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“Many thanks for yet another most successful trip. The students didn't want to leave ... always good to see on the last day. It has been the same on every trip. Students have been challenged, encouraged and motivated to move out of their comfort zones, to make new friends, to learn new … ”
 
Chinese International School, Hong Kong

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Welcome

The MRV Project was set up in 1999, and is primarily focused on the Maekok River Village Outdoor Education Centre located in Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand.

The aim of the Project is to provide quality ‘out of school’ educational programmes in a region where historically it has been difficult for schools to access. The range of programmes offered is extensive, with the key elements being outdoor activities and academic fieldwork. Added to these two strands is our community project work, for there are many poorly funded schools which are in great need of assistance and indeed more and more schools are coming to the M.R.V.O.E.C. to undertake community projects.

We are also developing links in Laos and in China and due to demand, we have also broadened our offerings within Thailand. To this end, we have recently established programmes at Pang Soong Lodge near to Chiang Mai, and are also able to offer country-wide tours, as well as opportunities for diving on the island of Koh Tao.

We are delighted that so many schools have come to experience our programmes and enjoy our facilities. The M.R.V.O.E.C. has become a popular venue for students from not only within S. E. Asia, but also from Australia, the Middle East, North America and the United Kingdom.

We hope that this website will give you a good overview of what opportunities there are for students. However, having been a teacher for many years, we appreciate the problems and concerns when organising trips. Our central aim is to provide students with a valuable experience and to provide a level of service that will take the hassle away from hard-pressed teachers. Please make direct contact to discuss programme options, costings, logistics or any other issues which need to be considered.

Bryan and Rosie Massingham

Latest Blog Entries

The end of our first ‘school’ year - Tuesday, July 07, 2009
End of our first month 2009 - Sunday, January 25, 2009
What a week. - Monday, November 24, 2008
Shatin College come to visit - Sunday, October 19, 2008
New MRV Education Centre Opens - Sunday, October 19, 2008