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Nationalities
| Number of students |
Between 400-450 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
We have nationalities from the USA, UK, India, Philippines, Bangladesh, South Africa, Nigeria, and Thai |
| Most common nationality |
Mostly Thai students |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70:30 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes most of them. A few have educational degrees in the English language |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We have Intensive English classes and English Language Development classes to support students with language difficulties. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai and Chinese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
Nursery : 12
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| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes for the lower grades |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms in the buildings are connected to wireless Internet access and smart TVs. Students have their own devices and learn from a variety of online and offline technology. |
| 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 we do. We are equipped with Google Apps for education where students can learn online through Google Meet, Google Classroom, and Google hangouts. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Some do. We are a Christian school following the teachings of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Religion is not enforced to the student and we practice respect to all religions. No student is required or forced to follow the religious beliefs of the school. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP testing, Advanced Placement, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL |
| Results in these examinations |
From Average to High |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes they do. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The recommended time is around 20 minutes a day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% as all attend universities after graduation at NIVA |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes we have a Guidance counselor and homeroom teachers who take care of the support. |
| Learning support offered |
NIVA's strong counselling department supports its students from mild to moderate learning difficulties and also for career guidance in high school. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer a few scholarships to talented students. Some students who join academic competitions outside school are given awards (certificates or monetary awards). |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No, we only have a Guidance Counselor who has experience in educational psychology. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
We have a placement test and oral interview to check the levels of reading and writing in English and math skills. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applicants must meet the grade-level preparedness requirement by sitting for English language and mathematics admissions tests. The oral interview tests the level of English comprehension according to the student's grade level. |
| Waiting list |
For some classes, yes, but for other classes we have availability on a case by case basis. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We are open all year round to accommodate the nature of how Thai students look for schools. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes we allow |
School day
| School start time |
Nursery - KG3: 8:45
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| School finish time |
Nursery - KG3: 14:30
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes we do. Supervision is provided before the school starts and also after school until 14:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes and we cater to different areas around Bangkok. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, our school provides a buffet meal for students. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We have vegetarian choices and halal. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, both for regular classes and for PE classes. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art and crafts, reading, chess, Chinese, choir, cooking, dance, debate, drama, discovery club, ecology, geography, graphic art, handwriting, pop band, math, marching band, photography, politics, public speaking, outdoors survival, science, sports clubs, swimming, self defense, tennis, Thai art. |
| Sports activities included |
We have Volleyball, Basketball, Futsal, Soccer, Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming, and Track and Field. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we participate with ISAA (International Sports Athletic Association) |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor swimming pool, badminton court, football field, multi-purpose basketball/volleyball court, playground. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
NIVA American International School follows a structured American curriculum and educational programing to meet the needs of Thailand and the international community of students. The NIVA curriculum incorporates Asian and European strands along with the main American strands to emphasize high standards, independence and choices, pragmatism, global citizenship and character development. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
NIVA uses a North American curriculum as the foundation while incorporating selected international curriculums for its culturally-diverse students in its kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school levels. |