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AISB Strategic Plan Discover our ambition for the future of AISB. Our Strategic Plan outlines our commitment to empowering compassionate young leaders through a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and unforgettable experiences between 2025 to 2030. Learn more about our goals, core values, and how we’re working together to shape a vibrant and inclusive learning community. Download Strategic Plan Our new logo In support of our vision, we are introducing a new logo and visual identity that celebrates our Australian heritage and Thai connections, honoring our legacy while embracing our future. Thoughtfully designed, it carries a powerful and meaningful symbolism for our school community. Learn More FAQs

AISB SAFE RETURN TO CAMPUS Hybrid Teaching Model Topics Covered: Staggered Return On-Site Classes: Nursery to Year 6 On-Site Secondary Assemblies Staggered Return To start the return to on-site learning we will stagger the start using an “add on” staggered entry. Soi 20 Campus Weds 3/11: Year 1 students will return Thurs 4/11: Nursery, Kindergarten and Foundation students will return Soi 31 Campus Weds 3/11: Year 1 and Year 6 students will return Thurs 4/11: Year 2 and Year 5 students will join our Year 1 and Year 6 students on-site. Fri 5/11: Year 3 and 4 will return (all year levels will be on-site). Secondary school students will not be returning in this coming week, with further announcements to be made once a start date is confirmed. On-Site Classes: Nursery to Year 6 Each Year level (Syndicate) has either 3 or 4 teachers. One (1) teacher will be the Remote Learning Teacher and all other teachers will be the on-site teachers (this will depend on the number of students on-site) The children who return on-site will be divided into classes with the on-site teachers. As class sizes are small we expect to be able to have classes less than 20 on-site. The remote teacher will work with all Remote students for that year level. Students returning on-site will be controlled with at least three (3) day’s notice required if a child is returning. Quarantine Situation: Should a child or group of children be quarantined, they will resume Remote learning with the Remote Teacher for their year level. Should all class members be quarantined, they will resume Remote Learning with their on-site teacher who will switch to Remote teaching. This is most likely for all 3 day quarantines. 14 day quarantines are most likely to affect groups within a class so those quarantined will commence Remote learning with the Remote learning teacher after the initial 3 days. On-Site Secondary Students will be allocated into their Homeroom Bubbles and Curriculum Bubbles to minimise contact with other year groups, and to limit movement within the Secondary School site. Already having small class sizes helps us do this with limited disruption. Years 7 & 8: Students will have a Homeroom base classroom, where the different subject teachers will come to teach their subject. The current Year Group timetables will be followed. Music, ICT, Design & Technology, Art and Design and Physical Education will be the only subjects where students will move from their base room for specialist lessons. Years 9 & 10: Students will have a base room along with a limited range of selected rooms based on mandatory and elective subjects. This will minimise the amount of contact with other students, Year groups and movement within the Secondary school campus. Core subjects will be taught in the Year Group Base room, along with some selected Elective subjects. Elective Specialist subjects such as; Art & Design and Design & Technology will be taught in designated specialist rooms. Lesson times will be staggered and have gaps to allow for room cleaning between groups. Years 11 & 12: Students will be have a base room along with a limited range of selected rooms based on mandatory and elective subjects. This will minimise the amount of contact with other students, Year groups and movement within the Secondary school campus. Core subjects will be taught in Year Group Base rooms, along with some Elective subjects. Elective Specialist subjects such as; Art and Design and Design and Technology will be taught in designated specialist rooms. These will be staggered and have gaps to allow for cleaning between groups. *Physical Education will be conducted outside for all bubbles in designated staggered slots. Secondary Quarantine Situation: Should a student or group of students be quarantined, they will resume Remote learning. Should a teacher be quarantined, then, health permitting, the teacher will provide all lessons via Remote teaching. Classes still on-site will access these lessons on-site but via Remote Learning mode in the classroom designated for that lesson. TAs will be allocated to supervise classes. TAs will be allocated Year levels (based on floors) and remain with these year levels where possible. AISB will revert to Remote Learning should there be a number of cases throughout the Secondary school and/or a number of teachers quarantined so that the on-site program cannot effectively be carried out. Assemblies All assemblies will be online assemblies. Staggered Return On-Site Classes: Nursery - Y6 On-Site Secondary Assemblies Explore Additional Topics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Learn More Protocols & Response Plan Learn More Hybrid Teaching Model Learn More Returning to School & ATK Testing Learn More Transport & Campus Access Learn More Links & Forms Learn More Return to Menu We're Here To Help For New Parents: enquiries@australianisb.ac.th For Current Parents: suchitra.sirinarang@australianisb.ac.th Call Us Soi 20: 02-260-4575 / 02-663-5495 – 7 Soi 31: 02-662-2827 / 06-1820-6049 / 09-9218-1546

