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Nationalities
| Number of students |
60 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
4 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Foreign Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai and Chinese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
7 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes for Toddlers and Pre-K |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have a freshly renovated computer lab |
| 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, our school conducts classes through Zoom when needed. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a Christian International school that offers Bible classes. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP Testing (3 times a year) and we have just recently become a Cambridge Testing Facility and offer that test to our students, as well as any other student that is interested, to come take the Cambridge English test with us. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
We have a policy for no homework, besides reading at least 15 minutes each night. If students do not finish their work in class, then it could become homework. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Currently we are only a toddler to grade 10 school. We will expand in the next couple years to have up through grade 12 before students attend university. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We have entrance exams for reading and math to evaluate the student's English level and math skill level. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline, students are welcome to come join TIS at any time! |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We have an After School Program four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) from 15:30-17:00. This is available to TIS students as well as students in the community. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we cater to all student needs |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, arts, ESL, cooking, music |
| Sports activities included |
We have a wide range Physical Education curriculum that includes things such as: swimming, football, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and much more. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, tennis court, outdoor playground, indoor playground, and an outdoor grass area |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Theodore International School is proud to be the only Christian international school in Chumphon Province in Thailand. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
TIS vision is to become a globally recognized international learning institution providing the highest quality of education, inspiring and challenging young minds to reflect God's love in their character, become independent lifelong learners, and achieve their fullest potential to honor God and to serve the community with respect and understanding of cultural differences. |