Frequently asked questions

Crestview welcomes children from age 2 in Toddler Playgroup, then Pre-Kindergarten 3 and 4, Grade K and Elementary Grades 1 to 5. See the grade placement guide and international equivalency table on the Admissions page. Grade placement guide

No. Many young students start with little or no English. Older children who need it receive English support.

Early childhood research shows this has little effect on language learning. A strong mother tongue can even help a child learn a second language. Reading and talking in English at home can speed things up.

Preschool: yes, while seats are available. Elementary: in Semester 2 with a Semester 1 grade from the previous school, or with catch-up classes (THB 10,000 per core subject, 7,000 per other subject). We do not offer trial days.

Yes. Siblings are prioritized on the waiting list, and sibling discounts apply.

Both divisions use the DISCOVER Framework. Preschool follows the International Preschool Curriculum (IPC). Elementary follows the US Common Core State Standards. Read about our curriculum

Following Ministry of Education guidelines, classes hold at most 20 students in Preschool and 25 in Elementary. Each class has a foreign lead teacher and a Thai Teaching Fellow for every 10 students. Your child also works with several other teachers each week for specialist classes and activities.

Our teachers come from many countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, South Africa, Mexico, Bulgaria, Russia, Syria and Thailand. The mix changes as teachers join and move on. Every teacher is trained in the Crestview Way, and we welcome talented educators of any nationality.

Yes. Thai Language, Culture and History follow the Thai Basic Education Curriculum, together with Mandarin Chinese.

Our Learning Support team builds an Individual Education Plan with you. Please tell us about any needs when you apply.

Through ALMA, our parent app: daily diary, attendance, messages to teachers and reports. Parent-teacher conferences are held each semester.

Graduates move on to Grade 6 (Year 7 UK, Prathom 6). We provide full records and help with the transfer. Your child will be ready for any English Program or international program. For a Thai Program, extra Thai classes may help, and Ministry rules say a child cannot be refused entry to a school because of the program.

Arrive by 7:50 AM. Preschool closing circle ends at 2:40 PM and Elementary ends at 3:30 PM. After School Program runs for an extra hour. The Front Office is open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Two semesters: Semester 1 runs August to December and Semester 2 January to June, each with two quarters. Holiday programs run in October, April, May, June and July. See the school calendar

Only people you authorize in writing, who carry a Crestview ID card with their photo. Every visitor is checked at the gate.

No. Our Child Safeguarding Policy protects every student's privacy, so parents cannot view footage directly. Our administration monitors the cameras, and the school may share a relevant clip on request when it is needed for an important reason.

Tuition per semester, initial fees, discounts and the Tuition Fee Policy to download are all on one page. See Tuition & Fees

Accident insurance, meals and snacks, textbooks and learning materials, and activities.