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| Number of students |
100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
5 |
| Most common nationality |
Korean, Thai |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Some native speakers. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer, Thai, Korean, Chinese and English. English is the main medium of Instruction. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Yes, we offer, Thai, Korean, Chinese and English. |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 students |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, in Kindergarten. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Powerpoint Presentations, Audio/Visual Clips, Flat Screen TV's are installed in some classrooms for Audio/Visual Reporting and Instructions. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, we are a Christian Mission School. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Bangkok Grace International School admits new students and transferees on the basis of the results of the entrance exam, interviews, academic records, character evaluation and the parents’ acceptance of the school’s mission statement, philosophy, and policies.
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| External examinations or assessments available |
Terranova 3 Assessment administered annually school wide. For Upper School, SAT and TOEIC exams are administered annually. |
| Results in these examinations |
Students score within and above the standard norm for their Grade Level. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 mins to One hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We currently use Terranova 3 Self-Scoring Exam as a Placement Level exam for new students. Additional English Proficiency Exam is given to determine students for Intensive English Program. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
July 27, 2016 is the deadline for the next academic year. But may admit international students in Intensive English Program after assessment of previous school records. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we accommodate students within the school year. |
| School start time |
School Starts at 7:30 am. |
| School finish time |
School ends at 3:30 pm. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Teachers and staff report to work at 7am, thus, supervision within school grounds are available for students coming in early. After school, some teachers are still available only until 4:30 pm. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, we service several zones in the surrounding areas of the school. |
| School provided lunches |
BGIS has a cafeteria that serves International dishes paid on a semester basis. Grace Mart is a kiosk that sells snacks during break time, lunch time, and after school. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Parents are encouraged to inform us ahead for special circumstances on students' diet. The Kitchen staff are very much welcome to prepare your child's food accordingly. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school has Extra Curricular activities during Wednesdays namely; Tae Kwon Do, Basketball, Gymnastics. Guitar, Health and Wellness, Home Economics, Website Development, Korean Language for Beginners, Sign Language, and G-Wave (BGIS' very own children's ministry focused on sharing the gospel through music and dance). |
| Sports activities included |
At BGIS, we have Basketball, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, and Gymnastics. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
BGIS has an outdoor Basketball Court, a golf driving range, table tennis and a soccer field for students to enjoy outdoor sports. A Taekwondo gymnasium and an indoor play room for Kindergarten. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are an International Christian Mission School who endeavor to share the gospel through education. BGIS presents the academics in a Christian Worldview and enjoin our students to search for the truth with virtuous thinking habits. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BGIS believes that children have distinct learning characteristics, with this in mind, we provide instruction in English through classroom based discussion, homework and assessment. Projects are given on a regular basis to assess creativity. Case studies are taken in class to encourage students to reason and be critical in their thinking. |
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