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Nationalities
| Number of students |
15 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
5 |
| Most common nationality |
French, Thai, Vietnamese, ... |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
7/15 |
Languages
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Computer, smart TV, interactive learning tools |
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Non (primary/elementary school) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
20 minutes pending on level |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Program managed by French National education conventions |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Waiting list |
No (very new school) |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No dead line |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 am |
| School finish time |
2:30 or 3:30 if extra scholar activities |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Pending to start |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, art room , music room, |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outside playground, basketball, swimming pool |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Windfield International French School welcomes all children aged 2 to 11 in mixed-level classes, from the very early preschool section to CM2 in elementary school (K1 - Year 6). The school's philosophy is based on innovative and caring teaching methods, which place the child at the heart of learning...Our school follows the official curriculum of the French National Education. This high-quality program allows students to continue their education in French high schools abroad, in any school in France, or in the international school of their choice. This curriculum is taught alternately in French and English, ensuring that students achieve excellent proficiency in both languages. In addition to this, Thai is also taught from the age of 2. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
While strictly following the French curriculum, Windfield International French School offers an innovative and child-centered teaching approach, inspired by research in neuroscience and pioneers such as Maria Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Céline Alvarez. It places the child at the heart of the learning process, adapting to their individual needs. It promotes the child’s self-confidence, a key factor in academic success, by providing them with care, freedom of choice, and time to learn at their own pace.
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