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Nationalities
| Number of students |
79 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
16 |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Some are. English fluency is an employment requirement for Lead Teachers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Medium school; so EAL classes provided. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai and Chinese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
13 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Very limited use; most students of kindergarten age. |
| 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) |
It can use them during such crises. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Montessori school - no external assessments employed |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework as such is not part of the Montessori approach but parents are encouraged to follow Montessori guidelines with their children at home. Workshops given to show how this can be done |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Only for those with speech and language difficulties |
| Learning support offered |
Work on a one-to-one basis with a specialist Speech and Language Teacher |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview used as a screening tool |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A detailed interview used to evaluate students. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Kindergarten yes, provided there is space; for Elementary at the start of school year or the seconde semester only |
School day
| School start time |
8.00am |
| School finish time |
3.00pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school care from 3.30-4.30; parents have to pay. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art & Craft, HipHop; Lego/Robotics; Chinese; English; Thai; Football; Gymnastics; Ballet |
| Sports activities included |
PE |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
There is a football club they can belong to and there is limited competiton but given the age of our students this is not that feasible. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library; Farm; Art Room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football field |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Chiang Mai Montessori International School is a small independent international school offering children and their families an excellent alternative to the conventional education system in Northern Thailand. Modern and large classrooms with plenty of daylight in a 'green' spacious environment |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Montessori is a constructivist approach to education and ‘follows the child’. The classrooms are calm and harmonious environments designed for children from the ground up. Children in Montessori schools learn that freedom and responsibility go hand-in-hand, while academic subjects, such as math, reading and writing commence from an early age using simple, effective, practical methods. Children work at their own pace which enables them to be much more motivated to learn. |