AISB SAFE RETURN TO CAMPUS Transport and Campus Access Topics Covered: Taking School Transport Parent Access On-Site Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures TAKING SCHOOL TRANSPORT Before Boarding From Home: All students boarding vans/buses from home must show a photo of the ATK test strip to the bus monitor and affirm that they have submitted it to school through the Year Level Screening link every Monday and Thursday morning before being allowed to board the van/bus from home/pick up point. All students boarding vans/buses from home must affirm to the bus monitor every morning before being allowed to board the bus that they have a Low Risk or below TST assessment. A hand held thermo scanner will be used by van/bus staff to check children before boarding. Safety Protocol: Students will sanitize their hands before boarding the van/bus. Students will be seated, socially distanced in the bus according to a written seating chart. This will assist to limit contact and allow for contact tracing. Soft gloves will be worn by all staff taking temperatures and assisting students; nannies on doors, cleaning duty, gate staff, and drivers for assisting children from vans/busses and onto vans/busses. The van/bus will be sanitised before and after each journey. Drivers and van/bus staff will wear masks at all times. Vans & busses to transport between Soi 31 and the Innovation Centre: Students will sanitize their hands before boarding the van/bus. Students will be seated, socially distanced in the bus according to a written seating chart. This will assist to limit contact and allow for contact tracing. Drivers and van/bus staff will wear masks at all times Parents Access On-Site Parents will be allowed on-site by email appointment. Parents are required to submit a negative ATK result and TST assessment (Low Risk or below). This is to be sent from home so the parent’s scan card can be activated or on Soi 20, permission given to enter. Parents are required to have their temperature taken and it must be below 37.5 degrees celsius to be given entry. Parents can visit the uniform shop and make a purchase on a Saturday morning from 9am to 12 noon. No ATK is required however an appointment, temperature check, hands sanitised and mask is required. As the uniform shop is open from Monday to Friday from 08.30 am to 4.00pm, parents may make an appointment but are required to submit a negative ATK result and declare a Low Risk and below TST assessment. Meetings with teachers: Parents are required to make an appointment to visit the class teacher on-site. This can be booked via the teacher’s email. A negative ATK result and a Low Risk and below TST assessment is required before entry to the school. Zoom meetings are encouraged instead of on-site meetings. Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures Soi 20: Drop Off: Drop off at double gates with children met by the class TA who will take students directly to their class. Foundation/Year 1: 7.30am Nursery: 8:00am Kindergarten: 8:00am Pick Up: Students will be taken to the gate in socially distanced lines and be signed out to parents. Parents wait in the tent area Nursery 1: 12noon Nursery 2: 12:10 Kindergarten: 13:00 Foundation: 13:50 Year 1: 14:00 Soi 31 (Primary): Drop Off: The entrance gate (turnstyle) opens at 7:15am. All Yr. 3,4,5,6 students scan in through the turn styles. All Yr. 1,2,3 students scan in via Clarendon. Yr.1,2,3 TAs will be at the gate to escort students to their room. All Yr. 4,5,6 students go directly to their room. Pick Up: Yr.1-3: Teachers / TAs will escort their students to the Clarendon Foyer Yr.4-5: Teachers / TAs will escort their students to the Brickendon Foyer Yr.6: Teachers / TAs will escort their students to the Entally Library NB: Montri students leave class 10 mins early Arriving parents will enter through Gate 1 and wait under cover near the Clarendon entrance. There will be TAs at a table who will sign out students when parents arrive. A TA at the table will radio to have the student brought to the parent. The parent and student will exit through Gate 1 Please note that students who have their last lesson at the Innovation Centre will be bussed back to Soi 31 for parent pickup. Students who are not picked up by 14:20 will be escorted to the Clarendon Foyer for pick up. Soi 31 (Secondary): Drop Off: Drop off at Innovation Centre – students go directly to their class. Students will enter via the Innovation Centre Gate from 7.15am using their scan card. Secondary students will be required to also scan into the Secondary School Campus at the next entry gate. Pick Up: Secondary students will either be taken to school transport to board from the Innovation Centre OR Will be picked up by parents/leave alone from the Innovation Centre entrance gate. We will manage the exit from the Secondary school to the Innovation Centre gate by Year levels to limit interaction of students. Yr. 7 first, then Yr. 8, then Yr. 9, then Yrs.10,11,12 to allow classes to distance School Transport ParentAccss Drop Off & Pick Up We're Here To Help For New Parents: enquiries@australianisb.ac.th For Current Parents: suchitra.sirinarang@australianisb.ac.th Call Us Soi 20: 02-260-4575 / 02-663-5495 – 7 Soi 31: 02-662-2827 / 06-1820-6049 / 09-9218-1546 Explore Additional Topics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Learn More Protocols & Response Plan Learn More Hybrid Teaching Model Learn More Returning to School & ATK Testing Learn More Transport & Campus Access Learn More Links & Forms Learn More Return to Menu

