TSI International School was formerly known as Thai Sikh International School.
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Nationalities
Number of students |
450 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
Most common nationality |
Thai / Thai-Indian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
3:2 |
Languages
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Mandarin, Hindi and Punjabi |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
16 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Our teachers regularly integrate technology into their teaching. Tablets, laptops, PCs and students' smartphones are used for appropriate purposes. We have a structured computer science programme from Year 3. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We offer Religious Studies as an IGCSE option which provide students with the opportunity to learn about Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. Daily Sikh prayer is attended by Sikh students only. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Sikh students only join a morning prayer session. |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International Examinations |
Results in these examinations |
Our students' results compare very well to Bangkok's top international schools year after year. In 2023, our students' average IGCSE results well-exceeded those marketed by other international schools. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework builds a student’s responsibility for their learning as well as lifelong study habits. TSIS requires students to do an age-appropriate amount of homework. The amount varies between learning stages. Typically, Junior School homework is to reinforce what children have learned at school and does not require parental assistance. (although parent interest is valued). Senior School homework is intended to provide students with opportunities to refine and extend their knowledge. Parents can expect the following amount of homework:
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
Learning support offered |
We offer tailored EAL support. We accept a limited number of students with special educational needs (SEN). |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We prepare personalised academic enrichment programmes for gifted, able and talented students. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We have staff trained to support students. If required, we refer students to an educational psychologist. |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
All students meet with school leaders or admissions staff during the admissions process. The school requires recent school reports of each new students. From Year 7, all new students must sit for a CAT4 examination (Cognitive Abilities Test). Results of the exam provide teachers with background information about the new students and help them to set appropriate goals for the new student. |
Waiting list |
We have a 'wait-pool' for students to enter several Year Levels. Our wait-pools do not operate on a first-come, first served basis. Rather, school leaders consider various factors including language, nationality and gender balance in the class and siblings enrolled at TSIS. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
31st July for mid-August start. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. We consider new students mid-year when a place is available. |
School day
School start time |
Junior Campus - 7:55am / Senior Campus: 7:45am |
School finish time |
Junior Campus - 2:40pm / Senior Campus: 3:30pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Junior School staff are on-duty from 7:20am - 3:20pm. |
School bus service available |
Yes, we offer a van service to both TSIS campuses service that covers many parts of Bangkok. |
School provided lunches |
Junior School - all students are served lunch by 'EPICURE' who provide children with food at many of Bangkok's 'top' schools.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices each day. At our junior school, EPICURE has an on-site nutritionalist to advise on daily meals for children with special dietary requirements. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Our Junior School offers a paid Extracurricular Programme between 2:45 and 3:30pm. Clubs include tennis, basketball, football, robotics, art and hip-hop dance. Our Senior School's extracurricular programme is built into the school day (Monday-Thursday) and includes a variety of indoor and outdoor enrichment activities for students, Most ECA programmes are included in tuition fees. |
Sports activities included |
All students from Nursery - Year 13 have swimming and PE classes as part of their school year. Swimming classes are weekly for Years 1-6. During the year, we compete in inter-school sporting competitions (football, basketball, badminton, athletics and swimming). |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
During the year, we compete in inter-school sporting competitions (football, basketball, badminton, athletics and swimming). |
Facilities
Sports facilities at the school |
Our Junior School's sporting facilities include an air-conditioned gymnasium, grassed playground and swimming pools. Our large senior school campus encompasses sporting facilities which are used by other schools on more compact campuses. They include an indoor gymnasium, football field, covered basketball courts, tennis and volleyball courts, a 400-metre track, cricket ground and 25 metre swimming pool. |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
TSIS is a UK curriculum school that has been managed by International Schools Services (ISS) since 2017. ISS is associated with over 400 schools around the world. Our junior school’s engaging, inquiry-based curriculum has made the school popular with parents. Places are in very high demand, with over 300 children enrolled (capacity 330). Our senior school has also earned an exceptional reputation in Bangkok. In recent years our students' average IGCSE and A Level examination result have exceeded other international schools in Bangkok, south-east Asia and schools in England. We provide students with a holistic education which empowers them to drive their future. |