International early years in a garden setting
The Purple Elephant Samakee - International School Nonthaburi
ELC’s international toddler programme and kindergarten in Tha Sai, Nonthaburi, for children aged 18 months to five years.
Ages
18 months–5 years
Programmes
Toddler preschool, K1 and K2
Learning approach
Purposeful play, inquiry and creativity
Location
Soi Samakkee 20, Tha Sai
Overview
About The Purple Elephant Samakee - International School Nonthaburi
The Purple Elephant Samakee is ELC’s early-years school at 44 Soi Samakkee 20 in Tha Sai, Mueang Nonthaburi. Its toddler and kindergarten programmes welcome children from eighteen months to five years in a garden setting with small classes and limited enrolment. Learning centres on purposeful play, curiosity, creativity and relationships. The preschool programme supports social, emotional and physical development; K1 introduces concepts through creative exploration, while K2 develops early literacy, mathematics, problem solving and wellbeing. Landscaped gardens, outdoor play and thoughtfully arranged indoor spaces are part of the learning environment.
Programme stages
Preschool: 18 months–3 years
Play supports social, emotional and physical development, with exploration through light, sound, movement and materials.
K1 and K2: ages 3–5
K1 uses creativity to introduce and reinforce ideas. K2 develops belonging, wellbeing, literacy and mathematical thinking, problem solving and innovation.
Spaces for exploration
Gardens and outdoor play
Landscaped gardens and purpose-built play structures provide opportunities for exploration and imaginative play.
Indoor learning
Classroom environments and materials invite children to investigate ideas, talk together and express their thinking in different ways.
Questions before enrolling
Does Samakee offer primary school?
The Samakee campus programme covers eighteen months to five years, including preschool, K1 and K2. ELC’s City School has a different age range and campus; ask Admissions about any later transition.
How can families contact this campus?
Call 02 003 5185 or email purpleelephant.samakee@elc.ac.th. The school contact page also retains the address countryschool@elc.ac.th.
How do families arrange a tour?
Use the school enquiry form and select The Purple Elephant Samakee. Confirm an appointment directly with the campus before travelling to 44 Soi Samakkee 20.
Where can families obtain current fees?
Request a Samakee-specific quotation covering the child’s programme, attendance pattern and any additional services. ELC operates several schools with different programmes, so the quotation should identify this campus.
Practical information
Check the latest operating details with the venue before travelling.
Opening hours
- Thursday
- 08:00–15:30
- Friday
- 08:00–15:30
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 08:00–15:30
- Tuesday
- 08:00–15:30
- Wednesday
- 08:00–15:30
Map-listed weekday hours. Session times, flexible attendance and holiday opening should be confirmed with the Samakee campus.
Times shown in Asia/BangkokContact and directions
44 Soi Samakkee 20, Tha Sai, Mueang Nonthaburi, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand
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