SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The law of cause of effect is a central tenet of the Buddhist religion: the only way to achieve a desired effect is to put forth its corresponding cause. Correspondingly, we at SFDT believe that in order to create a lush and healthy landscape for posterity, it is crucial to plant and nurture trees with strong roots, now!
Our Thai school aims to plant these figurative trees in our community by passing on the best aspects of Thai culture while encouraging the best aspects of American culture in our multicultural children. Our language classes put Thai- Americans in touch with their parents’ roots and help them better communicate with their Thai speaking relatives and friends. Our music classes encourage self-expression and confidence while motivating those without Thai language skills to join in the community in order to gradually develop interests in language, culture, and religion.
CLASSES
Watsanfran School teaches the Thai language and musical instruments while incorporating Buddhist principles and Thai customs into the lesson plans in order to ensure the students come away with an understanding of what it means to be Thai.
Thai Language Class
Our Thai language program uses the curriculum designed by Sali Silapasatham which provides the student with basic skills, focuses on reading and writing, and emphasizes knowledge of basic Thai according to each student’s individual level.
Thai Classical Music
We teach the Khim, Thai Hammered Dulcimer, the Ranad Ake and Ranad Toom, Thai Xylophones, Klui, Thai Flute, Saw Ooh and Saw Duang, Thai Violin, Glong and Ching, and Thai Percussion Instruments. We teach many types of songs such as: kid’s songs, pop songs, and Thai classical songs.
CLASS SCHEDULE
For Children
Watsanfran School is open for applications for children 5 years old and up. The applicant can take a placement test to see what level is most suited to them.
Class schedule and fees
Fall Sep – Dec weekends
Spring Jan – May weekends
Summer Jun – Aug weekdays
You can contact watsanfranschool@gmail.com for an application.
For Adults
Time varies. Please contact us and make an appointment with our instructors for your private lesson. Both onsite and online classes are available.
Class fees are $30/hr