At ELC International Schools Bangkok, we have always believed that learning should be as unique as each child, and that all children can thrive in the right environment with the right teaching team by their side. For over 40 years, we have provided highly personalized, child-centered learning, ensuring that each student feels safe, seen, heard and valued, and inspired to reach their full potential. 

The early years are the golden window of a child’s development. Early childhood intervention programs can have a positive, long-term impact on academic performance, leading to improved school outcomes and higher educational attainment. The various paths to success for the children may entail moving on to leading local and overseas secondary/middle school institutions or to other leading institutions that best suit their needs. We aim to co-construct a path with our parents that is best for their child.

Today, we are proud to provide more opportunities to our community with the launch of The Dove Centre at The City School – a dedicated space for children whose best interests are met in a more individualized learning environment. Following a successful pilot program, The Dove Centre now stands as its own ELC campus, while remaining fully integrated within our broader learning community at The City School.

Why The Dove Centre?

At The City School, we recognize that every child’s learning journey is different. The majority of our children thrive in our program, which delivers Canada’s Ontario curriculum and the Reggio Emilia Approach.  The children benefit from our teacher: child ratio of 1:4 and are able to unlock their full potential within a mainstream class. Where needed, our highly personalized learning classes are also supported by our Student Services and Wellbeing (SSW) team and Inclusive Educators to differentiate learning for children who can access the curriculum with additional support. The class curricula are designed on accepted age-based stages of learning, progressing from K1 to Y6.

However, for some children, a mainstream setting may not enable their full potential. The Dove Centre was created for these learners. At The Dove Centre, we provide a nurturing, purpose-built environment where children can develop essential skills, build independence, and gain the confidence to thrive – not just in school, but in life beyond our community.

The Dove Centre at our international school in Bangkok is designed for children who:

• Benefit from an individualized curriculum that is not based on chronological age and stage outcomes. 
• Require additional support from therapists and specialized educators, with therapeutic support integrated within the classroom throughout the day. 
• Thrive in an adapted learning environment and conditions that support their physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.

The Dove Centre Difference

For families seeking one of the best kindergartens and elementary schools in Bangkok, The Dove Centre offers highly personalized learning that meets each child with compassion, care, and the support they need to truly thrive.

• A collaborative specialist team of educators and therapists, working together to meet each child’s needs. 

• Highly personalized learning focusing on functional literacy, mathematics, and life skills to support each child’s growth on a needs basis rather than chronological age. 

• Evidence-based teaching methods and adaptive learning tools, an approach combining research-backed strategies, sensory adaptations, and assistive technology to create an engaging, accessible learning experience. 

• Purpose-built campus with sensory-friendly spaces, adaptive classrooms, therapy zones, and outdoor learning areas. 

• Small class sizes: There are a maximum of 6 students per class, and the teacher: child ratio is 1:2 or 1:3 for focused attention. 

• Beyond 1:1 support: Instead of relying solely on a single Inclusive Educator, students learn in small, specialized groups, applying skills across different educators, peers, and real-world situations to promote skill generalization. 

• Integrated therapy and life skills, minimizing over- or under-stimulation, and ensuring real-world application. 

• Integrated behavioural and Social Support: Proactive strategies help children self-regulate, build independence, and develop essential life skills, ensuring they thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

• Community integration creates opportunities for meaningful engagement with The City School community, fostering social skills and a sense of belonging. 

• Fees: The fees at The Dove Centre are matched to those of a child who would access the mainstream classroom at The City School with an Inclusive Educator and SSW services

The Dove Centre In The News

Our commitment to inclusive education is being recognized:

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Located just 900 meters from The City School on Soi 49/14, The Dove Centre provides a continuum of support that ensures every child has a learning environment that is suited to unlocking their potential.  

We welcome families, both from our ELC community and beyond, looking for the right learning environment for their child. The best way to understand The Dove Centre is to see it in action. Please reach out to our Admissions Department to organise a tour: admissions@elc.ac.th.