Foundation Stage 3 students entertain with their delightful showcase

Year 8 students at St Andrews International School Bangkok explored Sustainable Architecture through a project‑based learning experience that combined design, science, and social impact. Working with the needs of families in the Khlong Toei community, students developed architectural proposals that reflected both technical skills and empathy. Their work was enriched by feedback from visiting professionals, who praised the students’ CAD drawings, physical models, and ability to communicate ideas formally. The project highlighted the value of service learning, showing how authentic challenges and expert engagement can inspire creativity, deepen understanding, and prepare students with the skills and confidence needed to tackle real‑world problems.

Teachers from St Andrews International School Bangkok joined the MIT Teacher Professional Development Week in Cambridge, Massachusetts in June 2026, bringing fresh ideas and strategies back to classrooms in Bangkok. Ms Holly (Head of Technology Faculty and SEA Regional MIT Lead) and Mr Michael (Assistant Head of Primary – Teaching and Learning) joined Nord Anglia educators worldwide for the five‑day programme. Grounded in MIT’s Mens et Manus (“Mind and Hand”) philosophy, the experience encouraged learning by doing through research, collaboration, and practical problem‑solving.

Metacognition means thinking about your thinking. It’s the ability to understand how you learn, recognise what strategies work best for you, and take control of your own learning process. When students develop metacognitive skills, they become more confident and independent learners who can plan, monitor, and evaluate their progress effectively. Learn more about how metacognition is implemented into the curriculum at St Andrews and why it is such a vital skill for students to develop.

St Andrews Bangkok's research-led approach to early years education focuses on fostering compassion and empathy. Through the Nord Anglia Metacognition Project, a study using the Harvard "See, Think, Me, We" routine demonstrated a significant increase in students' understanding of kindness, shifting their perspective from self-serving actions to genuine empathy for others.