Thailand, Bangkok
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MISB integrates social and emotional learning primarily through its Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum. This program is developed by the school counselor and covers key themes such as identity, relationships, diversity, risk, health, and financial awareness. The curriculum is aligned with Key Stages 1 to 4, helping students build interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and self-awareness. The school’s house system also supports emotional and social development by creating smaller communities that foster collaboration, identity, and a sense of belonging. House events like quizzes, performances, and sports foster teamwork, confidence, and leadership.
MISB has a formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) department, which screens students upon admission and provides tailored support to ensure full curriculum access.
The school does offer an English Support programme to alleviate the difficulties in language acquisition for the students coming from non English backgrounds.
MISB offers individual and accessible student counseling as a core part of its support system. Counseling services are available to all students, with the school encouraging them to reach out whenever needed. The counselor works closely with teachers, coordinators, parents, and the principal to ensure that issues are addressed in the best interest of the student. The counseling program promotes problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, and building a positive self-image.
MISB’s safeguarding policy ensures that all students are protected from harm, neglect, and abuse within a safe and supportive school environment. It outlines clear responsibilities for all staff, including designated safeguarding leads, and requires immediate reporting of any concerns. Preventative practices like staff training and student wellbeing programs are emphasized, along with strict procedures for handling disclosures and suspected abuse.
The policy aligns with both Thai and UK child protection laws and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It prohibits corporal punishment, outlines digital safeguarding rules, and highlights the importance of confidentiality, student rights, and ethical care. Regular reviews ensure the policy stays updated and effective.
Modern International School Bangkok is a co-educational day school offering the British National Curriculum from Nursery to Year 13. Students are prepared for Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations in secondary years, with standard assessments at earlier stages. Facilities include science laboratories, ICT rooms, art and music studios, a library, a multipurpose auditorium, outdoor sports courts, and a swimming pool. The school also has a cafeteria and provides transport services through an outsourced provider.
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