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St. Stephen's International School Bangkok offers a diverse enrichment programme that contextualises and reinforces classroom learning while developing communication, collaboration and leadership. Students are encouraged to participate in two activities per week, with the programme refreshed each term to introduce new activities and skills. The academic-enrichment activities include Debating and/or Public Speaking, Model United Nations (MUN), Mathematics Challenge and Mathematics Problem Solving and Games, alongside robotics, coding and other problem-solving tasks delivered with external partners.
The Music Department offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including choirs for different ages, an orchestra, a Thai music ensemble, rock bands and a world drumming ensemble. An Instrumental Programme provides weekly tuition for over 100 students, with termly sign-ups and encouragement to pursue ABRSM examinations. Drama is taught to all students in Key Stage 3, and annual productions involve pupils from across the school. The department also participates in Thailand International Schools Activity Conference (TISAC) and FOBISIA events.
Language and cultural activities are part of the enrichment offering, including Chinese Art & Culture and Chinese pop songs, Mandarin language experiences, and reading/book clubs conducted in English, Mandarin and Thai. The programme includes language and culture activities alongside sports and technology as part of a broad enrichment curriculum. These activities foster international mindedness and cross-cultural communication.
The enrichment programme includes social and hobby clubs such as Chess Club, Film Club, and various creative activities. Other clubs include reading and writing groups and technology-focused activities, with staff-led and externally supported options. The programme emphasises teamwork, creativity and personal interests across a broad range of pursuits.
Community service is embedded in both the Primary and Secondary programmes, with partnerships including Operation Smile, Lopburi HIV Hospice, Second Chance and The Gift of Happiness. The enrichment programme extends students' community understanding through service clubs, fundraising, visits and hands-on projects, and ongoing events such as charity walks and bike challenges.
Leadership development is an explicit part of the enrichment programme, with student leadership roles such as House Captains and opportunities to participate in team-based projects. The programme aims to develop communication, collaboration and professional skills, and includes external partnerships to broaden leadership experiences.
A broad sport programme supports wellbeing, with weekly physical education, opportunities to study at IGCSE and A Level, and Leadership and Fitness units for older students. Students participate in FOBISIA and local competitions, and house sports days and swimming galas provide teamwork experiences. Mindfulness and wellness activities, including mindfulness-focused yoga and other fitness activities, are offered within the enrichment programme.
St. Stephen’s International School in Bangkok offers education for students from early years through secondary school. It follows the British curriculum, leading to IGCSE and A Level exams in the upper years. The school includes both academic subjects and co-curricular activities as part of its regular programme. Facilities at the campus include science labs, ICT rooms, a library, music and drama rooms, a swimming pool, sports fields, and a gymnasium. Students also take part in school trips and project-based learning activities throughout the year.
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