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Nationalities
| Number of students |
180 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:1 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, and Mandarin |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
Early Years: 18, Primary: 25, Secondary: 25 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Computers and tablets |
| 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? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students learn to understand and respect people from any religious background. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Not applicable (primary and lower secondary only) |
| Results in these examinations |
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint (Year 6)
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies according to year group. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Yes |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not available |
| Learning support offered |
Not applicable |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Academic scholarships are available in secondary school. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We refer to external specialists. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students will be assessed for English and numeracy skills as well as general academic knowledge. Social skills and emotional maturity will also be checked as well as previous school records. For Early Years students, the emphasis is on readiness for school socially and emotionally. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
MBIS accepts applications for enrollment throughout the year as long as there are places. |
School day
| School start time |
8.15 am |
| School finish time |
Early Years = 3.00 pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| 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
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, Tae Kwon Do, Arts and Crafts, Ballet, Street Dance, Thai Dance, Mandarin |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Badminton, and Athletics |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, Sports Day |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science lab, computer room, music room, performance room, assembly hall, canteen, and vegetable garden |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football field, multipurpose outdoor court, and swimming pool |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Meritton British International School uses the English National Curriculum in Early Years and Cambridge International Primary Curriculum in Primary. Moreover, we also apply the Values-based Education and mindfulness in teaching and learning activities. It creates a strong learning environment that enhances academic attainment, and develops students’ social and relationship skills that last throughout their lives.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
- Value based Education (VbE)
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