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All the details about this school in their own words
| Number of students |
1500 |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Thai |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms at Amnuay Silpa are equipped with static computers, interactive whiteboards and sound systems for multimedia presentation. In the Foundation Phase, a Computer Lab is available for use by Nursery to Year 2 and there are two laptop carts available for the Primary Phase. Furthermore, each year group makes use of 6 student iPads. From Year 5 – Year 11, ANS has implemented a 1:1 Bring Your Own Device program (iPads) 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. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| 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. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment, interview. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entry into Nursery and Reception is not selective but is on a first-come first-served basis. 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. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| School bus service available |
No |
| 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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| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Amnuay Silpa is one of the original and best performing bilingual schools in Bangkok. Its eighty year long history includes educating five Prime Ministers of Thailand. It has always been committed to providing the highest standard of holistic bilingual education. The school believes this to be the critical and profound step in preparing children for a successful future as tomorrow's leaders. |
| 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. It aims to encourage both students and staff to think critically, creatively and reflectively. It aims to ensure that the curriculum is meaningful and focuses on skills and techniques and not solely on content. ANS aims to help students to develop and demonstrate independent and co-operative learning skills; using a range of thinking tools and strategies. It aims to create an atmosphere where pupils experience high levels of achievement and both enjoyment and satisfaction in lifelong essay. |