Foundation Stage 3 students entertain with their delightful showcase

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.

For families considering international schools in Bangkok, one of the most important questions is: How does this school help my child grow, not just academically, but as a confident, independent learner? At St Andrews International School Bangkok, the answer lies in metacognition, a teaching approach that helps children understand how they learn, reflect on their progress, and build the independence to succeed in school and beyond.