At ELC International Schools, we nurture a caring and dynamic community where curiosity sparks, creativity blooms, and confidence grows. Rooted in the belief that knowledge is built, not received, our hands-on project-based learning approach—guided by the Reggio Emilia philosophy—encourages children to co-construct learning experiences through exploration, dialogue, and collaboration. Discover ELC’s leading curriculum that makes us one of the best international schools in Bangkok.
Shaping Confident, Capable Learners
With an international curriculum, our family of pre-schools in Bangkok utilize projects to seamlessly integrate disciplines such as science, mathematics, literature, design thinking, and technology, empowering children to think critically, creatively, and purposefully. Teachers serve as facilitators who nurture curiosity and critical thinking, while thoughtfully designed boutique campuses act as a ‘third teacher’ to inspire children to make meaningful connections with the world around them. They move beyond gathering data and information to actively building knowledge and cultivating wisdom.
At ELC, project-based learning is a pathway to discovery, innovation, and growth to prepare individuals who are confident, capable global citizens able to thrive in an ever-changing world. During their time at ELC, children develop a toolkit of transferable, future-ready skills, including creativity, collaboration, communication, compassion, metacognition, and critical thinking—skills identified by the OECD as essential attributes for the future.
A Year 3 Project in Action: Bridging Nature and Technology
Sparked by the question: Can nature and technology coexist? Year 3 students embarked on a journey to explore the relationship between nature and technology. Their exploration involved brainstorming, observation, creativity, and innovative problem-solving.
Exploration and Observation
Children closely examined nature by using digital cameras and stereoscopes, capturing intricate patterns and micro-worlds. These observations sparked reflections on how nature inspires human inventions and the importance of seeing the world through a closer lens.
The Robot Brain
A pivotal moment came when students compared the human brain—capable of emotions, memory, and imagination—with robot brains, which are coded and structured. Through discussions and creative representations, students identified the strengths and limitations of both, exploring how humans and machines advance ideas together.
Designing A Real-World Solution
To address Bangkok’s air quality challenges, children applied their learning to conceptualize and build an AQI Robot capable of measuring air pollution indoors and outdoors. With technology now an integral part of education, students naturally intertwined coding and robotics into their learning. Through an iterative process, they designed pathways, bridges, and carriers, tested their ideas, and refined their robot—transforming abstract concepts into tangible, real-world solutions.
ELC Bangkok’s international curriculum used projects as tools for learning, where the process was just as valuable as the outcome. Students embraced mistakes as opportunities for growth, embodying resilience, teamwork, and critical thinking. Working together as a community of learners, they brought ideas to life and discovered the power of innovation.
Experience the Power of Projects
At ELC International Schools Bangkok, projects bring learning to life, inspiring discovery, creativity, and growth. Connecting disciplines, nurturing curiosity, and tackling real-world challenges are the best ways to empower students to become confident, capable learners who grow up into individuals ready to make a meaningful impact.
Join us for a tour or experience day and see how project-based learning can ignite your child’s potential.
