St. Andrews International School, Dusit

St. Andrews International School Dusit is an international school for children aged 2 to 11 years old in Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand.[1] Dusit is one of four schools in Thailand under the schools group Cognita, along with St. Andrews International School, Sukhumvit, St. Andrews International School, Rayong, and St. Andrews International School, Sathorn.

Curriculum

Early Years

Students are instructed under the English National Curriculum, with a strong focus on developing English vocabulary and communication skills. Additionally, students participate in Thai and Mandarin lessons. The school's Early Years Program includes lessons in Maths, Music, Literacy and Physical Education.

Primary

Students follow the English National Curriculum and are instructed in order to provide continuity into secondary education at St. Andrews International School, Sukhumvit. All students participate in Thai lessons, as well as the option of third language in either French or Mandarin.[2] Additionally, Dusit offers a German stream with free German lessons taught by a native speaker to cater to the large German-speaking community at the school.

ICT Program

Dusit provides an Information and Communications Technology program as part of its curriculum. The school utilizes Promethean Smart Boards and tablet devices in each classroom.

Accreditation

Dusit currently holds silver level accreditation from the Education Development Trust, indicating outstanding performance in key categories, including students' personal development, administrative leadership, and inclusion to all students' academic progression.[3]

Facilities

Dusit contains two 25 meter swimming pools, as well as 2 indoor sports halls. Part of the school's physical education program includes dance and gymnastics, both of which are conducted at the school's dance studio. Additionally, the school has an outdoor sports field for football and rugby, and an ICT suite for educating students on applying technology to their learning.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Year Listing". St. Andrews International School Dusit. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  2. ↑ "Primary Education". St. Andrews International School Dusit. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "What We Do". Education Development Trust. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "Welcome to St. Andrews International School Dusit". St. Andrews International School Dusit. Retrieved 18 July 2016.</

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