Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Development |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai |
| Average number of students per class |
15 students in Kindergarten classrooms. Kindergarten classes also have 1 or 2 teacher assistants. 23 students on average in the other classrooms |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP, SAT |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All students will have an interview with one of the school admissions officers before being placed in classes. High school students may be required to take one or more placement test in various subjects. These assessments are designed to assist SJMIS in making an accurate placement of your child into the curriculum. One or both parents are requested to accompany the student for admission. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Card and board games, paper craft, fun reading and writing, Mandarin, basic domestic science, chess, little chef, basketball, badminton, fitness, art and design, Thai dance, junior Glee club, table tennis, violin, soccer, SAT preparation, STEAM, swimming, creating digital/interactive novels, business supoprt |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At Saint John Mary International School students grow intellectually, morally, culturally, and physically as they meet with individuals from all over Thailand and abroad. Students develop respect and tolerance for all others, regardless of religion, race, or class. At SJMIS, a student can grow into a whole person and gain an education that prepares them to become global citizens. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
SJMIS visualizes itself as an International school with a dynamic learning community that challenges students to reach their academic, moral and social potential in order to become leaders of their generation, ready to impact others. |