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| Number of students |
300 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Teachers are primarily recruited from the U.S. or Canada for consistent North American accent. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Workshop Program. Students qualify based on their score on the Stanford English Language Proficiency (SELP) test which is taken prior to enrollment at GES. Enrollment is mandatory based on student's score. (Additional tuition fees apply.) For 3 hours a week students are pulled from general curriculum to work with a grade level-specific ELW teacher and a small group (approximately 5) of students in the same grade level. ELW teachers will provide additional support in content areas, as needed. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
English comprehension and proficiency test. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Individual Education Program. |
| Learning support offered |
An IEP is an individual education program uniquely designed to meet the needs of individual students who require special services, classroom modifications or accommodations to be successful at Global English School. Students who are placed on IEPs meet the two or more of the following qualifications:
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| School start time |
Nursery - Grade 6: 8:30 am
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| School finish time |
3:40 pm |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
There is a wide range of activity-based club that are available for students to join, based on their grade level, throughout the week: soccer club, basketball club, chess club, badminton club, science club, Dutch Blitz club and so on. (If there are enough students interested in something, there is likely a teacher willing to be an adviser for that club!). |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
A required class for all students from Grade 1 through Grade 12, physical education provides for the mental and physical needs of the whole child. (Health and nutrition are also taught Grade 6 and Grade 8, respectively. ) When students are in middle and high school, they may sign up for an additional sports class - like basketball, volleyball or boxing - under this category other than their weekly general PE class. Games and Field Days are also annual events that are tied in with physical education. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Global English School is a Private Christian Thai School that provides a warm and caring environment with educators who work with students to help them reach their full potential in all areas of life. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
GES is committed to fulfilling the Global English School philosophy: inspiring to live, learn and communicate with excellence! The school's international program promotes independent and critical thinking in students, encouraging them to take ownership of their learning experience. The unique education model at GES assures parents that their children will be provided with an English-based education without having to compromise the development of their Thai literacy or understanding of Thai history and culture. |