St Andrews International School Bangkok

St Andrews International School Bangkok is a British International School founded in 1997 that provides a British-style education and curriculum to children ranging from Foundation Stage 1 (2 years old) to High School (18 years old).[1] St Andrews is a Nord Anglia Education operated school and part of a network of 68 schools that spans across 29 countries. St Andrews has over 2000 students representing an international community of 50+ nationalities. St Andrews is an inclusive school that welcomes students of all abilities to be ambitious and learn in a diverse and safe environment.[2]

St Andrews International School Bangkok
Location
Watthana District, Bangkok

Thailand
Information
Type'British International School'
Established1997
OwnerNord Anglia Education
Head of SchoolPaul Schofield
Age2 to 18
AccreditationThe Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA); World Wide Education Service of CfBT Education Trust.
Websitewww.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/bangkok

The school is located across two campuses in close proximity on Sukhumvit Road in Phra Khanong District and Watthana District. St Andrews Primary School is located on Sukhumvit 71 Soi 20/1, accessible from On Nut and Phra Khanong BTS stations. St Andrews High School is located on 1020 Sukhumvit Rd, close to Ekkamai Gateway shopping mall, Ekkamai and Phra Khanong BTS stations.


St Andrews Bangkok High School on the Sukhumvit BTS Line

History

Established in 1997, St Andrews International School, Primary and High School were previously located on the same campus on Sukhumvit Soi 71. In August 2017, St Andrews International School expanded and redeveloped a nearby private bilingual Thai school into a new purpose-built High School campus on Sukhumvit Road.

In 2020, St Andrews International School, Primary School was awarded the ISC 2020 International School of the Year[3] and for the Best Environmental initiative of 2020 with the ‘Eco Beasts’.[4]

Student profile
  • 2000+ Students: (900+ Primary, 1100+ Secondary)
  • Nationalities: 50:50 International and Thai Students. 50+ Nationalities
  • Student to Teacher Ratio: Foundation Stage 6:1 KS1 / KS2 - 10:1, High School - 14:1
  • Average class size: Nursery/Kindergarten 15 students, KS1/KS2 - 20 students, High School 16 Students[5]

Curriculum

English National Curriculum

St Andrews Primary and High School follow the English National Curriculum with modifications to incorporate aspects of the international community.

St Andrews organises its students into Key Stages; Foundation, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5 and KS6. In KS5 and KS6, St Andrews offers recognised qualifications including the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).[6] The IB programme provides students with well-respected and widely recognised qualifications for entry into higher education and universities worldwide.[7]

Languages

The language of instruction at St Andrews International School Bangkok is English. Languages taught include Thai, French, Spanish, German, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese.

The First Language Programme is for French, German, Japanese and Korean students. It is an additional programme that supports students who are native speakers or have equivalent language proficiency with the necessary language skills and cultural understanding to integrate back into their national educational systems upon returning home.[8]

Learning support

St Andrews has an inclusive educational policy with non-selective admissions, welcoming students of all abilities. Learning support to students is delivered in-class in small groups as well as individually outside the classroom. Individual Education Plans (IEP) are designed for learning support students and used by teachers to adapt the classroom learning environment to meet all individuals learning needs and goals.[9]

Embracing differences (ED) & STARS Programme

ED & STARs is St Andrews Special Education Needs programme. Students in this programme receive the highest level of support. The aim is to develop important life skills, build confidence, social skills and reduce anxieties. Learning takes place in specialised classrooms on campus, in therapy sessions as well as during activities outside of the classroom. Classes are small with a lot of assistants and specialists. When suitable, children are integrated with support into mainstream environments.

Accreditation and affiliations

St Andrews has full international accreditation by the Education Development Trust (EDT). The Education Development Trust is a UK based institution that provides accreditation, INSET and educational programmes to schools in the UK and abroad.

BSO Inspection Reports indicated that St Andrews quality of education standards were outstanding across the Primary and High School.[10] This standard was validated by the International School Quality Mark (ISQM).

St Andrews International School is a recognised International Baccalaureate IB World School[11] and provides the programme to Year 12 and 13. St Andrews is an accredited examination centre. For Edexcel IGCSE, University of Cambridge IGCSE and the College Board SAT.  

St Andrews has affiliations with the below organisations:

  • Centre for British Teaching Education Trust(CfBT)
  • British Schools Overseas (BSO)[12]
  • International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)[13]
  • Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA)[14]
  • International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)[15]
  • Council of International Schools (COIS)[16]
  • The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)[17]

House system

Students and staff are allocated a House when they join St Andrews. Siblings are put into the same House to encourage House spirit both at school and at home. Students remain in the same House throughout their time at St Andrews. The four Houses are named after hill tribes in Northern Thailand – Akha (red), Karen (green), Yao (blue) and Lahu (yellow).

Every Friday all teachers, students and staff wear their coloured House t-shirt to school, and on most Friday mornings students and teachers take part in House activities. House points can be earned by each student participating in these activities. At the end of each academic year, the House with the highest overall number of points will be announced and presented with a trophy.

Facilities

High school
  • Purpose-built Classrooms.
  • Canteen.
  • Computer Suites. Apple and Microsoft software.
  • Science Laboratories.
  • Design Technology and Art Workshops.
  • Counselling Centre.
  • Examination Centre.
  • Drama Studios.
  • Music Floor.
  • 260-seat Theatre with modern lighting and sound technology.
  • Sports field - football, rugby, touch rugby, softball.
  • Indoor air conned gymnasiums - basketball, volleyball and badminton.
  • Swimming 25m Pool.
  • Tennis Courts.
  • Outdoor Multi-sport spaces.
  • Yoga.
  • Fitness Centre Gym.

Primary school
  • Purpose-built Classrooms.
  • Canteen & Snack shops.
  • Social Spaces
  • Playgrounds areas.
  • Sports Field.
  • Open Green spaces.
  • Gymnastics Centre.
  • Computer Suites.
  • Student cooking Suite

Notable Alumni
  • Nidhish Sachdeva (Athlete, Musician)[18]
  • Gabriel Watkins (Singer-Songwriter)[19]

References
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  2. "Mission and Vision | St. Andrews International School Bangkok". www.nordangliaeducation.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
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  4. News, The PIE. "Schools from nine countries recognised at International School Awards 2020". thepienews.com. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
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  6. "St Andrews International School, Bangkok". International Baccalaureate®. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  7. "International education". Retrieved 2016-09-12.
  8. "Language Programme | St. Andrews International School Bangkok". www.nordangliaeducation.com. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  9. "Learning Support in Bangkok for Kids with Dyslexia – BKK Kids". www.bkkkids.com. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  10. "EducationDevelopmentTrust" (PDF). EducationDevelopmentTrust.
  11. "St Andrews International School, Bangkok". International Baccalaureate®. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  12. "British schools overseas: accredited schools inspection reports". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  13. "International education". International Baccalaureate®. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  14. "Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Public Organization)". Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Public Organization) (in Thai). Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  15. "ISAT". www.isat.or.th. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  16. "Council of International Schools | International Education Organisation". www.cois.org. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  17. "Home - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  18. "Bluepill". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  19. "Gabe Watkins". Spotify. Retrieved 2020-10-20.


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