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The school offers an after-school extracurricular activities (ECA) programme for Nursery to Sixth Form. The range covers Sports and Fitness, The Arts, Creative Crafts, Science and Technology, Literacy, and Fun and Games. Examples include Football, 3D Modelling, RoboTech, AI and Coding, Debating, and School Magazine. The programme runs after school from 3:00pm to 3:45pm and changes term to term; some activities are free while others require payment; sign-ups are via the Parent Portal.
The Arts are a core part of the ECA with involvement in drama, music, and visual arts. Activities include School Drama Production, Drama skills, Choir, Rock Band, Photography, Bollywood Dance, Jazz Dance, Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Art Space. These activities supplement the curriculum with performance opportunities and exhibitions. Sign-ups are via the Parent Portal; some Arts activities may incur additional fees.
International Week highlights global learning and cultural exchange. Thai festival celebrations Loy Krathong and Songkran are observed. Modern Foreign Languages (French or Mandarin) are taught in Primary as part of the curriculum, reflecting language exposure across the school. The school is a FOBISIA member, connecting with an international network.
The ECA programme offers a broad selection of social and hobby clubs after school. Examples include Trivia Club, Chess, Book Club, Storytelling, LEGO, Puzzles, Photography, Cooking, and Games and Movement; there are also dance and music options as part of the Arts ECAs. The programme runs from 3:00pm to 3:45pm and sign-ups are via the Parent Portal; some activities may require payment.
The Garden Community Group (GCG) organizes social events and links between parents, teachers, and students. The school is a member of FOBISIA, connecting its community with a broader international network. The alumni network is active and engaged with current students. The school participates in service activities such as the Mercy Center Shoebox Appeal.
Garden operates a House System with four Houses: Gecko, Eagle, Cobra and Tiger. Each House elects two Captains, one Primary and one Secondary. The House Event Calendar features competitions such as table tennis, trivia, and entrepreneurial tournaments that foster leadership, teamwork and creativity. The House System is inclusive and brings students of different year groups together.
Sport plays a fundamental role in the Garden approach; all students have Physical Education and Swimming as part of the formal curriculum. The ECA offers a wide range of sport and fitness clubs, with over 50 activities overall and high participation rates. Outdoor spaces and wellness-focused facilities include PE spaces and an Eco-Garden for outdoor activities and mindful moments.
Garden International School Bangkok, founded in 1999, is a co‑educational day school in the Sathorn district serving students aged 2–18. It follows the UK’s EYFS in Early Years, a modified British National Curriculum in Primary and Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE in Key Stage 4, and Cambridge A Levels in Sixth Form. The school occupies a leafy, compact campus tucked among central Bangkok’s high‑rises, complete with gardens, an outdoor classroom, swimming pool, science labs, art studio and auditorium. Students engage in regular outdoor education trips from Year 3, residential camps, and competitive sports through GBAC and FOBISIA leagues. They can also participate in drama productions, choir, visual arts showcases, robotics, debating and yoga via a robust ECA program.
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