St. Andrews International School Sathorn Admissions Brochure

Why Choose St. Andrews

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Academic Excellence Best of International and British Learning Highly Qualified Teachers Central and Convenient Location Small Community Based School

Awarded a ‘Gold’ rating consecutively for 3 years

by Education Trust for being an outstanding school.

Offering rigorous British Curriculum amongst 40 nationalities for children aged 2-11.

Experienced, dedicated and passionate teachers, enabling students to be the best they can be to reach their full potential.

Set in the heart of Bangkok, our school makes it an easy choice for everyone.

Housing a 25 metre swimming pool, an air-conditioned canteen, two air-conditioned halls, IT suite, Music room with specialised practise rooms and a library.

Welcome to

St. Andrews International School

Sathorn

St. Andrews International School Sathorn is a small community

Sathorn has thrice been graded Gold by Education Development Trust.

based school for children aged between 2 to 11 years old. Set

The latest accreditation confirmed that Sathorn has continued to

within the central business district of Bangkok, our diverse student

provide high quality provision combining academic excellence with

community of over 390 children represent over 40 different nationalities.

a special focus on the social development of every child.

The curriculum is guided by the English National curriculum with the international nature of our community being reflected in all aspects

We welcome you to visit the school and experience the

of school life.

encouraging and nurturing environment fostered here for yourself.

We aim to provide a stimulating and positive learning environment

Karen Pennock

for all children in our care. The curriculum is broad and balanced

Head of School, Sathorn

encouraging children to develop an open and wide-ranging view of the world. We strive to support the development of critical thinking skills through social and personal education, encouraging all children to become confident and responsible individuals.

Learning is at the heart of Sathorn. We recognise children as individuals taking into account their different learning styles and previous experiences.

Our Vision

The

Gold Standard of International Learning At St. Andrews International School Sathorn, the feeling of inclusivity, in a warm and family atmosphere is palpable around the school.

The exciting curriculum, facilitates well-motivated and engaged students. This is further enriched by a plethora of extra learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

The talented, committed and hugely motivated community of teachers and leaders who work within a culture of trust. They are relentless in seeking out the best classroom practice to improve outcomes for students.

Children are happy to come to school; they come in with a smile on their face and it does not leave them throughout the day.

All staff have a holistic and personalised understanding of each child in their care and model positive relationships.

Students have excellent attitudes to learning, which contribute significantly to their outstanding academic progress.

Education Development Trust, Report

Parents are confident their children are happy and safe in the care of the school.

Awarded a ‘Gold’ rating thrice from the Education Development Trust for being an outstanding school.

Our

Global Family

Celebrating diversity each and every day with students from over 40 countries.

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America

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Iran

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Romanian

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Argentina

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Israel

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Russia

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Austria

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Ireland

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Singapore

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Australia

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Italy

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Slovak

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Belgium

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Japan

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Spain

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Brazil

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South Korea

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Sri Lanka

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British

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Kuwait

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Sudan

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Canada

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Malaysia

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Sweden

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Chile

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Mongolia

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Switzerland

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China

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Nepal

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Taiwan

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Denmark

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Netherlands

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Tanzania

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Finland

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New Zealand

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Thailand

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France

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Norway

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Turkey

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Germany

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Pakistan

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United Arab Emirates

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Hong Kong

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Philippines

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United Kingdom

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India

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Poland

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United States

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Indonesia

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Portugal

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Vietnam

Our

Campus

Set within a beautiful heritage building, our classrooms are bright and stimulating. Our Library, IT suite, and Music rooms enable a stimulating, creative curriculum to be accessed by all children.

Our

Teachers

The school has a team of highly qualified and motivated staff.

Team-building activities, workshops, conferences and lectures by

We have a close-knit community that provides a safe and secure

leading educators are among the initiatives we employ to develop

environment in which children can learn and develop.

our staff’s teaching skills. Professional development is an on-going

At St. Andrews International School Sathorn, we want each child

priority, as we strongly believe that a school flourishes when its

to be confident, happy and develop a real love of learning which

teachers are committed to lifelong learning.

they will carry with them through life.

In identifying potential staff we take into consideration their St. Andrews Sathorn is committed to recruiting teachers who are

professional experience, formal education, length of tenure at

highly experienced, dedicated and passionate about their subject as

previous schools and their on-going commitment to professional

well as being excited by the prospect of working within a dynamic

development. We are fortunate to have an outstanding team of

and diverse community.

teachers with a tremendous experience base and background.

