Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1150 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70/30 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes - we have an extensive EAL programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
15-18 in Early Years, 23 in Junior School, 25 in Senior School |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students have opportunities to use laptops and tablets to complete assignments, but technology is a supplement and not heavily relied upon. Students from Year 7 to Year 11 are allocated laptops by the school. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes, we can utilise a variety of online platforms to provide remote/virtual learning if needed. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Students take IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and A Levels at the end of Year 13 |
| Results in these examinations |
80% of all grades from our latest IGCSE cohort were at A* or A grades. 73% of all A Level grades were at A*-B level, with a 100% pass rate. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, Prep work is assigned from Year 3 through to Year 13. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Students are allotted Prep time for one period each day to complete homework in school. The amount of homework to be done at home is minimal and not stressful in Junior School. As students move through the school they have more assignments per day - but still have the opportunity to complete some of them in Prep. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
97% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have specialist EAL and Learning Support teams, along with Counsellors across both Junior and Senior Schools. |
| Learning support offered |
Class-wide lessons or small-group and individual interventions as necessary to strengthen foundations of learning and independence. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The curriculum is customised for each child to ensure that everyone is challenged to their abilities. Beyond measuring attainment relative to children in their year group, we measure each student's progress over time and make sure they are properly motivated in every area. We have various Scholar programmes (and Scholarships across a variety of Academic, Music and Sports areas) and we support students with external competitions across a vast range of subjects. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have Counselling teams across Junior and Senior school. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
After submitting a completed application, assessments for Early Years to Key Stage 1 are carried out by a member of the academic team to determine potential to access curriculum and determine appropriate amount of support that may be required for students who are working either below or significantly above attainment levels. School reports are required for students Year 1 and above. For students in Year 3 and above, assessments include a computerised component (CAT4), review of school reports, and interview with a member of the academic team. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for some year groups |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We allow for year-round enrollment. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if the student passes an assessment and there is a place available in the requested/appropriate year group. |
| School start time |
Lessons begin at 7:30 |
| School finish time |
School ends at between 14.00 and 15.45 depending on year group. Some of our Early Years children finish earlier. Students from Year 3 upwards finish at 15.45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Campus gates open at 7am for early arrivals, and we have a variety of monitored optional activities which take the day to 6pm. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Enrichment activities within the school day and Wellington Extra afterschool programmes cover a wide variety of areas, including Production Rehearsals, Music lessons and Rock Band, Golf, Football, Swimming, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton, T-Ball, Dance, Gymnastics, Cooking, Fundraising, Science Club, Chess Coaching etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Golf, Football, Swimming, Basketball, Cricket, Rugby, Tennis, Badminton, Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, multiple different competitive and elite sports teams across all various age groups and both genders. |
| Facilities at the school |
600+ seater theatre, Drama Studio, 10 Science labs across the school, brand new Music department with 20 1-on-1 music learning rooms, industry-standard Design Technology facilities, Robotics department, multiple library spaces across the schools, two huge Junior School playgrounds, vast Art department (including photography dark room and graphic design suites, dedicated Sixth Form common areas. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Full-size natural turf football pitch, plus additional natural grass pitches, IAAF-standard track and field (400m running track), Olympic-size 50 metre swimming pool, 25 metre swimming pool, indoor sports hall, 4 x Australian-open standard tennis courts, gymnastics facilities, indoor digital golf driving range, outdoor mini golf course (with direct adjacent access to full golf course at UNICO), fitness centre and dance room |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Wellington College International School Bangkok provides world-class all-round education in English for children from 2-18 years old. Wellington is a school like no other. Where many focus on examination results and view league table positions as the main criterion for success, the whole ethos of Wellington is focused on each and every individual who passes through our gates. To be a Wellington student is to experience a wide variety of subjects and learning opportunities and, one way or another, to discover and pursue your passion. Thanks to our state-of-art facilities and resources, Wellingtonians quickly find that they have access to everything they need to progress quickly and enjoy what they do to the fullest. We have enjoyed enormous success since opening our doors in August 2018 and in May 2019 Wellington College Bangkok became the first school in the world to gain full COBIS Patron’s Accreditation within its first year of operation: evidence of both excellence and great ambition. The school is built adjacent to the lush and attractive Unico Grande Golf Club, in the emergingly upscale suburb of Krungthep Kreetha and its design, inside and out, sets it apart as one of the most stimulating, forward-thinking and dynamic schools you will find anywhere. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Wellington Scholars embark on a tailored programme for excellence, exploring, being challenged—and challenging themselves—to excel. |