Thailand, Bangkok
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AoBSO (Association of British Schools Overseas): Recognised for meeting the standards of British international education globally.
BSO (British Schools Overseas): Accredited by the UK Department for Education, confirming UK-equivalent quality.
CIS (Council of International Schools): Validates international standards in teaching, governance, and child safeguarding.
Education Development Trust (EDT) / ISQM (International Schools Quality Mark – Gold Accreditation): The school received Gold status, confirming outstanding performance in all inspection areas.
ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment): Accreditation by Thailand’s national education authority.
IQM (Inclusive School Award – Centre of Excellence): Recognises excellence in inclusive education practices; awarded in 2024.
FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia): Member school with access to academic and co-curricular collaboration across Asia.
ISAT (International Schools Association of Thailand): Membership among recognised international schools in Thailand.
NASEN (National Association for Special Educational Needs): Supports best practices for inclusive education.
SENIA (Special Education Network & Inclusion Association): Membership affirms commitment to inclusion and neurodiversity.
Cambridge Assessment International Education: Authorised to offer Cambridge IGCSE and A Level examinations.
Edexcel / Pearson BTEC: Recognised for delivery of vocational and academic qualifications.
AQA: Authorised assessment centre for UK qualifications.
ESP (Educational Success Partners): Partner school supporting educational excellence initiatives.
IB (International Baccalaureate): Authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and IB Career-related Programme (CP) in the secondary years.
NACAC / International ACAC: Memberships supporting university counselling and admissions globally.
UCAS: Registered UCAS centre for UK university admissions.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award: Participates in this global youth development programme.
Eco-Schools Silver Award: Recognised for its environmental and sustainability initiatives.
International School of the Year (2020): Recognised by The PIE News for innovation and community engagement.
Best Environmental Initiative (Eco‑Beasts, 2020): Honoured at the International School Awards for student-led environmental projects.
IQM Inclusive School Award: Centre of Excellence (2024) – First international school outside the UK to receive this status.
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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