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Nationalities
| Number of students |
240 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:15 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language and Thai as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Thai and Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
18-20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| 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? |
Mixed religion |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Respectfully |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, AS and A Levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
IEP, EHCP, interventions, in class support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
By offering bespoke ECA programmes. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
No, we are non selective. |
| Waiting list |
Yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
None |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:30 am |
| School finish time |
3:30pm |
| 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 |
The activities include a mixture of sports, art and crafts, ICT, and languages, providing children with an opportunity to develop their skills or explore new interests. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, athlectics, team sports, dance, golf, yoga and more. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, auditoriuum, ICT lab, music room, science lab. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, playground, football field |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Southern International School Hatyai was established in 2015 which provides an international education to both Thai & non-Thai students. The School welcomes students aged 2 to 18 years old. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
SIH assists students to become motivated lifelong learners and be equipped with the necessary learning skills to enjoy greater academic challenges. |