Welcome to the Patana Careers and University Counselling Website
Our goal is to provide support to Patana students in their search for possible careers and with their applications to universities. We are here to answer student/parent questions and concerns and provide advice on how to best plan for life after Patana. Additionally, our role is to:
- meet and discuss options for further education and related topics
- communicate with universities around the world and arrange university visits
- encourage students to meet with representatives who visit Patana
- ensure that all students have help in their application process
- provide guidance in deciding between universities or programs within universities
- provide the necessary Patana documentation, transcripts, and recommendations that individual universities request
- encourage students to meet deadlines
- assist students with essays/personal statements
- facilitate the process of finding responses to questions that students have been unable to answer from their own research
The Parent Handbook is also available here and in our offices. It offers an overview of the process and the expectations for applying to a number of different destinations.
Meet Our Counsellors:
Robin Barton joined Patana in August 2006 after working as the Academic Advisor for four years at Overseas Family School in Singapore. Robin has attended CIS conferences, IBO conferences and visited many universities. Coming from Canada, Robin obtained his Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba, Canada and most recently completed his Masters of Education from Monash University, Australia. Robin also teaches IB and IGCSE History along with being an assistant coach for the Bangkok Soccer League. Email: robo@patana.ac.th
Jemison Foster joined Patana in 2008 after working as a University Counsellor for three years at Auckland International College in New Zealand. Jemison is an attending member of four international counselling conferences (Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling) and has visited many universities around the world. Originally from Ohio in the United States, Jemison received his B.A. from Colby College and his M.A.Ed. from the College of William and Mary. He also teaches English Literature at Key Stages 3 & 4, coaches basketball, assists with International Award expeditions, and is the staff leader of the Wildlife Friends Foundation of Thailand program. Email: jefo@patana.ac.th
Andrew Haughton joined Patana in 2011. Previously he worked as Head of MFL and Overseas University Counsellor in Buenos Aires and has been Head of Careers and teacher of Geography at Harrow International School, Bangkok. He will be heading up the Work Experience program at Patana. He received his B.Sc. (Hons) at Coventry University and his PGCE at the University of Central England. Email: anha@patana.ac.th
Khun June joined Patana in October 2000 as the Careers Department Secretary. She is a graduate of Bangkok University and previously worked as a secretary in a finance company. She coordinates student records and assists with the SAT program. Email: mach@patana.ac.th