Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
280 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
Most common nationality |
Thai |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Support is available for students in the primary and secondary school who require extra help learning English. The aim of the ELS programme is to improve the students’ command of the English language as quickly as possible so they can fully take part in all mainstream lessons. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Mandarin |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
New students must attend a “Discovery Day” to enable the class teacher and the school head to assess academic strengths and challenges of the students. There is an English Test provided on this day for students aged 6-13+ years old (Years 2-9). The test result will come through at the end of the Discovery Day. If students pass the test, parents are required to enrol students at school within 1 week. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Charter International School accepts students at all year levels throughout the year and even mid-term, if places are available in the year level required. |
School start time |
8:00 |
School finish time |
Nursery: 12:00
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School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers a wide range of after school activities for students from Reception to Year 10. The activities include a mixture of sports, art and crafts, ICT, and languages, providing children with an opportunity to develop their skills or explore new interests. |
Sports activities included |
Basketball, Athletics, Football, Table Tennis, Badminton, Dodgeball and Swimming |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
2 indoor basketball courts, 1 tennis court, half size Olympic swimming pool, gymnastic room, football field and grass sport field |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Charter is a ‘family’ school, where its youngest and oldest students work and live happily side by side, and its favourable pupil-teacher ratio means that each child is an individual and receives the needed academic and social support. Charter International School provides an international education to both Thai and non-Thai students living in Bangkok. The school develops students holistically, to become independent, self-motivated, lifelong learners. Charter's students will become open-minded global citizens who appreciate different points of view and value their own culture and are aware of, and sensitive to, the cultures of others. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Charter aims for its students to be: Critical Thinkers who can:
Effective Communicators who can:
Information Literate so they can:
Socially Responsible so that they :
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