Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
550 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20+ |
| Most common nationality |
American, Thai, Korean, and Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:10 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
GIS does have trained specialists who work with ESL students, but ESL students spend the majority of their time in the mainstream classroom, expected to perform alongside their native English-speaking peers. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Mandarin, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. Christianity during chapel. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We emphasize Belonging to all students regardless of their religious background. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP Exams, SAT, MAP |
| Results in these examinations |
Https://gisthailand.org/about-us/school-profile/ |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Grace Accommodation Plan (GAP) or Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through differentiated instructional strategies. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Interview and reading and writing samples. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
All applications for new students must be submitted by May 1st. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. Secondary students may enroll at the beginning of each semester; elementary students may enroll at any time during the school year. |
| School start time |
Kindergarten - G6: 8:25 (Wednesdays 9:45)
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| School finish time |
15:15 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art Club
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| Sports activities included |
PE, Sports Leadership |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, computer labs, playgrounds, band room, and art studio. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer fields, covered courts for basketball and volleyball, cross-country track, weight room and fitness center. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Grace International School was created to provide a high quality Christian education for the children of international workers located in Southeast Asia. The primary goal at GIS is to allow these families to continue to work in their fields without having to compromise the education of their children. In addition to offering a traditional Christian day-school experience, GIS is committed to providing additional services to support both students with special needs and homeschooling families. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
GIS offers a strong education where biblical truth permeates all subjects and programs. The staff seeks to demonstrate how diverse subjects inter-relate so that GIS students can apply knowledge and skills to all areas of life and live out their Christian faith. |
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