Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
255 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
11 |
| Most common nationality |
Thai |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Local 65% to 35% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Learner program (ELL) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin and Thai |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 in the Elementary division and 25 in the Secondary division. |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
For 4-year old and 5-year old kindergarten classes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have a bring-your-own-device policy in the secondary division and we also have a computer lab and multiple laptop/iPad carts. |
| 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? |
We are a Christian school. The students learn about Christianity and the Bible but most of our students are not Christian. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We open our doors to students of all faiths and backgrounds. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP exams |
| Results in these examinations |
We just started the AP program so we don't have any major results yet. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
For elementary students - it's only 20 minutes a day. For secondary students, probably around 1-2 hours per day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not at this time. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We differentiate instruction in order to meet the many needs of our varying learners. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We do the brigance test for younger children. We also use the MAP tests as well the LAS tests. |
| Waiting list |
Only for a couple of grade levels. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have open enrollment but prefer all applications to be in by Feb 1. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8AM |
| School finish time |
3PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have extra curricular programs in the area of sports, music, the arts, student ministries and many other realms that encourage growth and foster a positive, caring environment. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education class, Sports Leadership class, basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, cross country, swimming, etc. are all taught and offered. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we participate in sporting events against local teams and we are also a part of the Athletic Christian School Conference II (ACSC II) which includes schools from Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and South Korea. |
| Facilities at the school |
Science lab, library, health clinic, cafetorium. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have an 11-aside soccer field, an indoor gymnasium with locker rooms, a 25 meter swimming pool and a playground. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International Community School Udon Thani offers an excellent international education using a US-based AP curriculum for children from K4 (4 years old) to Grade 12. We prepare our students for university and beyond by offering an education that not only pushes our students academically but also reaches the heart, teaching biblical morals and values that will lead our students to great success in the future, treating everyone around them with respect, love and care. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Native English speaking, certified, passionate educators teach rigorous curriculum focusing on English, Math, Science, and Social Studies in addition to Physical Education, Computers, Music, and Art from a Biblically-based worldview. We make sure to focus in on reading, writing, and math development in our younger years so that a solid foundation is built in each of our students, preparing them well for the future. |