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Nationalities
| Number of students |
305 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
48 |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50/50 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, Chinese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
For the Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception classes the maximum is 18 students. Primary 18 and Secondary have a maximum of 23 students per class. |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
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? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Google Classroom |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Learning support offered |
Where possible support will be given within the mainstream class. Occasionally learners may be withdrawn for specialist lessons, for example, reading booster classes. Learning support at TPIS includes, for example:
In the case of more serious learning difficulties, TPIS has links with qualified external educational services. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Learning support is available to those who are gifted and talented to allow them to reach their full potential. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entry assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Following your initial visit, we require the prospective student (entering second term of Year 1 onwards) to complete an Admissions test, as well as provide his/her previous school report. Year 1 and 2 Admissions test comprises of English and Mathematics, preferably administered during the student’s trial day. Year 3 and above will complete a CAT4 test, a UK-based cognitive abilities test including non-verbal reasoning, verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and spatial ability. These tests are designed to reflect how students learn and their academic potential. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. School is opened to receiving students throughout the academic year and special attention is given to ensure new arrivals feel welcome and get integrated into the class. The fact that our students are used to interacting with children from many nationalities and from varying backgrounds makes the process of making new friends much easier. |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:40 |
| 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 |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
TPIS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Football and more. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football field, running track |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Tara Pattana International School provides a rigorous education with a global perspective for students of Early Years, Primary and Secondary age that draws its strength from the National Curriculum of England, and adapts to blend with the values of Thai culture. |