Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
430 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
42 |
Most common nationality |
Thai |
Ratio of local students to international students |
44:56 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have a full EAL/ESL programme |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
We offer French First Language, French & Mandarin as Foreign Language and Thai. |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Class box of iPads and digital projectors in each classroom. Online VLE through Google Classroom. All classrooms have projectors with specialist subjects having specialist technology. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are multi faith and support all religions. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are multi faith and support all religions. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE & A-Levels. |
Results in these examinations |
100% Pass Rate at A-Level in 2019 and 90% 5 A-Cs at IGCSE |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on their age. For Primary it will be around 30 minutes, lower Secondary about 60 minutes and upper Secondary around 120 minutes per night. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
The school employs a Learning Support Teacher. This teacher works with students who need more support to help them progress. This support can be one-to-one, in-class or by giving teachers strategies to help support the student. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through differentiated work and ECAs that stretch them and give them opportunities beyond the curriculum. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We have links with educational psychologists should the need arise. |
Entry evaluation for students |
The school conducts admission tests and trial days. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For students from EY-Y2 students have a trial day. From Y3-Y11 students will sit an English and Maths test, which is age appropriate. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, although not examination year groups such as Y10 , Y11, Y12 or Y13 |
School start time |
Upper School - 07.45
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School finish time |
Upper School - 15.00
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Supervised care before/after school |
Yes from 07.00 to 15.45. |
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 or clubs offered |
The school offers a full range of activities from sporting to creative to personal development. These activities run after school every day. |
Sports activities included |
The students follow a varied PE programme. All students take part in swimming. Other activities offered include basketball, football, volleyball and athletics. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, basketball court, 5-aside football court and a running area. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Garden International School, Bangkok offers a premium international education, based on the British education model, in a friendly, family orientated environment. The school is located in the heart of Sathorn, close to Lumpini Park, Sathorn Road and Rama 4. We are also very close to many of the major embassies and we have children represented by approximately 42 countries, immersing all students in a rich diversity of cultures, religions and backgrounds. All of our teachers are qualified to UK degree and Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent. Our students follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum, adapted to embrace our location, through to the end of Year 9. For Years 10 and 11 we follow the prestigious Cambridge IGCSE course and from August 2016 we started offering the world renowned Cambridge A-Level programme. Garden International School, Bangkok is proud to offer students an Early Years to Pre-University education.
enjoy learning in school and beyond;
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Teaching approach of the school |
Our teachers offer a student centered and personal education based on the principle that all students are talented and have the skills to develop and be successful. |