DBS Denla British School Bangkok: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	15 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	from: 514,000 ฿ to: 968,050 ฿

School fees range in THB valid for the academic year 2024/2025

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Nationalities

Number of students	460
Number of nationalities represented in the school	16
Most common nationality	Thai, British
Ratio of local students to international students	80:20

Languages

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	Yes - our English as a Second Language department offers a range of support.
Additional language classes offered by the school	Thai, Mandarin

Classroom

Max. number of students per class	15 for EYs 22 for Y1 upward
Average number of students per class	15
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	Interactive whiteboards in every classroom, supporting one-to-one iPad from Year 2 upwards, Apple application, Mac Lab, 3D printer, Robotics
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, a range of age-appropriate platforms are used to ensure continued curriculum learning, including Seesaw, Google Classroom, Google Meet, depending on year group to support students' online learning.
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	We respect the cultures and beliefs of our international community.

Academics

External examinations or assessments available	GL test
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	The amount of time depends on year groups, the older students, longer time required to complete their homework.
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	We don't have students graduate from our school yet.

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes - We have a Learning Support department to support special learning needs.
Learning support offered	Specialist staff give in-class and 1:1 out-of-class support.
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	Subjects are setted, there are extension activities in every lesson and there are a number of programmes for the brightest to join outside the curriculum.

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students	Yes
Brief description of entry evaluation required	EY1-2: If the child is to enter EY1 or EY2 this interview is kept very informal and the child’s learning will be observed through a play - based observation with the Head of Pre-Prep and/or a class teacher. Y1-2: Children entering Y1–Y2 will undertake assessment tasks with a teacher. The interview will be kept very informal. Children are also invited to spend a morning with their chronological age class where assessments regarding attitude, behaviour etc. can be made. Y3-9: Children entering Y3–Y9 will undertake an age-appropriate standadised assessment. ESL assessment for children whose 1st language is not English. Family interview with Vice Principal.
Waiting list	Waiting lists may apply in certain year groups.
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	No deadline
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School day

School start time	8.30 am for Pre-EY to EY2 and 8.00 am for Y1 upward.
School finish time	Pre-EY: 2.00 pm EY1: 3.00 pm EY2, Y1-Y2: 3.30 pm Y3 upward: 3.30 pm (compulsory) 4.50 pm (co-curricular activities)
Supervised care before/after school	Yes, if necessary.
School bus service available	Yes, for a specific route.
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	Sports: Tennis, Football, Basketball, Taekwondo, Golf, Archery, Surf Skating, Swimming, Gymnastic Academic: English, Thai, Mandarin, Robotics, Science, Math, Go Game, Chess Lifestyle: Video Game designer, Mindfulness, Yoga, Cooking, Ballet, Hiphop
Sports activities included	PE, swimming, football, rugby, cricket, netball, tennis, athletics, basketball, badminton, etc
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes, we have both internal competition (between houses) and external competition with other schools.

Facilities

Sports facilities at the school

400m running track, football pitch (FIFA preferred 2 stars), stadium, 3 indoor sports halls, 3 tennis courts, 25m indoor swimming pool, golf practice area

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	The DBS core values: Excellence, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Creativity, Well-Being, Independence and Leadership
Teaching approach of the school	Teachers provide individualised programmes in an engaging manner to stimulate the students to do their best.