Thailand, Bangkok
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St Andrews International School Bangkok was founded in 1997, initially operating on a single Sukhumvit Soi 71 campus. In August 2017, a second, purpose-built High School campus opened nearby on Sukhumvit Road. The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education network and remains privately owned, with an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes students of all abilities.
The school community brings together students, families, and staff from over 50 nationalities, fostering cultural awareness and collaboration in events like Inclusion Week, International Week, and various service projects. Cultural celebrations and charity events, including global partnerships and fundraising initiatives, are regularly held, engaging both Primary and Secondary campuses.
While St Andrews does not publicise a formal “PTA” by name, parent involvement is strong in organising cultural and charitable events such as International Day stalls, food sales for causes, and support for community service projects. Parents regularly take part in workshops, coffee mornings, and activity camps, collaborating with the school’s administration to support events like French Day, Eco‑Beasts, and Inclusion Week. These initiatives are coordinated through the school’s Parent Essentials and Activity Camp sign-up systems, involving volunteer coordination and family-led partnerships.
St Andrews Primary School, established in 1997 for children aged 2 to 11, follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the English National Curriculum through Key Stages 1 and 2. The school provides a warm, purpose-built environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive through play-based, personalised learning. Located on Sukhumvit 71 (Soi Pridi Banomyong) in Bangkok’s Watthana District, the Primary School is a 10-minute drive from Ekkamai and Phra Khanong BTS stations, with a shuttle service from the High School campus and Ekkamai BTS Station (connect via Gateway Ekkamai mall). Class sizes average around 18 in the Early Years and 23 in Years 1–6, supported by teaching assistants at ratios of 1:6 to 1:9. Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled at the Primary School. Teaching is delivered in English, with Thai language lessons and native-language support offered in German, French, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin, plus elective Modern Foreign Languages such as Spanish. From the Early Years, students explore musical instruments as part of the curriculum. In Year 5, they join the instrumental programme and choose an instrument for a dedicated weekly lesson. As part of Nord Anglia Education, St Andrews benefits from collaborations with UNICEF, MIT, and The Juilliard School, enriching learning with creative, real-world experiences and fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and global citizenship.
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