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Number of students |
298 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
Most common nationality |
Thai / Thai-Indian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
3:2 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Mandarin, Hindi and Punjabi |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
14 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Our teachers regularly integrate technology into their teaching. Tablets, laptops , PCs and students' smartphones are used for appropriate purposes. We have a structured computer science programme from Year 3. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We offer World Religion classes which provide students with information about Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. Daily Sikh prayer is attended by Sikh students only. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
During Sikh prayer, other students to meditation, yoga and other self-awareness activities. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International Examinations |
Results in these examinations |
Our students results compare very well to some of Bangkok's top international schools. In 2019, our iGCSE results were some of the best in all of Bangkok (two students received awards for being the top student in Thailand for their subject). |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework builds a student’s responsibility for their learning as well as lifelong study habits. TSIS requires students to do an age-appropriate amount of homework. The amount varies between learning stages. Typically, Junior School homework is to reinforce what children have learned at school and does not require parental assistance. (although parent interest is valued). Senior School homework is intended to provide students with opportunities to refine and extend their knowledge. Parents can expect the following amount of homework:
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No. |
Learning support offered |
In class. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We prepare personalised academic enrichment programmes for gifted, able and talented students. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We have staff trained to support students. If required, we refer students to an educational psychologist. |
Entry evaluation for students |
All students meet with school leaders or admissions staff during the admissions process. The school requires the last three school reports of each new students. From Year 7, all new students must sit for a CAT4 examination (Cognitive Abilities Test). Results of the exam provide teachers with background information about the new students and help them to set appropriate goals for the new student. |
Waiting list |
There is a waiting list for students to enter some Year Levels. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
31st July for mid-August start. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. At this stage of the school's renewal under the management of International Schools Services (ISS) we accept students at any time of the academic year (subject to availability). |
School start time |
Junior Campus - 7:55am / Senior Campus: 7:45am |
School finish time |
Junior Campus - 2:40pm / Senior Campus: 3:30pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Junior School staff are on-duty from 7:10am - 4pm. |
School bus service available |
Yes, we offer a van service to both TSIS campuses service that covers many parts of Bangkok. We continue to open new routes as a perceived need arises. |
School provided lunches |
Junior School - all students are served lunch
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices each day. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Junior School offers a paid Extracurricular Programme between 2:45 and 3:30pm. Clubs include tennis, basketball, football, robotics, art and hip-hop dance. The Senior School's extracurricular programme is built into the school day (Monday-Thursday) and includes a variety of indoor and outdoor enrichment activities for students, The programme is free. |
Sports activities included |
All students from Nursery - Year 11 have swimming and PE classes each week. During the year, we compete in inter-school sporting competitions (football, basketball, badminton, athletics and swimming). |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
During the year, we compete in inter-school sporting competitions (football, basketball, badminton, athletics and swimming). |
Sports facilities at the school |
Our Junior School's sporting facilities include an air-conditioned gymnasium, grassed playground and swimming pools. Our large senior school campus encompasses sporting facilities which are used by other schools on more compact campuses. They include an indoor gymnasium, football field, covered basketball courts, tennis and volleyball courts, a 400-metre track, cricket ground and 25 metre swimming pool. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
TSIS has been managed by International Schools Services (ISS) since August 2017. ISS is associated with over 350 schools in 70 countries and our team is working incredibly hard to renew the school. Our Junior School student population has increased by over 700% and with 13 new well-qualified IGCSE and A-Level teachers from all around the world, we guarantee that Senior School students will be well prepared for tertiary study in a friendly, respectful, globally-minded environment which encourages students to drive their own learning. |