Thailand, Udon Thani
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The school does not publish specific details about stand-alone Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programmes or dedicated SEL staff. Elements of SEL may be incorporated into the curriculum through subjects such as Bible, physical education, and community activities, but no formal SEL framework or named initiative is described.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. ICSUD is not described as a specialist SEN institution.
The school provides an English as a Second Language (ESL) programme for students who require additional language support. Placement is determined through English proficiency testing, and students may attend pull-out ESL classes for targeted instruction. The programme is designed to help students access the mainstream curriculum, and an annual fee applies for this service.
The school does not publicly disclose specific mental wellbeing programmes, counselling services, or designated mental health staff. General expectations for respectful and safe behaviour are in place, but no formal mental wellbeing initiatives are described.
The school outlines safeguarding expectations through its behaviour and conduct policies. Students are required to follow rules for safe and respectful behaviour, and parents are responsible for appropriate student drop-off and pick-up arrangements. No additional safeguarding procedures or designated safeguarding lead are publicly detailed.
International Community School Udon Thani (ICSUD) opened in September 2020 as an additional campus of ICS Bangkok. It offers an American curriculum for students from K4 through Grade 12, with English as the medium of instruction. Situated 15 km north of Udon Thani city center along Mittraphap Road on a 37-rai (15-acre) campus, it features 22 classrooms, a science lab, library, health clinic, cafeteria/auditorium, full-sized soccer field, indoor gymnasium with locker rooms, 25-m swimming pool, shaded playgrounds, covered community spaces, and extensive green areas. Starting in the 2024–25 school year, Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered both onsite and online. Class sizes are smaller on average, supporting personalized attention. Extracurricular options include sports, music, arts, and student ministries, reflecting the school’s Christian ethos and emphasis on character formation.
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