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Nationalities
| Number of students |
980 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
75/25 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes - we have an EAL programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
15-18 EYFS, 23 KS1 & KS2, 25 KS3 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students have opportunities to use laptops and tablets to complete assignments, but technology is a supplement and not heavily relied upon. |
| 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, during the lockdown period, we provided online classes for our students through Zoom and Seesaw Applications. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
In-school assessments are carried our regularly, We offer IGCSE in Years 10-11 and A-Levels in Years 12-13 |
| Results in these examinations |
Results of internal testing are not published but reflected in termly school reports. IGCSE results are being reviewed now. We share information depending on requests |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, Prep work is assigned from Year 3 (7-8 years old). |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Students are allotted Prep time for one period each day to complete homework in school. The amount of homework to be done at home is minimal and not stressful in Junior School. As students move through the school they have more assignments per day - but still have the opportunity to complete some of them in Prep. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A (yet) |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Class-wide lessons or small-group and individual interventions as necessary to strengthen foundations of learning and independence. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Curriculum is customized for each child to ensure that everyone is challenged to their abilities. Beyond measuring attainment relative to children in their year group, we measure each student's progress over time and make sure they are properly motivated in every area. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not in school |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
After submitting a completed application, assessments for Early Years to Key Stage 1 are carried out by a member of the academic team to determine potential to access curriculum and determine appropriate amount of support that may be required for students who are working either below or significantly above attainment levels. School reports are required for students Year 1 and above. For students in Year 3 and above, assessments include a computerised component (CAT4), review of school reports, and interview with a member of the academic team. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for some year groups |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We allow for year-round enrollment. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if the student passes an assessment and there is a place available in the requested/appropriate year group. |
School day
| School start time |
Lessons begin at 7:30 |
| School finish time |
School ends at between 14.00 and 15.45 depending on year group. Our EYS children finish earlier. Students from Year 3 upwards finish at 15.45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| 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
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Enrichment activities within the school day and Wellington Extra afterschool programmes cover a wide variety of areas, including Production Rehearsals, Music lessons and Rock Band, Golf, Football, Swimming, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton, T-Ball, Dance, Gymnastics, Cooking, Fundraising, Science Club, Chess Coaching etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Golf, Football, Swimming, Basketball, Cricket, Rugby, Tennis, Badminton, Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
600+ seater theatre, Drama Studio, Science labs in JS and SS, Libraries in JS and SS |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Full-size natural turf football pitch and artificial turf pitches, IAAF-standard track and field, Olympic-size 50 metre swimming pool, 25 metre swimming pool, indoor sports hall, tennis courts, gymnastics facilities, golf training, fitness centre |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Wellington College International School Bangkok provides world-class all-round education in English for children from 2-18 years old. Wellington is a school like no other. Where many focus on examination results and view league table positions as the main criterion for success, the whole ethos of Wellington is focused on each and every individual who passes through our gates. To be a Wellington student is to experience a wide variety of subjects and learning opportunities and, one way or another, to discover and pursue your passion. Thanks to our state-of-art facilities and resources, Wellingtonians quickly find that they have access to everything they need to progress quickly and enjoy what they do to the fullest. We have enjoyed enormous success since opening our doors in August 2018 and in May 2019 Wellington College Bangkok became the first school in the world to gain full COBIS Patron’s Accreditation within its first year of operation: evidence of both excellence and great ambition. The school is built adjacent to the lush and attractive Unico Grande Golf Club, in the emergingly upscale suburb of Krungthep Kreetha and its design, inside and out, sets it apart as one of the most stimulating, forward-thinking and dynamic schools you will find anywhere. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Wellington Scholars embark on a tailored programme for excellence, exploring, being challenged—and challenging themselves—to excel. |