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Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, Chinese |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applicants in Year 1 will meet with one of Astra's teachers for an interview and skills test. Applicants for Year 2 and above will be required to take a CAT4 online assessment, write a brief written test, and sit for an interview with a member of Astra's academic team. The typical time for Assessment is 60 minutes for Year 1 Applicants, 90 minutes for Year 2 and Year 3 applicants, and 120 minutes for students in Year 4 and above. |
School day
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
14:00 |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Every lunch at Astra features a vegan-friendly vegetarian option. Astra is a no-nut campus, and we are mindful to cater to food allergies and religious or cultural dietary restrictions any students may have. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Students can select from a wide range of optional extracurricular courses, including second language development (English, Thai, Japanese and more), music, sports and arts, supervised studies and reading groups. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Astra Academy International School is a British curriculum international school in Ekkamai, Bangkok, educating & inspiring students from Year 1-13 (5-18 years old). |