Bangkok Patana School

British, IB

IGCSE and IB Diploma

Primary students get the opportunity to measure their performance in the International School Assessment (ISA). These provide a valuable barometer of attainment in mathematical literacy, reading and writing and are sat in Year 4, 5 and 6. Students in Years 10 and 11 follow a two-year (I)GCSE programme. This offers a broad and balanced curriculum, which provides an excellent foundation for the Senior Studies Programme. Students following the Senior Studies Programme in Years 12 and 13 undertake the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This course of study offers students the opportunity to study externally-accredited examination courses that are accepted widely throughout the world as an entrance qualification for universities and colleges of higher education.

Bangkok Patana School students, across all stages of the school, consistently achieve outstanding results in externally marked examinations. More information can be found here: https://issuu.com/bangkokpatana/docs/student_achievement

Thai, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, German, Japanese, Dutch as part of the academic World Languages curriculum, plus other languages through the Home Language programme based on demand.

Once a student is identified as needing extra support with their learning, a thorough assessment of needs is made and appropriate interventions are planned.Our Learning Support team advise teachers on planning and provide further differentiation and resources as well as practical teaching and assessment support. We follow many of the procedures of the UK Code of Practice. When a student is referred to the Learning Support team, parents will be informed. If a Learning Plan (IEP) is required, targets are set with parents and teachers and reviewed regularly. A Learning Plan is an individualized agreed plan of action which is regularly reviewed as part of the reporting cycle to parents. Children requiring speech and language therapy may be referred to our school speech therapist who will assess a child’s needs and then provide a programme of therapy if appropriate.

Bangkok Patana School caters for children with a wide range of abilities. Our specialist Learning Support teachers are available to assist students who need support in meeting the challenges of the curriculum. In Foundation Stage, we have language specialists and physical development specialists who work with the teachers to ensure the curriculum incorporates appropriate activities for good development.

The English as an Additional Language staff support students who are not fluent in English in becoming proficient English language users in order to develop socially, and achieve academic success across all areas of the curriculum. As an international school, we also believe it is important to provide support to develop home languages for all children.

7.40am – The academic programme finishes at 2.30pm with an option to finish earlier in Nursery. Extra-curricular programme commences from 2.30 - 4.30pm.

Yes, light snacks and full lunches are available from our two canteens which are situated in both the Primary and Secondary Schools. Lunches are included in Primary School fees.

Our canteens offer at least two meat-free main meal options plus rice, vegetable and salad side dishes daily. We use Halal approved suppliers for chicken and beef. We encourage anyone with specific dietary requirements including allergies to contact the school to discuss these further.