Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
300 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
14 |
Most common nationality |
Thai |
Ratio of local students to international students |
70:30 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Thai, French and Spanish. German may be offered upon demand. |
Max. number of students per class |
Pre-Nursery = 15, Nursery = 15, Reception= 20, Year 1-Year 6 = 22 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We accommodate all students irrespective of religion |
External examinations or assessments available |
We will offer IGCSE and A level examinations. |
Results in these examinations |
We have not yet had a graduating cohort as the school opens in August 2020. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
At this point we cannot say as we have not had graduates yet but it is expected that all will be able go on to higher educational institutions if they wish. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
We offer support for gifted and talented students and we also offer English as an Additional Language support. We will be able to offer some learning support for learning difficulties but students with learning needs will be taken on a case by case basis to ensure that they can access the curriculum. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer students some support via an individual education plan which is structured by the learning support team and the form tutor. |
Student access to education psychologist |
If necessary, they can be referred to a psychologist but we don't have one on staff. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes we do admissions screening |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For early years children we conduct a play-based assessment. For children from Year 1-Year 3 we do a small group assessment and spend time with each child looking at numeracy, literacy and language levels. From Year 4 upwards we conduct a cognitive aptitude assessment and also an interview. Parents are also interviewed during the assessment. |
Waiting list |
In some year levels |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling admissions. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes but it is recommended students start along with other students if possible. |
School start time |
07.35 |
School finish time |
Pre-Nursery finish at 12.40
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Supervised care before/after school |
Students will be able to supervised from 7.30am. After school students are expected to be engaged in activities or to be collected. If students are not collected, staff will be on duty until such time that they are collected. |
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 |
Our school will offer a wide variety of activities and clubs both within curriculum time (co-curriculuar) and after school (extra-curricular). |
Sports activities included |
Physical education (British national curriculum) is mandatory, along with swimming lessons. Children will also be expected to participate in co-curricular activities, which may include physical activities. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we will compete in many different sports and competitions. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports field, full sized Olympic indoor saline pool, 12mx12m young children's saline splash pool, air-conditioned gymnasium with three multi-purpose courts, four tennis courts, 2000 square metres of under cover multi-purpose space for games and activities. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We based our students succes on the three pillars of academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and a wide and varied range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. We focus on the core values of kindness, wisdom and good manners. King's College International School Bangkok is a King's College School Wimbledon International School. We open our doors to students in September 2020 with a child-centred and value-led curriculum for both boys and girls.
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Teaching approach of the school |
Academic rigour is easy to achieve, but we want more. We aim to excite, inspire and develop creativity in our students. The curriculum has been adapted from King's College School, Wimbledon, and the English national curriculum. Starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage leading to IGCSE, A levels and leading universities. |