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D‑PREP uses a Life Skills Framework to help students understand and manage their emotions, including mindfulness practice and emotional awareness tools like the “Mood Meter” from as early as Grade 1 . The school counseling team offers support to students in need of social‑emotional guidance, working closely with teachers and parents to tailor programmes that promote resilience and healthy relationships . SEL is formally integrated in classroom routines and special activities across Early Years and Primary levels, reinforcing character development alongside academic learning .
D‑PREP provides individualized learning support through a student support team, including learning specialists and counselors, who collaborate with families to meet diverse learning needs . The school welcomes shadow teachers for students who require one‑to‑one assistance and can accommodate a range of mild to moderate learning differences, though it is not a specialized SEN school . Detailed public information on specific categories of SEN supported is not shared on the website.
D‑PREP offers a tailored English Language Learner (ELL) programme for students in Grades 1 through 12. This includes options such as “Intensive ELL”, “100% ELL”, and “50% ELL” support, assigned based on WIDA English proficiency scores to help students integrate into mainstream classes with confidence.
D‑PREP includes mental well‑being in its broader social-emotional support services, offering counseling and mindfulness practices embedded in the Life Skills Framework to help students manage stress and self-awareness . The school counselor works alongside the student support team to provide guidance tailored to individual needs and enhance emotional resilience .
D‑PREP states that student safety is a key priority and offers comprehensive safeguarding measures, including controlled entry systems, CCTV monitoring, trained security personnel, and regular emergency drills. The student support services team collaborates on child protection policies and proactive supervision to ensure children feel safe and supported within the school environment .
D-PREP International School – Main Campus, situated near Mega Bangna in Samut Prakan, Thailand, serves students from early years to Grade 5 using an American curriculum framework integrated with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). English is the primary language of instruction, with Thai and Chinese taught as additional languages. The campus features dedicated learning spaces such as a science lab, art room, black box theater, and the D-Lab, a creative makerspace supporting design and robotics. One of D-PREP’s signature initiatives is the “Dream Project,” where students develop and present personally meaningful projects that integrate learning across subjects. After completing Grade 5, students continue their education at D-PREP Secondary Campus. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and provides a bus service for student transport.
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