Joseph Pine
Principal
I am delighted to welcome you to Amnuay Silpa School; the leading bilingual school in Thailand and the First Thinking School in Asia. This is a school with high expectations of all students and where we do our best to ensure that all members of our school community are happy and valued. ANS consists of three Phases – Foundation, Primary and Secondary; providing one continuous educational journey through a uniquely combined UK/Thai Curriculum.
The world is a constantly changing place in terms of communication, technology and global opportunities. The educational approach that we implement must reflect this change and better prepare our students for an unpredictable future. We are proud at ANS to have implemented an accredited Advanced Thinking Programme which provides our students with the skills and experiences necessary to cope with the ever-changing world.
The school’s great history, coupled with our progressive approaches, means that our students benefit from a style of education that upholds many traditional values, combined with the latest learning methods, technologies and innovations in the classroom.
Our recent CIS Accreditation provides parents with the reassurance that ANS is providing the highest standard of education, the widest range of opportunities and the most enjoyable learning experiences possible for our students.
For further information please do not hesitate to contact us and you are always more than welcome to visit us.
| Number of students |
1100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
8 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
200:1 |
| Native English and Thai speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Thai |
Yes the school provides both Thai Language Support and English Language Support intervention classes. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, French, Japanese |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes we employ a team of Filipino learning support assistants who are also qualified teachers in their home country. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Classrooms at Amnuay Silpa are equipped with static computers, laptops, interactive whiteboards and sound systems for multimedia presentation. In the Foundation Phase, a Computer Lab is available for use by Nursery to Year 2, as well as a suite of ipads. In the Primary Phase there is a Computer lab and two laptop carts available for students’ use. Furthermore, each year group makes use of 6 student iPads. From Year 4 – Year 11, ANS has implemented a 1:1 Bring Your Own Device program (laptops) and the students actively work with Google Apps to collaborate with each other and with the teachers. This has had a significant positive impact on the collaboration between groups of students working toward shared goals. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes we have a Continuous Learning Policy which outlines how online learning will take place through Google Classroom. All our lessons are taught live |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes Buddhism |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels, CAT |
| Results in these examinations |
99% Pass Rate (A-C at IGCSE)
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes although in the Foundation and Primary Phases we limit the amount of homework and focus on key areas such as reading. We believe the students should have opportunities for |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the grade level by we are very aware of limiting this as students should spend time engaged in holistic activities outside of school. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a team of staff dedicated to supporting students with language needs, as well as two counsellors for students’ wellbeing concerns. We have teaching assistants assigned to support students with special learning needs and a SENCO will be employed from 2022. |
| Learning support offered |
Individualised Education Plans will be written and reviewed in partnership between the teacher, SENCO and parents. They receive support from teaching assistants. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a Proficient Learners Policy which aims to identify and target those students through intervention programmes designed to further challenge them |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We do not have an Educational Psychologist on-site but have a partnership with one who we can make referrals to |
| Entry evaluation for students |
All students will be invited to the school for an assessment with both a native English teacher and a native Thai speaker. For students in Secondary they will also sit a written assessment. A recommendation is then made to the School Principal. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entry into Nursery and Reception is not selective but is on a first-come first-served basis with a small group observation. Entry into Year 1 to Year 13 is based upon academic merit which is assessed through entry tests, an interview at the school and references and/or reports from previous schools. The selection process is designed to identify students who are able to benefit from the holistic, bilingual curriculum and enable them to thrive within and contributes towards the life of the school. The school also offers a purely International Track from Year 8 upwards where students will study the UK curriculum. This pathway offers students the opportunity to sit a greater number of IGCSEs and A-level subjects. |
| Waiting list |
Currently there is a heavy demand for places at ANS despite the expansion of some year groups. There are waiting lists in place for many year groups. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Depends on the year group - please contact admission@amnuaysilpa.ac.th for more information |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7.35am |
| School finish time |
2.35pm in Foundation and Primary Phases and 3.20pm in the Secondary Phase |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Students are supervised from 7.00am by a team of teachers. We run an extensive after school programme managed by a team of After School Managers. We provide supervision until 5pm. |
| School bus service available |
At present no but we are currently exploring this with a school transportation provider. |
| School provided lunches |
A third party catering company called Epicure provide a selection of Western and Asian dishes each day. All food is cooked fresh on-site. There are also live cooking stations and a salad bar. During special events such as International Week the menus will reflect the school themes. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ANS offers over 100 after school activities which are offered by both ANS teachers and qualified outside providers.
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| Sports activities included |
Physical education is part of the curriculum and covers all sport areas including swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes we have 16 sports teams competing across a range of sports |
| Facilities at the school |
We have a library, drama studios, science labs in both primary and secondary, Design Technology rooms, graphic design studio and purpose-built kitchens for student use |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, gymnasium, ballet studio, dance studio, large sports field, basketball courts, table tennis |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
ANS is one of the original and best performing bilingual schools in Bangkok. With a history of almost 100 years, the School has always been committed to providing the highest standard of holistic bilingual education. The School offers a combined UK/Thai Curriculum for students aged 3-18 years. In 2016 ANS was accredited by Exeter University as the First Thinking School in Asia and in 2018 the School obtained Advanced Accreditation status. In 2022 ANS became a CIS accredited School - the First Thai/English bilingual school in Thailand. At ANS we offer the best of both worlds - an international standard of education whilst being deeply rooted in Thai tradition which is reflected in our School Vision: ‘Global Education; Local Tradition.’ |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Amnuay Silpa is a "thinking school". There are many definitions as to what exactly a Thinking School is. ANS aims to create a school where all members give careful thought to everything that takes place.
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At ANS we offer you child a world-class international standard of education that respects Thai values, history and culture. By carefully combining the Thai and UK curricula and integrating thinking skills, students move effortlessly between languages and achieve excellent exam results.
Children learn in both Thai and English from their earliest years. In the Foundation and Primary phases lessons are taught in both languages in the same classroom using two teachers working with groups.
During the Secondary phase, subjects like Science, Maths and History are taught in both Thai and English during separate lessons, carefully planned to complement each other. This unique blend of Thai and UK curricula allows students to excel at O-Net, IGCSE and AS/A-level examinations, making us Thailand's top-performing bilingual school.
At Amnuay Silpa we develop the whole child, not just their academic performance.
Time spent on academic subjects is carefully balanced with sport, art, music and dance in order to give a holistic education that feeds talents of every child.
We are particularly proud of our thriving afterschool programme through which students can participate in over 100 activities including chess, robotics, sports (swimming, taekwondo, aikido, basketball, football, badminton, table tennis, netball), yoga, zumba, science, art & craft, ballet, cooking, STEM clubs, Thai dance, music (Thai music and Western music), Chinese, Japanese and many more.
ANS sits in the centre of Bangkok and is located just five minutes from Phaya Thai BTS Station, providing easy access to the Sky Train station and Airport Link.
At the heart of our School site sits a large football field which is used as both a sports facility and outdoor playing space. There are purpose-built buildings for the Foundation, Primary and Secondary Phases. The School is fortunate to have a number of specialist facilities including a library, Design Technology rooms and kitchens, 25m swimming pool, ballet studio. science labs and drama rooms.
We’re delighted that you’re considering Amnuay Silpa School for your child’s education.
Our Admissions Department staff are always happy to meet with prospective parents and discuss the suitability of the programme according to the individual needs of their children.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.
