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Nationalities
| Number of students |
585 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
29 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60/40 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer support classes to students who are not fluent in English language through English Immersion Program (EIP). |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Chinese and Arabic |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
19 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, from PreSchool to Grade 3 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
There are Smart Boards installed in classrooms (Kindergarten, Primary, Middle School and High School) as an advanced learning tools available to all. |
| 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 are ready to conduct virtual classroom for any emergencies. After Covid-19, we continue to integrate an Online Learning Approach (OLA) once per semester for us to be always ready. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Pan-Asia International School is a mainstream international school, which is open to students of all faiths and nationalities. All PAIS members are treated equally with the utmost respect for whatever religion they follow. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Religious education is not a part of curriculum. However, as an option to the people of the Muslim community, the school offers Islamic studies to those who want it. The rest of the students are taught values during that class period. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
We provide appropriate number of minutes of homework according to Grade levels. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The School has Student Development Center (SDC) that consist of activities, discipline, guidance counseling and college counseling. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The School provides Athletics & IB Commitment Scholarship. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
The School has Student Development Center (SDC) that consist of activities, discipline, guidance counseling and college counseling. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students will undergo English and behavioral assessment. At the same time, students maybe requested to take MAP test, Math and English, if needed. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:50am |
| School finish time |
14:45pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
The school cafeteria with a variety of nutritious and balanced meals including quality vegetarian food is provided FREE. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian and Halal |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school has a rich and varied range of extra-curricular activities for students. Apart from team sports like Soccer, futsal, volleyball and basketball, the school also offers other sports like swimming, table tennis, badminton and athletics. Students have the choice of participating in after-school activities such as mental maths, visual arts, music, arts and crafts and swimming just to name a few. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Health Education (PHE) |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, the School initiated the International Schools Athletic Association (ISAA) League that consist of 10 International Schools in Bangkok to promote sports competition among International Schools |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Nurse room, Music room, Library/E-Library, Auditorium, Mac lab, Science labs and STEM/STREAM classroom |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 Covered basketball/volleyball courts, 1 football field, 1 outdoor basketball/volleyball/futsal court and 1 covered futsal court, a half Olympic size swimming pool and a swimming pool for kindergarten |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The mission of PAIS is to provide its student with the best elements of Western education within an Eastern cultural environment through cooperation among students, parents, educators and the community. The vision of Pan-Asia International School is to present its students with an opportunity to excel both academically and morally and to become responsible balanced future citizens of the global community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our educational philosophy aims at shaping the hearts and minds of our students by promoting a congenial school environment that instills in our students high morals, confidence and a pride in their identity. PAIS strives to present a new outlook in education by providing a nurturing, compassionate and loving environment. PAIS follows an American curriculum, based upon the standards and benchmarks provided by the Common Core Curriculum of the USA. For subjects where the Common Core Curriculum is not available, PAIS follows the standards and benchmarks provided by the State of Massachusetts, USA. Students in Grades 6 to 10 are studying IB Middle Years Program (MYP) that is offered by few international schools in Thailand, Students in Grades 11 and 12 are studying the IB Diploma curriculum, which is one of the most comprehensive, popular and most sought-after high school diploma programs in the world. |