WELCOME TO AISB SUKHUMVIT SOI 31 CAMPUS Year 1 to Year 12 Soi 31 Campus: Gallery SOI 31 CAMPUS A boutique international campus within the heart of Bangkok The Soi 31 Campus on Sukhumvit Soi 31 is a quiet, leafy, residential area. The campus caters for children from Year 1 to Year 12. Also co-located in Soi 31 is the AISB Sports Centre and AISB Innovation Centre which are facilities shared by both campuses. The campuses are within minutes from each other and connected with a shuttle bus service under school supervision. Interested in learning more about Australian International School of Bangkok? We invite you to keep exploring our website, and get in touch with questions about our values, academics, community and more. Join us today! Book a School Visit Contact Soi 31 Campus: About Us OUR CURRICULUM The transformative learning process at Australian International School of Bangkok is designed to help our students grow both in and out of the classroom. Each day is filled with opportunities to experience new educational and social situations to further development. Our teachers create a safe and open setting, where they can guide students in exploring the world around them. Learn More Soi 31 Campus: Academics CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM Our curriculum is complemented by our co-curricular program where students have the opportunity to develop skills across arts, music, sports, sciences and digital technologies. Click the link below to learn more about our co-curricular activities. Learn More Soi 31 Campus: About Us SOI 31 FACILITIES AND CLASSROOMS Basketball Court Library IT Labs Wood Workshop Sports Center Swimming Pool Soi 31 Campus: Gallery

TESTIMONIALS Hear what our parents and students have to say about being part of the AISB community When I initially brought my son for a private school visit with Ms Malini and trial day by kindness from Ms Sheridan and Ms Hannah, my husband was abroad and unable to join. As a result, he couldn't understand why I was so eager to enroll our son in AISB and move him to AISB immediately. After visiting AISB, my husband finally realized why it is the best place for our son's education. He now appreciates the excellent learning environment and opportunities that AISB offers. I wanted to personally thank you and the entire AISB team for providing such remarkable education to our family and others . Once again, thank you for your commitment to excellence. We are grateful to have our child enrolled in AISB and look forward to witnessing his growth and progress in the coming years. Soi 20 & Soi 31 Parent Both our daughters had an excellent experience at both AISB campuses, starting at nursery levels and progressing through to Grade 4 for the eldest before we returned to Australia. Both children thoroughly enjoyed their time at AISB and took advantage of after-school activities, additional learning services and other many other activities. Both of the girls integrated very smoothly back into the Australian school system upon our recent return and were fully up to speed with local levels and requirements. Mr Greg Cairnduff and the team created a wonderful culture within the school as it has expanded over the years and the network of friends, for both the students and parents that came from it, were magnificent. AISB and the associations were one of the highlights of our seven years in Bangkok, we miss them greatly and wish them all the very best for their future. Conrad - Soi 20 & Soi 31 Parent Very rarely do you come across an educational setup that becomes more than your home. AISB Soi 20 was exactly that for us. Our daughter took her first step in the world of schooling, and we were fortunate to be associated with AISB in Bangkok. The staff, the teachers, and the school leaders make you feel nothing less than their family. Extremely accommodating and understanding in every possible way. The teachers are the best gift this school gives any child and our daughter was blessed to have such teachers in her formative years. They shaped her so well that now she is blooming as a smart and confident young girl ready for her next steps in life. If we were to rate AISB Soi 20 on a scale of 1-10 ( 10 being the highest), we will rate it 25. Saurabh - Soi 20 Parent I am very grateful to be a student in AISB. The school taught me many engaging subjects and helped improve many of my skills. Learning in this school was very fun and interesting. I found chess to be one of my hobbies and I also found my passion in art through AISB. The great thing about this school is that it is a very interactive experience while learning and it makes me feel more engaged in many subjects. I would also like to add that being part as one of the Student Council was an incredible experience. It helped improve my leadership skills and it let us, as students to have more of a voice when it comes to decision making. We were able to suggest what we could do to make the school better. That was the part I really liked. AISB has also made me many great friends who were inclusive and kind. From whom I know of, none were bullies which make me happy and grateful. I love that I have been in this school for a very long time and how it has gave me so many fond memories that I can look back on. Thank you Mr Greg for giving a fascinating school with a great education. It was a very fun and memorable experience which made me a key part of who I am today. This is a school I will never forget. Pawit (Cooper) - K1 to Year 7 Student Cooper is now attending high school in Sydney. Fantastic school for the children to learn and grow. My child moved to AISB in mid-2020. The school promotes diversity and builds up the confidence of the young minds. The school educates the skills for the future, both academics and soft skills. I am so pleased with how my child has progressed, thank you. Apiradee - Soi 31 Parent Vice-President - Australian Alumni Association (Thailand) & Director, Austcham Thailand Our son Aleix joined Soi 20 campus when he was 18 months. It was an easy transition into nursery as all the staff (from teachers to nannies) were extremely caring of Aleix feelings. And as well to our own ones, as separation is hard as well for the parents !! We were kept