What separates a school from a vibrant place for learning? For the students at St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit S107, the answer lies in our ever-vibrant community.
The moment students step inside our campus, they are exposed to an environment that nurtures cultural diversity. Since our student body is represented by over 40 nationalities, we’re sure to instil inclusivity into our students’ budding minds. This prepares them to thrive in an increasingly globalised society.
But, of course, our values don’t end at inclusivity. With a holistic approach to education, St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit highlights learning as a collaborative effort. Hence, our school culture promotes the participation of faculty, staff, and parents.
So, when we say S107 is a community of learners, that means we hope to give a lasting learning experience to all—fostering a sense of belonging to students and their respective families and teachers.
How Does Our British Curriculum Impact Our School’s Culture?
For many Thai and expat families, the top-calibre British curriculum is to be expected from St. Andrews Sukhumvit S107. To be more specific, our brand of education is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum (until Key Stage 3). This structure allows holistic learning to flourish in our school culture.
One of this curriculum’s key characteristics is its emphasis on active engagement in learning. The main objective here is to encourage students to own their educational experience.
While we regard academic-based activities highly, we also acknowledge that academics shouldn’t be the sole source of students’ learning. For this reason, after-school activities have become an evident part of our culture.
S107 has dedicated state-of-the-art facilities for students to access beyond class hours. This helps foster a love for holistic learning as our young learners develop their skills not just in academics but also in sports and the creative arts.
The more students hone their skills, the more their confidence in their skills develops. That leads them to opportunities to work with various perspectives.
Such diversity reflects St. Andrews Sukhumvit’s international makeup of students, and with the guidance of our teaching staff and their families, students can strengthen the school’s community ethos of mutual respect.
So, to synthesise the value of our education, S107 is proud to adopt a curriculum that offers structured learning. However, this doesn’t mean we offer our young learners a rigid learning experience.
Students will always be encouraged to own how they want to learn within and beyond class hours. That empowers them to continue nourishing their growth rather than getting stressed out and pressured to improve.
How Does S107 Uphold the Value of Inclusivity?
Alongside academic excellence, promoting certain values can turn a school into a community of learners. For St. Andrews Sukhumvit, these values include inclusivity, resilience and leadership.
The fact that our student body is composed of 40 nationalities is a testament to how welcoming our school is to various ethnicities and cultures. Such diversity provides children with chances to work with students whose cultural backgrounds may be unfamiliar. This opens their young minds to the idea of cultural relativism.
Inclusivity in St. Andrews Sukhumvit can also mean another thing. While we at S107 carefully evaluate students who wish to enrol in our programmes, we also understand that some students may need additional support.
That is why we offer a Learning Support provision tailored to each child’s unique needs. Whenever a student struggles to accomplish certain milestones, S107 takes a collaborative approach to empower the student.
We also have a Learning Support Department to collaborate with our classroom teachers. This department aids teachers in developing personalised methods for students to access our curriculum.
We will also encourage parents to get involved in providing extra support for our students. In certain cases, we even help families connect with external therapists should the situation call for professional guidance.
Through this collaborative effort, we can assure you that no students are overlooked—this is why inclusivity flourishes in St. Andrews Sukhumvit in both our culture and academics.
What Are the Ways Students of St. Andrews Sukhumvit Hone Their Resiliency and Leadership Skills?
Other values our community of learners nurtures are resilience and leadership.
Keep in mind that our approach to education grounds itself on the value of self-motivated learning. This all ties back to how our curriculum encourages students to own their learning experiences. So, at the core, we teach students to acknowledge their triumphs and failures.
Resilience is essential in our community because it motivates everyone to push forward. That’s why, at S107, you won’t see a student get tossed aside for having a slower learning pace.
Instead, the school takes on a more personalised and collaborative approach to help such a student progress holistically.
On the other hand, student leadership is also something St. Andrews Sukhumvit enriches. Along with having a student council representative, our young learners are offered the chance to become head students, house captains and environmental leaders.
Leadership opportunities are abundant at S107, whether through academics, clubs, or student-led initiatives. This coincides with our goal of shaping young minds into becoming future leaders.
What Can Parents Do to Get Involved in Our Community?
Parents also play a significant role in our community. Through our Parent Group, families can contribute to the success of our school events.
Volunteers can shine during events like Sports Day, Songkran, and Christmas. Parents may even represent their native countries during International Day. By helping plan the festivities, families can promote a sense of unity across diverse backgrounds.
Beyond participation, parents can deepen their engagement by attending workshops. Each session is designed to help adults connect to their child’s learning journey.
By encouraging parents to join these training sessions, they can truly feel how St. Andrews Sukhumvit’s community of learners isn’t exclusive to students. Such opportunities reflect how learning is indeed lifelong.
Parents can then access meaningful ways to support the school’s promise of holistic learning while enjoying a sense of belongingness.
Wrapping It All Up
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit S107 is proud that it’s more than just a school. We are a community of learners that involves many in shaping our students’ educational experience.
Adopting the British Curriculum in Thailand helps mould our unique culture. We focus more on self-motivated learning, providing our students with structured academic work and extracurricular activities.
Because of this approach to education, we can help promote inclusivity, resilience, and leadership within our student body.
These values are also our motivators to offer parents opportunities for participation. Along with offering workshops, we ensure families will feel a sense of belonging within the S107 community.
Our culture and values are in line with our identity as a proud member of Cognita. This prestigious organisation helps manage world-class schools from across the globe.
Are you ready to discover our campus life first-hand? Fill out our online form or book a school tour so we can warmly welcome your family to S107.
