Anuban Surat Thani (AST) School
Anuban Surat Thani School is a Kindergarten and Primary/Elementary School located in the city of Surat Thani in the south of Thailand. The school has around 1600 students. It has a nursery section (Tonkla), Kindergarten (Anuban), and 3 programs for its Primary/Elementary (Prathom) age students. The English Program and English Program is ran by BFITS and use Mcgraw-Hill resources (Books used in the American Curriculum). All of the EP classrooms have multimedia systems, are air conditioned, and also have ceiling fans. Our EP program has around 185 students with approximately 25-30 students per class (K2-P6).
“My teaching philosophy has always been this....
Simply remember what it was like to be a child, then be the teacher of their dreams.”
Photos around AST!
AST’s Direct Points of Contact
Alexandria O’Bannon
Program Manager
Sarah Deacon
Head Teacher
Years working with BFITS? 11 years
Where are you from? I was born in the UK and lived my formative years in the county of Oxfordshire.
Advice to NEW teachers coming to your school: Use effective classroom management techniques. Techniques for managing the classroom have been found to enhance student conduct, create a stronger sense of community inside the classroom, and promote a healthy learning environment. Take time to go and watch other teachers teach so that you can see what Classroom management techniques work or don’t work.
Favorite Quote: You can't just give someone a creativity injection. You have to create an environment for curiosity and a way to encourage people and get the best out of them. - Sir Ken Robinson
AST is located within the small town of surat Thani.
“I was lucky to find BFITS and work at Anuban Surat Thani. I didn’t know it at the time but they were one of the best agencies in Thailand. Not every agency will take care of their employees like this one.
I was lucky once again to be placed at Anuban Surat Thani in the south of Thailand close to the most beautiful beaches in the world!
My school has amazing students who speak English very well, great co-workers, and supportive staff. I was easily integrated into my position and felt very welcomed. ”