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Number of students |
2000 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
Most common nationality |
American |
Ratio of local students to international students |
5 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, the school offers English as an Additional Language. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Spanish, Mandarin |
Max. number of students per class |
Maximum class sizes are as follows: KG 17 students 1 Teacher plus 1 Instructional Assistant Grades 1- 2, 20 students 1 Teacher plus 1 Instructional Assistant Grade 3, 21 students 1 Teacher plus 0.5 Instructional Assistant Grades 4 – 5, 22 students 1 Teacher plus 0.5 Instructional Assistant In Middle and High School enrollment will be based on the number of students who can be accommodated according to building capacity. |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
In ISB School, technology and information literacy are integrated into units of study and into everyday classroom lessons. Teachers and students have access to a library media lab and mobile laptop/iPad carts with wireless internet connection. Students and teachers utilize a wide array of software and digital peripherals, which complement our hardware resources. Skills are taught independently and are integrated into learning throughout each unit of study.
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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 prepared an online conferencing technology in case of an emergency, the school can shift to online learning immediately. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
None |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. KG2 - 20 minutes
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100 |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ISB provides support for a managed number of students with mild to moderate learning needs, and are in the early stages of planning a program for students with intensive needs (e.g. developmental and intellectual disabilities). Unfortunately ISB is not able to meet the needs of students with moderate or severe emotional/behavioral disabilities. |
Learning support offered |
ISB believes that students with learning needs learn best when they are educated with typically developing peers to the maximum extent possible. ISB is able to meet with needs of most students in the regular classroom with differentiated instruction through accommodations and consultation. Some students may receive additional support in class through small group instruction,
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our curriculum team has developed a Talent Development Framework approach to respond to the needs of highly able students. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, the school has 2 psychologist. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Screening |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessment test |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Expatriate students may be admitted at any time of year provided the student meets our academic requirements and there is a space available. |
School start time |
7:20 am |
School finish time |
2:20 pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer a vegetarian menu. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, rubiks cube club, tournament of minds, ceramics, dance, drama, theater, Minecraft club, movie makers, 3D modeling, robotics, sewing, |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
2 Libraries, 2 Theaters, Science labs, rock climbing gym, Gymnastic fully equipped gym, |
Sports facilities at the school |
5 fields, 400 m track, 12 tennis courts, 25m and 50m swimming pool, 6 gyms, fitness room, dance room |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Widely recognized as one of the premier international schools in the world, International School Bangkok (ISB) has been providing quality education since 1951 to expatriates representing more than 60 countries. Conveniently located just outside the heart of the city, ISB’s 15 hectare campus is nestled in a beautiful community called Nichada Thani where children can walk or ride their bicycle to school along tree-lined paths. |
Teaching approach of the school |
ISB’s believes learning is a process in which each student discovers and constructs meaning from information and experience. The individual needs, background, and development level of each student serve as the starting point for all school learning activities. In the classroom, the teacher functions more in a guiding, supportive role than in the role of the disseminator of information. Opportunities for student choice, self-direction, and responsibility are plentiful. Students learn interpersonal skills and the importance of community; they are valued and accepted, and, in return, learn to value and accept others. Assessment is formative, and, along with appraisal by the teacher, includes self and peer evaluation. Positive feedback and encouragement are essential components of all Middle School assessment. We believe that this student-centered approach is the best way to fulfill ISB’s Mission to inspire students to: Achieve their academic potential
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