updated and informed about his progress, his challenges and we felt extremely confident about the school system and staff. Meeting twice a year allowed us to have a personal touch of Aleix situation, but as well through Seasaw application. We had daily updates and could communicate with the teacher at any given time. At the beginning during lockdown the learning was challenging but the school was able to re-asses and adapt to the new normal. We were extremely happy how the school reacted. Aleix will miss his teachers and friends dearly. Gloria and Lluis - Soi 20 Parents I sent both of my children to AISB since nursery school because AISB made us feel very comfortable and always showed us support. The school essentially helped raise my children the way I did. The staffs are caring and well-organized, always wanting the best for the children. AISB is my favorite school, although my children are 9 years apart, I enrolled my second child to AISB straight away, there was no doubt that it was my top choice as they provide a strong pillar for academics and extracurriculars. When my kids were at AISB, they always looked forward to going to school as the teachers made activities and learning fun. My son had sparked his interest in chess which led him to compete in multiple championships and tournaments, rooted from his time at AISB and learning from his teachers. Parichat - Soi 20 Parent AISB is a great kindergarten. My older child joined with a tremendous amount of separation anxiety but the constant care and attention by the teachers and staff of AISB helped him adapt quickly and thrive. AISB provides a home like environment and is like an extension of a family. Both my children have had positive experiences and it is a school that I would strongly recommend. Ekta - Soi 20 Parent My experience over the past five and a half years as parent at AISB is very positive. Besides the very personalized and frequent contact with Teachers and Directors I am very pleased about the way how the school approaches learning topics and organizes the day by day operation. During the COVID period the school reacted quickly and effectively to put in place an online learning platform and came up with a well working mix between virtual meetings and online provided assignments. Overall I am very satisfied with AISB. Michael - Soi 31 Parent The Australian International School, Bangkok, was the first school that both my boys attended and I couldn't have hoped for better beginnings. With their warmth, understanding, and fun learning approaches, the teachers and support staff took two little babies in Nursery and helped nurture them into curious, confident, and happy little learners. The school's homely atmosphere made it a delight for them to attend every day. I am grateful for the strong foundation towards learning that my boys were given. Nawal - Soi 20 Parent Aseem started her schooling with AISB. As a parent, we were very worried about how she will adjust first time in school, but teachers in AISB were so good and loving. Aseem has fond memories of her first school. We were very happy with their curriculum and ECA's were particularly very good with so many options. Not only the teachers but the whole staff was very good. We had a great experience!! Ramneek - Soi 20 Parent I would like to express our gratitude to everyone at AISB. Dell has been enjoying every moment at school. He always says “I love Mr. Gareth” “ I love Ms. Sarah” “The nanny takes good care of me”. Mr. Gareth and his team are very professional. Everyone is very nice to him and encourages him to be the best version of himself. For the admin staff, everyone is nice and kind to us. Khun Shailly and Khun Oil are always supportive. We are very lucky to meet such good people here and very lucky to be part of AISB family. We couldn’t find words to express all our feelings but we love everything here and AISB is the best. I have been recommending the school to many families and some of them already have been here. We have found the best school but needed to move to another school when we moved house. I hope that when we come back to our old place in the future, there will be an opportunity for us to join in again. Derek - Soi 31 Parent Testimonials: Testimonials ARE YOU A CURRENT OR ALUMNI AISB PARENT? Share Your Story Testimonials: Text

Privacy Policy AISB Website Privacy Policy Last updated: 8 June 2022 This website is operated by Australian International School Bangkok (AISB). This privacy policy sets out how Australian International School Bangkok uses and protects any information you provide us when using our website. Please read the following details carefully for details about how your information is collected and used. Australian International School Bangkok is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Any information disclosed to us through this website will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. 1. Types of Personal Information: We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal information about you including: Contact Information: Your information will be collected when submit forms or sign up to events on our website. Usage Data : Information about how you use and navigate our website is collected to optimise website performance 2. Use of information: Australian International School Bangkok will use your information provided for the purposes disclosed to you at the time the information is collected including: responding to your enquiry scheduling a school visit determining the appropriate year level for the student informing future marketing decisions We will not provide your details to any third parties without your consent. Information submitted through this website may be accessed by authorised Australian International School Bangkok employees outside Thailand. 