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Nationalities
| Number of students |
180 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Thai: foreigner students 80:20 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Mandarin |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Printer 3D, Interactive board, Bugclub, Laser cutter machine, Carpenter’s tool |
| 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) |
Offering online lessons. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
100% pass |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Less than 1 hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support Department |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Paper and interview exams |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
07:30 |
| School finish time |
16:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| 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 |
In class CPR first AID, VexIQ Robotics, Field Activity, Chinese club, Outdoor fun, Library Club, Music Club, etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Football, Tennis, Basketball etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science laboratories, Canteen, ICT rooms, Art Rooms, Thai & Western Music Practise rooms, Playground, Dormitories, A specialist food technology room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
25 metre swimming pool, full-size football pitch, 3 tennis courts, large gymnasium with 2 full-size basketball courts and a stage for performances, Bouldering wall, 9-hole golf course |
Boarding
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Year 3 upwards |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Two and Three bedroom dormitories, TV rooms, Games areas, Reading rooms |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. Stephen’s International School Khao Yai offers a British international education in an idyllic natural setting, close to Khao Yai National Park. SIS is a day and boarding school, enrolling students from age 2 to 18. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
SIS believes in taking the best practices of Western International Education, whilst harnessing the national characteristics of Thai culture and promoting the values so important in Thai society. |