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| Number of students |
510 Students at the On Nut Campus |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Approximately 17 |
| Most common nationality |
Asian, consisting of Thai, Indian, Korean and Japanese as the highest populations |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60:40 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have an additional ESL strain for students who require additional English support. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Thai, Hindi, Japanese and Chinese (Mandarin) |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
21 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes at the kindergarten and primary school levels. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We are a completely Google Apps for Education integrated school. In effect, students and teachers utilize these technologies in every facet of their time spent in education. We also run a BYOD program from Grade 5 - 12, which enables us to ensure the integration of technology in the classroom. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we are religion neutral. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
| External examinations or assessments available |
SATs, AP exams, and the IB exams. |
| Results in these examinations |
Above average as compared to American and Global averages. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
At lower grade levels it is not as pre-dominant, but in the higher grade levels, and especially students in the IB program, do have to cope with a fair bit of course work outside of regular class times. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
At the IB level (Grade 11-12) we expect approximately 1 - 2 hours of additional course work outside the classroom. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
N/A |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We are a strong proponent of differentiated instruction in classrooms. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we do have an admissions test for the level of English and an admissions interview usually with the Head of School. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Dora - online English Exam to test grade specific command of the English language. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, there is for certain grade levels. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
None, we have rolling admissions, which allow admissions through out the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we do. |
| School start time |
7:45am |
| School finish time |
2:45pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes absolutely, from 7 am to 4:30 pm. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, for strict vegetarians. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, as per the laws and regulations of the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the country of Thailand. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Computers, robotics, volleyball, football, basketball, creative writing, Taekwondo, music, Glee, Theater, and music instruments. |
| Sports activities included |
Volleyball, basketball, football, badminton, and ultimate Frisbee |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes absolutely, throughout the year and as per the sports seasons. We are also a part of TISAC which holds many sports competitions. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Volleyball court, indoor wooden floored basketball gym, and indoor football |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
An intimate and close family atmosphere, coupled with excellent teaching staff and a caring administration that truly believes in the progress and development of every single student. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Inquiry based, with a strong emphasis on individualized learning, and differentiated education. |
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