Non-Discrimination Policy
The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, national origin, or sexual preference. Toilet trained is not an eligibility requirement for enrollment. Physical as well as learning disabilities are not hinderances to eligibility requirements for enrollment.
Anti-Bias Statement
Consistent with AMI, MSP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability or handicap or sexual orientation.
The early childhood education professionals at MSP understand that at an early age children can absorb our society’s biases of gender, age, color, language and physical characteristics. We believe that the anti-bias school that we embrace supports children as they explore, celebrate and understand differences.
Our approach acknowledges that children and adults can be empowered to stand up for their rights and the rights of others and to recognize and question social injustice. We challenge the children and ourselves to:
- explore issues of fairness as seen from a child’s perspective
- see conflict as a challenge in problem-solving
- be open to differing perspectives, ideas, attitudes and behaviors
- monitor our words and actions for unconscious bias or prejudice
- recognize and demonstrate respect for diversity among people
Inclusion in the Classroom
MSP provides for all children, including those with identified disabilities and special learning and development. Modifications are made in the environment and staffing patterns in order to include children with special needs. Staff are aware of the identified/diagnosed special needs of individual children and trained to follow through on specific intervention plans. Therapy is developed appropriately and incorporated within classroom activities as much as possible rather than removing the child from the classroom. The lead teacher makes appropriate professional referrals when necessary such as a speech therapist. Family members are involved in development and use of individualized education plans. Staff address the priorities and concerns of families of children with special needs.
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Diversity
Montessori School of Phuket provides equal access to educational and employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability in compliance with law.
Salary is not based on where you come from but rather your experience and whether if you hold an AMI diploma.
Thai teachers are not paid less than foreign teachers.
MSP is committed to providing a learning, working and living environment for its students, employees and other members. The school, which values the diverse backgrounds of all people, is committed to assuring that the “Montessori School of Phuket experience” is one which challenges, empowers, supports, and prepares its students to live in, work in and value our increasingly global and diverse world. We believe that the diversity of socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability backgrounds of members of the community enriches the school and its various constituencies. The school will not tolerate behavior based on bigotry that has the effect of discriminating against any member of its community.