Important policy for families
The following sections summarize the VEX IQ Competition events covered by the Beyond program with our VEX Coach in Bangkok, the VEX Level Up season timeline, scheduling and venues, tuition and exclusions, shared equipment responsibility, and our attendance and refund rules. Please read them before enrollment.
Included Competitions
We prioritize your child's outcomes and experience. Our Mentorship Program is designed to prepare teams for the following VEX IQ 2025–2026 events, which are included in your program:
- VEX IQ Thailand Central Regional Qualification — hosted by Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM)
- VEX IQ Thailand National Championship — hosted by Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM)
- VEX Robotics World Championship only for teams that are qualified
Beyond VEX IQ Coaching Program in Bangkok — schedule
- Duration
- Summer 2026 through the final competition day of the Thailand National Championship, or through May 2026 if the team is selected to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship.
- Format
- Coach-led session and independent practice.
Time and location
- Coach-led sessions
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- Weekly commitment
- 1.5 hours per week.
- Season duration — National round
- Sessions run through January.
- World Championships
- For qualifying teams, coaching continues through May 2026.
- Availability
- Agreed committed time throughout the season.
- Independent practice
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Students are highly encouraged to use open lab time to iterate on designs and practice driving outside of formal coaching.
- Standard hours
- 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (daily, Tuesday – Sunday).
- Extended hours
- To support team success near competition dates, we typically keep centers open after 6:00 p.m.
- Note
- Last season, we often remained open until 10:00 p.m. Please be prepared for similar flexibility when the crunch time hits.
- Requirements
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- Coordination
- Any after-hours practice must be pre-arranged and communicated in advance.
- Supervision
- For safety and compliance, all practice is adult-supervised at all times.
Fees
Tuition: 55,000 THB for the Mentorship Program, covering preparation from Thailand regional events through the VEX Robotics World Championship pathway.
Equipment provision and shared responsibility
Equipment support
The institute supplies all essential VEX parts and additional accessories needed for robot development so teams can perform at their best.
Shared responsibility
Team members share responsibility for the care of all equipment and materials the institute supplies for team use, including anything provided on a loan or rental basis. If there is intentional damage or damage that is not the result of normal use, the team is responsible for the resulting cost. The list below is illustrative only and is not exhaustive — the same policy applies to any other supplied items not named here.
- MacBook
- iPad
- VEX IQ Robot Battery
- VEX IQ Controller (2nd gen)
- VEX IQ Robot Brain
- VEX IQ Smart Motors
- Pneumatic solenoid, cylinders, and air tanks
Attendance and refund policy
Absences and make-up sessions
There are no make-up sessions for absences in any case, because work is conducted as a group during class. Mentors may still provide supplementary materials and guidance when a student misses class so they can remain as competition-ready as possible.
Refunds
Refunds are considered only in the following situations:
- Health: If a participant cannot continue and provides clear medical documentation, a partial refund may be issued for classes not yet taken.
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Unforeseen circumstances:
- (a) Competition cancellation: If an official competition is cancelled, eligible participants may receive a partial refund.
- (b) Material rule changes: If competition rules change in a way that prevents the team from participating, a partial refund may be issued.