Quick summary of key school information
Our program is interdisciplinary and highly personalized, with a strong emphasis on project-based learning for every student as we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
To schedule a virtual or on site meeting please contact our Admissions Team.
All the details about this school in their own words
Number of students |
Capacity 1800 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Currently more than 15 |
Most common nationality |
Thai |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60 local : 40 international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer support to students who are are not fluent in English through our Student Success Team specialists. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
VERSO currently offers Thai and Chinese. |
Max. number of students per class |
Early Years 2 – 12 students
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Average number of students per class |
Early Years 2 – 12 students
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Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The use of technology is an important part of education at VERSO. Students are provided with iPads.
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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. Zoom is used during remote learning.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
VERSO welcomes students of all faith and nationalities. |
External examinations or assessments available |
All students who apply to VERSO are assessed using WIDA assessment. VERSO supports students who take the PSAT, SAT, and other external examinations. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
At VERSO, we believe learning happens everywhere. Students will be encouraged to reflect and continue to enquiries at home. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
There are several factors that determine the appropriate amount of time students need to complete their work at home. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
VERSO will have its first graduating class in June 2024. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. This is handled by our Student Success Team and Counsellor. |
Learning support offered |
We offer language, learning and well-being support. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our individualized and personalized learning program accommodate all students. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Our admissions is handled by the Admissions department and they can be contacted at admissions@verso.ac.th . |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We have an admissions process that allows us to get to know the child and the family. We use WIDA . |
Waiting list |
Yes. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration is open throughout the school year. For details, please contact admissions@verso.ac.th |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School start time |
Early Years: 8:00am, G5-8: 7:45am, G9-12: 9:00am |
School finish time |
Early Years and G5-8: 2:45pm, G9-12: 4:00pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. |
School bus service available |
Our school bus service is provided by a third-party contractor, with cost depending on the number of students subscribing to the service and the distance between their homes and VERSO. For details, please contact our Front Office. |
School provided lunches |
Yes. Catering is provided by EPICURE, a leading catering company for many international schools and companies. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. Special meals are catered for students with allergies. |
Uniform required |
Yes. VERSO's official uniform comprises the VERSO Polo shirt and either the skort/shorts. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
VERSO offers a wide range of activities and clubs that are run by both our faculty members and external service providers. |
Sports activities included |
Swimming, basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, track & field sports, soccer, swimming and many more, including music and arts. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, our students have competed in several swim meets. |
Facilities at the school |
Our Media Arts Center comprises a dance studio, jam studio, recording studio, Blackbox theater, and music rooms. There are also science labs, a robotics room, makerspaces and workshops, library, creative arts center and a digital lab. |
Sports facilities at the school |
- Olympic-size Indoor Swimming Pool
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
VERSO is more than just another international school. It is a solution.
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Teaching approach of the school |
VERSO’s curriculum is aligned with New York State Learning standards.
Specific Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available for students in grades 10-12. Six STEAM-based AP courses are currently offered in the 2023-2024 school year including Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Pre-Calculus, and 2D Art. Every VERSO graduate will earn an official, WASC-accredited US high school diploma, a Mastery Transcript, a Process Portfolio, a network of mentors, and personal recommendation letters, while selected VERSO learners will additionally gain high-quality internship experiences and industry references. |