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Nationalities
Number of students |
540 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
31 |
Most common nationality |
Chinese - 40% |
Ratio of local students to international students |
22% |
Languages
Native English speaking teachers |
Prem's language of instruction is English and the majority of our teachers, other than the foreign language specialists, are native English speakers. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer English Language Support and have a dedicated Intensive English Programme (IEP). |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Korean, French, Mandarin, Spanish and Dzongkha. |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
Depends on Programme and Grade level |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Prem's policy is that all students in secondary school will need to own a MAC laptop. We use platforms such as ManageBac, Engage and See Saw to communicate with our community. |
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) |
Prem is set up for online teaching and uses a variety of platforms to ensure students are fully supported during online learning |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme, University entrance examinations such as SAT, IELTS, BMAT, UCAT, TSA plus others as needed. |
Results in these examinations |
Our students score well above the IB World Average |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
We set homework in Senior School that is age-appropriate to help with developing good study habits. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Prem provides in class and pull out support to students with learning differences by collaboratively planning for differentiation with teachers. Based on needs, we may create Personalized Learning Plans, with individualized learning goals to document accommodations and modifications. We communicate closely with parents to ensure that students’ needs are met. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We work with teachers to provide appropriate levels of differentiation for all students. Students who are academically able are also catered to this way. |
Student access to education psychologist |
If it is determined that a student requires assessment and monitoring beyond the Learning Support team’s expertise, we connect families with external specialists. |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For our Junior students, we have an informal interview with a teacher from Junior School. In Senior School we have an interview and written tests to assess the student's levels. |
Waiting list |
It depends on the grade level. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline. Prem has rolling admissions. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
School start time |
8 AM |
School finish time |
Junior School finishes at 3 PM and Senior School finishes at 3.30 PM. |
Supervised care before/after school |
No (not for Day Students). Boarding students are supervised outside of the school day. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We cater for vegetarian and halal diets. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Over 90% of our students take part in our Exploria Programme which offers over 100 activities throughout the year. |
Sports activities included |
Swimming, Team Sports (Football, Basketball, Volleyball), Invasion Games (Softball, Football), Badminton, Athletics, Tennis, Golf as well as Dance and Gymnastics |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
Boarding Apartments, Farm, Amphitheatre, Outdoor Cookery School, Black Box Drama Studio, Science Laboratories, Cafeteria, Medical Centre, Arts House, Design Technology Workshop, Archery Range, Forest School, Gym and Auditorium. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis, squash courts, Gym, 2 short-game golf driving ranges, football field, athletic track, cricket oval, basketball courts. |
Boarding
Grades/ages available for boarding |
From the age of 8 |
Boarding facilities at the school |
Our boarding students share 2 bedroom apartment style accommodations with two students to a room and private ensuite for each room. |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Prem Tinsulanonda International School is an EY1 - Grade 12 IB World international boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3–19. The school opened in August 2001 in Chiang Mai, Thailand and is a key part of the Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning, designed and created by Thai architect and artist, ML Tridhosyuth Devakul.[1] The school is on a 100-acre campus, and has approximately 500 students coming from over 31 countries.
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Teaching approach of the school |
PTIS is a community that challenges its members to act as compassionate, knowledgeable and principled global citizens: working together for a sustainable future and inspired by meaningful relationships, continuous learning and good thinking. |