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The school does not specifically label its support as “Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)” on the website. However, its practices reflect structured attention to student wellbeing and emotional development. Garden Rayong promotes confidence, collaboration, and school connectedness through weekly House competitions, cultural events, and themed experience days. In the Secondary section, students in the IB programme participate in Wellbeing Wednesday sessions led by the school counsellor, covering topics such as stress awareness and coping strategies. These initiatives are embedded in the broader pastoral programme and are supported by academic and co-curricular staff throughout the school.
Garden Rayong adopts an inclusion model to support students with SEND, following UK guidelines even though not legally required in Thailand. Support includes Quality First Teaching, differentiation, co‑teaching, and in-class assistance tailored to student needs. A Learner Passport is created collaboratively using an assess–plan–do–review cycle for personalized support strategies. The SEN department works closely with the school counsellor and may consult external specialists (e.g. educational psychologists) for students with cognitive, sensory, or socio‑emotional needs.
EAL support is embedded within the school’s inclusion approach and uses structured assessment frameworks and teaching strategies. Students are screened using the WIDA framework, and those below level 2 or 3 are provided tailored interventions through an inclusive, scaffolded approach. Support is phased through the school, from Foundation to Year 13, and includes subject-specific language support, with regular reassessment throughout the year to monitor progress.
Mental wellness is encouraged through a combination of pastoral care, structured programmes, and community rituals. The counsellor leads targeted sessions like Wellbeing Wednesday, helping students understand stress, its triggers, and practical coping techniques. Wider programs, including House system challenges, experience days, and cultural events, provide opportunities for emotional insight, peer support, and a sense of belonging within the student body.
There is no publicly available safeguarding or child protection policy on Garden International School Rayong’s official website. However, the school does state that it takes child protection very seriously and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students. While the site affirms this general commitment, it does not provide details on designated safeguarding staff, procedures, or formal protocols. Parents seeking specific information on safeguarding practices would need to contact the school directly.
Garden International School, Rayong is a co-educational British international school located in Ban Chang, Thailand, serving students aged 2 to 18. Established in 1994, the school delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). English is the language of instruction, with additional languages including Thai, Spanish, French, and Mandarin. Students benefit from small class sizes and a diverse international community of around 480 pupils. The school offers both day and boarding options from Year 5 onward. A broad co-curricular programme includes CAS, Model United Nations, and house events, while IGCSE and IB results consistently exceed global averages. Garden Rayong is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is a founding member of FOBISIA. The school’s unique feature is its integration of creativity, leadership, and service within academic life, reflected in its House system, CAS initiatives, and cultural “experience days.”
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