Open-minded and curious, our teachers encourage discoveries

In short, our professional standards and expectations are high and

between subjects forming cross-curricula connections. Classroom

the support in place for our teachers is substantial.

practices emphasise active, collaborative learning.

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NATIONALITIES

Our

Early Years 2 to 5 years old

Our focus is on the whole child and this begins as soon as they

Our experienced Early Years teachers are continually assessing

start Nursery at age 2.

children’s progress through observation and conversation. Dialogue with parents is an essential part of this assessment process.

Within our nurturing and inclusive environment, we follow the

Teachers build up a portfolio of children’s progress through

Early Years Foundation Framework encouraging our children to

photographs and recorded observations. These form the basis

be confident, creative and critical thinkers through planned and

for discussions with parents, who are also invited to contribute to

purposeful play.

these portfolios.

Our

Primary School 5 to 11 years old

We follow the English National Curriculum, for children

Social and Health Education. Children also learn Thai language as a

aged 5 to 11 years. There is an emphasis on developing

mandatory requirement from the Ministry of Education.

the key skills that children need to become global, confident, life-long learners. Children are taught the specific skills for

We have high expectations of our children and carry out regular

each of the subject areas within a broad, integrated and

assessments to keep track of each child’s progress. These

meaningful context.

assessments allow us to refine our teaching and learning to make sure that the individual needs of each child are being met.

The curriculum includes the following subject areas: Maths, English,

Our children often exceed the progress of children studying in England in

Science, Information Technology, History, Geography, French, Design

both state and independent schools.

Technology, Art, Physical Education, Music, as well as, Personal,

Our

Sports and Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs)

We have specialist Physical Education (PE) teachers who are

to the activity, to introduce information concerning the fitness and

committed to developing personal wellness and physical fitness.

health benefits of regular exercise and to help students develop

Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence improves

and maintain physical fitness. Activities are rotated throughout each

strength and endurance, helps build healthy bones and muscles,

term and include football, swimming, basketball and athletics.

helps control weight, reduces anxiety and stress and increases self-esteem, mood and concentration.

St. Andrews International School, Sathorn also has access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities covering everything from sports, performing arts to language and creative activities.

PE instruction is sequential and planned to develop and improve performance skills, to impart knowledge and concepts relevant

Our

Arts Programme

The Arts play a major part in school life at St. Andrews International

productions, a variety of dance classes as well as regular daily

School, Sathorn. Music, drama, visual arts and dance allows

class activities.

children to develop their creativity and follow their passions while also building their confidence. Experienced specialist teachers work

Extra-curricular activities also play an important role here. We offer

with the children in dedicated music and performing arts rooms

a variety of clubs and activities for children to participate in at the

using the latest equipment and innovative techniques.

end of the school day.

Many opportunities are provided to encourage children to develop a love of the Arts. These include the school choir, drama

Our

Community

Parent Teacher Group (PTG) The PTG actively participates in school life and aims to

There are many opportunities for our parents to get

foster a closer relationship between parents and teachers.

involved ranging from volunteering in the classroom,

A coffee morning is arranged every month giving all parents

organising a school family event, to serving on one of the

an opportunity to socialise and make new friends, an

PTG committees.

important factor when transitioning into a new school.

St. Andrews Sathorn is proud to have a St. A vibrant international parent community that is actively involved in making our school warm and welcoming to all.

Our

Admissions Process

We welcome students throughout the year, as long as space is

assessments with our academic team. Following these

available. Admission to Sathorn is a simple 3-step process:

appointments, you will be notified whether your child has met the criteria for admission.

Step 1 Prospective students who wish to apply to Sathorn will need

Step 3

to submit all forms, should be all forms and documents via email

When a place is offered, the Medical Examination Form will also

to sathorn@standrews-schools.com before an application can

need to be completed and submitted along with the Enrolment

be reviewed. Applications are considered in chronological order

Fee prior to the student’s start date.

of receipt.

Apply today at www.standrewssathorn.com

Step 2 Once all documents have been submitted and the application fee has been received, the Admissions Office will review the application file. More information may be requested from you or from your child’s previous school. Our Admissions team will be in contact with your family to schedule age-specific