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Number of students |
200 + |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
Most common nationality |
Thai |
Ratio of local students to international students |
3:1 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. We have English as An Additional Language (EAL) classes. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Chinese and French |
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
14 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
WIFI, LCD Projectors, ICT rooms, Interactive whiteboards, Google Apps for Education, Google Classroom, Education City, Class Dojo and more |
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. Our students have been taught how to use the online tools effectively and we also provide technical support to parents as well. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
They don't practice but we observe Buddhist ceremonies and recognise other religious festivals. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
All religions are respected within the school |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSEs, A-Levels, BTEC |
Results in these examinations |
Average 85% A*-C IGCSE
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the ages. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
In class support using Learning Support Assistants or extraction from lessons in some instances.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
An Able, Gifted and Talented - AGT Coordinator identifies students who would benefit from enrichment and facilitates this through specific additional activities and events. We are a member of the Potential Plus Organisation, the UK which supports children with High Learning Potential. The AGT Coordinator also oversees and advises class and subject teachers on strategies to ensure AGT students are stretched to develop their abilities and talents. |
Student access to education psychologist |
By liaison with Learning Support Coordinator who will advise and arrange consultation with an external professional if needed. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CAT tests + English ability test. From 2019 the school is using CEM tests from Durham University |
Waiting list |
In some years. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are taken throughout the year. If there are places, students can start within a week of application. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
08.00am |
School finish time |
14.45pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes by special arrangement |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball
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Sports activities included |
Basketball
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Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes - football, swimming, basketball. |
Sports facilities at the school |
2 x pools
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Small size, family friendly school with high academic rigour and excellent teaching.
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Teaching approach of the school |
RBIS believes in learning through play in the Early Years Foundation Stage. In Primary and Secondary active, enquiry based learning with cooperative learning and group work being the norm. We make good use of assessment data to ensure progression and intervene if individuals stray from their targets. Lessons are lively, fun and challenging with excellent mutually respectful relationships between staff and students. Excellent use of ICT is used to allow students any-place/any-time access to learning materials and support which encourages independence of learning.
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