Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima
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The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, the types of needs it can support, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
The school provides an Intensive English Support Programme for new students to help develop their English language skills before they join the full curriculum. Lessons are adapted by all teachers to support the rapid development of fluent English across the curriculum.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific mental wellbeing provision, programmes, or dedicated staff roles.
St. Stephen’s International School (Khao Yai) has a comprehensive safeguarding and child protection policy, which applies to all staff, students, and visitors. The school follows the Thai Child Protection Act 2003 and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, with a zero-tolerance approach to abuse. Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Deputy DSLs (including dorm staff) are trained to manage disclosures and concerns, and all staff receive annual child protection training. Procedures cover the identification, recording, and reporting of abuse, on-site security measures, safer recruitment, and student education on personal safety. Boarding students are supervised in secure dorms with clear behavioral expectations and e-safety protocols. The policy also outlines cooperation with external agencies such as Childline Thailand, the Center for the Protection of Children’s Rights Foundation, and ECPAT International for specialist support and intervention.
St. Stephen’s International School, Khao Yai, is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 2–18, located near the UNESCO-listed Khao Yai National Park, around 150 km from Bangkok. The school follows the British curriculum, starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage, the International Primary Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels. Average class sizes are small, with around 12 students, and boarding accommodates approximately 30% of pupils. Facilities include extensive outdoor learning areas and access to natural surroundings that support the school’s strong emphasis on Outdoor Education. Students also study Thai and Mandarin in addition to English, and benefit from programmes in performing arts, sports, and community service. Its location enables unique environmental and service-based projects that integrate with the curriculum, encouraging engagement with local and global issues. This combination of academics, languages, and outdoor learning creates a distinctive experience for both local and overseas families.
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