School Information
| Number of students |
102 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
13 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3:2 |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native speaking teachers (in language of instruction) |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in the school's language of instruction |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, ESL |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
iPad, smartboards, cameras, video camcorders, ipod touch, laptops, iMac, robot |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No. However, there are extended learning and home learning resources. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
N/A |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
N/A |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Anytime. Fees are prorated. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| External examinations/assessments available |
IB PYP, MAPs |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students are encouraged to celebrate diversity. Special lunch meals are prepared and students are given time to reflect and pray. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
ESL, Autism, CP |
| Student access to education psychologist |
3rd party psychologist are invited to the school on a regularly. |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
14:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Soccer, robotics, chess, ballet, outdoor adventure, swimming, reading, science, creative construction, taekwondo, muay thai |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, gymnastics, running, tennis |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, pool, soccer pitch, playground |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Magic Years endeavors to promote the ideals of responsible citizenship, academic excellence, and international understanding. The children of Magic Years are committed to excellence in their academic, social and spiritual development in order to contribute to the betterment of the world. Magic Years International School aims to develop a caring community that moves together to celebrate and respect people from all cultures. We provide a challenging program that balances the body, mind, and soul, understanding that they are of equal importance to nurture each individual as a life-long learner. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Holistic whole child approach that promotes independent and communal learning through play and inquiry. |