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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1450 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
52 |
| Most common nationality |
British, Japanese, Indian, Korean, Australian, American, Chinese, Myanmar, Malaysian, French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Our student population is 50% non-Thai and 50% Thai, |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, the school offers English as an Additional Language Programme. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Spanish, French, Japanese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| 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? |
The School does not have a religious affiliation. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, AS and A Level, BTEC |
| Results in these examinations |
Please click on this link for regular updates on exam results.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. Approximate timing is:
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Please click this link to see the university destinations of our graduates.
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Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support, School Counselors, EAL |
| Learning support offered |
The School has a Learning Support team who provides support to children from Y1 to 13, who have been identified as having a specific learning need. The LS Team also provides observations and assessments of referred children and, when necessary, recommends external support, such as Occupational, Speech or Play Therapy. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
In-class assessment, Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT), Oxford Young Learners/Oxford Online Placement Test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For a comprehensive overview of our admissions procedure, please click here:
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| Waiting list |
Yes, please contact the Admissions team to enquire on space availability in your child(ren)'s classes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Bangkok Prep offers rolling admissions. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:45 am - Primary
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| School finish time |
Early Years (Nursery & Reception): 2:05 pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
At our Primary Campus, supervision is available in the mornings from 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM. There are a wide variety of ECAs available for families after school for children Year 1 and older. |
| 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
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
There are currently over 150 clubs such as Bowling, Tennis, Photography, Rock Band, and much more. In addition to this, there are Specialist Training Programmes such as Swimming, Basketball, Football, Badminton. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, swimming, football, badminton, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, rugby, and more! |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Libraries, Music rooms, Auditoriums, Art Classrooms, Dark Room, Computer Labs, Mac Lab, Relaxation Zones, Green Room, Recital Hall, Playgrounds, Science Labs, Sixth Form Centre, and much more! |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor sports halls, dance studios, gymnastics, jogging track, FIFA-sized football pitch, outdoor basketball courts, and gymnastic facilities, along with a 25-m and 50-m Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pools, rock-climbing wall, long jump, and more. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bangkok Prep is one of the leading international schools in Thailand and is currently celebrating its 20th year of success. The programme of study is based on the National Curriculum for England, demonstrating high quality education to students from Nursery to Year 13.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
Learners will reach their full potential both academically and in preparation for life beyond Bangkok Prep.
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