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TPIS integrates SEL through its Learning for Life programme, which emphasizes character education, leadership, resilience, and empathy in daily lessons and extracurricular activities. Students are also supported by the Wellbeing Council, made up of student leaders (House Captains, Head Boy/Girl) who contribute to decisions on issues like anti-bullying, healthy habits, and school life quality. This student voice system ensures that pupils share opinions and help shape the school environment.
The school offers inclusive Learning Support for a range of needs within mainstream classes, including reading boosters and work for gifted learners. In cases of more complex learning or behavioural difficulties, TPIS refers families to qualified external specialists, as the school does not function as a specialist SEN institution.
TPIS provides the ELLS programme, English Language & Learning Support, for students requiring assistance to access the mainstream curriculum. This includes initial reading assessments, withdrawal or in-class support sessions, and support levels categorized as Intensive or Transitional, based on standardized test results. Fees apply for these programmes.
Tara Pattana International School addresses social and emotional learning through its Learning for Life programme and a student-led Wellbeing Council. The Learning for Life programme includes structured time to focus on themes such as resilience, personal development, and interpersonal relationships. The Wellbeing Council is composed of student representatives, including House and Vice Captains, who meet regularly to discuss school-related issues such as anti-bullying and student welfare. These structures aim to provide opportunities for student input on wellbeing-related matters. SEL content is incorporated into the weekly timetable and linked to the school’s broader personal and social education framework.
Tara Pattana International School publishes a safeguarding and child protection policy outlining its procedures and expectations for all staff, visitors, and community members. The policy includes designated safeguarding roles, safe recruitment practices, mandatory reporting processes, and confidentiality guidelines. A separate Safeguarding Code of Conduct sets behavioural expectations for adults on campus, including restrictions on photography and references to data protection regulations. All adults interacting with students are required to read and sign the code. The school refers to compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and maintains records in accordance with its safeguarding protocols.
Tara Pattana International School (TPIS) is a co-educational day school in Pattaya, Thailand, offering a British-style education for students aged 18 months to 18 years. The school follows the English National Curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and progressing through Key Stages 1–5. Secondary students study for Edexcel IGCSEs in Years 10–11, and A Levels via a blended learning programme in Years 12–13. TPIS integrates “Learning for Life,” Outdoor Education, and Global Citizenship into its academic framework. Languages taught include Thai, offered three times weekly, and Mandarin as a Key Stage 4 elective. The campus features science labs, art studios, a music room, a swimming pool, sports fields, and a full-service bus network. Class sizes average 16, with a maximum of 23 students per class. The school is led by Head of School Miss Ali Bourke and became part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) group in 2025.
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