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CityChiang Mai
CurriculumBritish
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 14
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 16 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: 206,600 ฿
to: 295,600 ฿
Address: 168, Nong Kwai, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai 50230, Thailand
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All the details about this school in their own words

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Number of students

180

Number of nationalities represented in the school

18

Most common nationality

Thai

Ratio of local students to international students

1:1

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes

Additional language classes offered by the school

Thai, and Mandarin

Max. number of students per class

Early Years: 18, Primary: 25, Secondary: 25

Average number of students per class

16

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Computers and tablets

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

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?

Students learn to understand and respect people from any religious background.

External examinations or assessments available

Not applicable (primary and lower secondary only)

Results in these examinations

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint (Year 6)
Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint (Year 9)

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

It varies according to year group.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

Yes

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Not available

Learning support offered

Not applicable

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

Academic scholarships are available in secondary school.

Student access to education psychologist

We refer to external specialists.

Entry evaluation for students

Yes

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Yes

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Students will be assessed for English and numeracy skills as well as general academic knowledge. Social skills and emotional maturity will also be checked as well as previous school records. For Early Years students, the emphasis is on readiness for school socially and emotionally.

Students can join after academic year begins

MBIS accepts applications for enrollment throughout the year as long as there are places.

School start time

8.15 am

School finish time

Early Years = 3.00 pm
Primary = 3.30 pm
Secondary = 3.30 pm

Supervised care before/after school

Yes

School bus service available

No

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Football, Tae Kwon Do, Arts and Crafts, Ballet, Street Dance, Thai Dance, Mandarin

Sports activities included

Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Badminton, and Athletics

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes, Sports Day

Facilities at the school

Library, science lab, computer room, music room, performance room, assembly hall, canteen, and vegetable garden

Sports facilities at the school

Football field, multipurpose outdoor court, and swimming pool

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Meritton British International School uses the English National Curriculum in Early Years and Cambridge International Primary Curriculum in Primary. Moreover, we also apply the Values-based Education and mindfulness in teaching and learning activities. It creates a strong learning environment that enhances academic attainment, and develops students’ social and relationship skills that last throughout their lives.
- Experienced-based learning
- Modelling
- Noticing and discussing

Teaching approach of the school

- Value based Education (VbE)
- Mindfulness Inspiration
- Enquiry process
- Thematic Approach
- Fruit of learning

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