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Nationalities
| Number of students |
400+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45+ |
| Most common nationality |
Thai & British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2:1 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Dutch, French, Mandarin, Japanese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
21 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
IPads for each student. Smart TVs w/casting. |
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes from Y1-13 |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
45 minutes per subject |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
80-85% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Early Years SENCO, Primary SENCO and Secondary SENCO. A speech and Language therapist will also visit weekly |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Accellerated academic programmes, allow students to sit exams early, |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We employ a full-time onsite counsellor |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes to all |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Basic Numeracy and Literacy. They are assessed by our in house SENCO. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Any time |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
Registration at 8:20 |
| School finish time |
16:10 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes up until Year 11 |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Over 120+ per week. Sports, Academic, Social, Eco-Literate |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Basketball, Swimming, Teeball, Athletics, Touch Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball and more. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes over 25 |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Theatre, Forest School, Youth Club, Design & Technology Workshop |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Huge sports field, Swimming Pool, Covered full size basketball court, Volleyball (Grass), Volleyball (Sand) |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Wide green open spaces (set in a countryside setting), close knit school, lots of cultural and academic opportunities, small class sizes. Academic heavyweight |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our highly experienced and qualified teachers are passionate about their respective subjects and passing on their knowledge to the students within our dynamic and diverse community. Open-minded and always striving for new learning, skills and techniques, they work with their students to make new discoveries and form the connections across disciplines with active, collaborative learning. We, in turn, are passionate about developing and supporting our teaching staff, with team building activities, workshops, conferences and lectures by leading educators. We are also fortunate to have the ability to call on the vast knowledge and experience within the global Cognita schools network. Professional experience, formal education, length of job tenure and ongoing commitment to professional development are all factors closely scrutinised in the teaching staff recruitment process, as part of our quest to employ only the best talent. Our staff also reflects the school’s cultural diversity, with some 14 nationalities represented. |