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| Number of students |
480 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
46 |
| Most common nationality |
United Kingdom |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
The majority of teachers are from the UK, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland or Australia, although GIS is pleased to bring the cultural diversity of 13 different nationalities to its school. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Spanish, Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Laptop |
| 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 |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We accept all religions. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
In 2018/19 GIS students were awarded Top Student in Thailand for Coordinated Science and World Literature at IGCSE, gaining 2 of just 27 highly coveted awards. Additionally, 20% of IB students at GIS achieved 40+ out of 45 in their IB assessment compared to a 9.8% world average. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Secondary |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% access to top Universities |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Learning support offered |
Some students may need some assistance, guidance or support in order to better access the curriculum. At GIS this is usually done through in-class support or by withdrawal; sometimes individually or at other times in small groups. The key is that the Special Educational Needs staff, both teachers and teaching assistants, work to support students based on their individual needs to a programme developed in consultation with the parents. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Scholarship |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Interview and CAS Test |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7.30 |
| School finish time |
15.10 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
GIS canteen offers a healthy, nutritious and delicious menu that helps students develop, learn and perform at their best. GIS provides a buffet lunch, where there is a salad bar, fresh fruit, vegetarian dishes, and a variety of Western, Asian and Thai options each day. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Gymnastics, Art Club, Thai Traditional
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| Sports activities included |
Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Swim |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theater, science labs, music room, drama room, art gallery |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Two swimming pools, adventure playground, covered all-weather pitch, large field, specially designed outdoor play areas, 2 covered courts, all-weather pitch |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Year 5/9 years old |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Garden International School, Eastern Seaboard is a successful International School providing quality education to children from the ages of 3 to 18 through the medium of English language.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
During their time at GIS, your child's academic success will be fully supported by a wide range of sports, art, music, drama and other extra-curricular programmes. |