Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
155 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
22 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai-mixed international (one Thai parent one international parent) |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30:70
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| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
In Primary we offer additional EAL (English as an Additional Language) support and in secondary we offer Cambridge World English iGCSE exam (English 2nd language) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
In primary we offer Thai and in secondary we offer Thai, Spanish & French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
We have teaching assistants in Years 1-4 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our classrooms are all fully equipped with the modern technology parents would expect in an international school, in secondary we also have a bring-your-own-laptop policy. |
| 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) |
We will always choose to teach in-person lessons but should the government enforce online learning we are fully equipped and ready |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
As part of the UK national curriculum students learn about all religions and faiths |
| External examinations or assessments available |
We are a Cambridge accredited school and partake in external Cambridge assessments and iGCSE's. |
| Results in these examinations |
Updated yearly results will be published on our website |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework is assigned each Friday and then collected the following Thursday. In secondary Google Classroom is utilised for some subjects homework allocation for other suh=jects students have a homework diary. Our homework policy on our website focuses on a healthy home/work balance. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
An emphasis is placed on daily reading (Year 1 read for 5 minutes daily increasing up to Year 11 who read for 30+ minutes per day). In primary online fun Mathletics assigned tasks vary between 10 minutes to 1 hour per week depending on year group. In secondary 2-3 hours per week total homework allocation. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
No data as our students have not yet reached university age. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Mild SEN need are supported within the school by our staff. However, it is important to note that we do not have a specialist SEN unit at Si Ri Panya to deal with complex learning and behavioural difficulties and if your child has such SEN needs, Si Ri Panya reserves the right to refuse admission. We do have a SENCo and a whole school Pastoral Lead |
| Learning support offered |
Individual support plans (encompassing SEN and emotional needs) done by our whole school Pastoral Lead in conjunction with SLT, the class teacher, SENCo and parents. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
To aid in making an informed decision Si Ri Panya International school may recommend that the family seeks a professional SEN evaluation and formal assessment. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Pre-entry assessment and visit day before an offer of acceptance is made. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
An English and math assessment is completed at home with the paents, if this shows the required level of learning students are then invited for a meeting with the Headteacher, a brief one-to-one assessment and a visit day. SRPIS will informally in a ‘fun’ manner assess their current developmental progress as well as literacy, numeracy and reasoning. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline, class places are awarded when they become available to children on the waiting list following our admissions policy |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Children can join at the start of a term or a half-term |
| School start time |
09:00 |
| School finish time |
15:00 in primary and 16:00 in secondary |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Supervised after school care is available 15:00 - 16:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
There is a meat/fish option, vegetarian option and spicy Thai option available daily. There are a limited selection of vegan items on the menu, but this may need to be supplemented with additional food from home. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Singing and drama, creative art, STEM, computing, BJJ, karate, nature, beginner readers, jazz, ballet, aerobics dance, phonics games, coding. |
| Sports activities included |
There is a wide variety of sports on offer as per the UK National Curriculum |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We have Phangan Slam basketball team. |
| Facilities at the school |
Science classroom & lab
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Si Ri Panya International School is a unique British international school in Thailand, situated on the island of Koh Phangan. Through a balanced mix of education and social interaction, SRPIS empowers its young children to respect, value and develop a love of learning, through a fun and engaging curriculum. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We are very proud of our curriculum which has been shaped specifically for our learners and environment to create irresistible learning!
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