3. External service providers Australian International School Bangkok engages with external service providers who may occasionally handle personal information from this website. These providers must comply with our data privacy policy guidelines as part of the contractual agreement. 4. Cookies This website uses session and persistent cookies to store information from submitted forms and target relevant advertisement. Click here for more information. Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your browser. They are typically used to keep track of the settings you have selected and actions they have been taken on a site. This website uses cookies for important reasons, such as: To provide a great experience when browsing our site To identify members who have registered for the website blog To monitor and analyse the performance, operation and effectiveness of the website To ensure our website is secure and safe to use. The following links explain how to access cookie settings in various browsers: Cookie settings in Firefox Cookie settings in Internet Explorer Cookie settings in Google Chrome Cookie settings in Safari (OS X) Cookie settings in Safari (iOS) Cookie settings in Android 5. Your rights You may withdraw your consent for us to access your personal information at any time. If you wish for your details to be erased, please contact us at enquiries@australianisb.ac.th

NURSERY 1 AND 2 Our Curriculum At the Australian International School Bangkok, we use the Australian Early Years Learning Framework ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming’ as our guiding curriculum document. AISB fosters a safe, nurturing learning environment for children from all backgrounds and abilities. We believe that the early years are a vital period in a child’s learning and development, and provide the foundation for life-long learning. Nursery 1 and 2: About Us LEARNING FOCUS The core focus of the Nursery program is to develop strong, trusting relationships as children transition from home to a structured learning environment. These teacher-child relationships are the foundations for children’s feelings of security, allowing children to explore, meet challenges, persevere and learn. In addition, these relationships allow educators to play a variety of important roles in supporting children’s learning. The best learning outcomes for children occur when there is a balance between child-directed play, guided play and adult-led learning. Children learn so much through play; it allows them to explore, discover, negotiate, take risks, create meaning and solve problems – all the important foundations for developing literacy, numeracy and social skills. Through this play-based learning, our skilled teachers can introduce and reinforce concepts for children to learn in way that engages each child’s interests, and captures their natural sense of inquiry, wonder and discovery. SPECIALIST CLASSES Together with their homeroom program which is guided by the EYLF, specialist classes provide further opportunities to develop the breadth and depth of the children’s skills and understandings. Nursery children attend Library, an Early Years Music Program, Swimming and a Perceptual Motor Program that fosters an integrated approach to fine and gross motor development. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP The AISB family is a rich and vibrant blend of cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and when your family joins us, we want to get to know you. By building strong, meaningful relationships with all our families, we can individualise experiences to better suit your child’s culture, interests, needs, abilities, disabilities and learning style. Families receive regular communication from the home teacher about their child’s program, progress and learning. Parents are also encouraged to contribute information about what their child is doing and learning outside of school, as this continuity between home and early learning can greatly enhance your child’s learning and development. Families are also encouraged to participate in a wide range of celebratory events throughout the year. Nursery 1 and 2: Activities

AISB Leadership Team Henri Bemelmans School Director With 39 years in education, including significant experience in international schools in Indonesia as a Principal or Head of School, my background spans science, mathematics, and IT. I began my teaching career in schools in Melbourne and later pursued postgraduate studies in Information Systems, also working as a systems analyst/programmer. I believe that student impact should guide all school leadership decisions, focusing on promoting wellbeing and creating a nurturing learning environment. Sheridan Musto Head of Early Years As an Early Years Leader, I am deeply passionate about providing high-quality education and care for young children. I am committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment, where children are encouraged to explore, create, use critical thinking, enhance their social-emotional and language skills, and become independent learners. I believe that strong partnerships with families are key to bridging home and school. Inclusivity and play-based learning drive our diverse environment, shaping a bright future for every child. Naomi White Deputy Head of Primary and Head of Teaching and Learning I’m an Australian educator with 24 years of experience, including 16 years in leadership roles with the NSW Department of Education. My roles have included Deputy Principal, Instructional Leader, and Senior Education Officer, where I led curriculum development across over twenty schools. I’m passionate about supporting teachers in delivering effective curriculum and assessments to help all learners thrive. I also value the foundational years of schooling highly. AISB's values of kindness, integrity, and respect closely align with my own. Hannah Carew Head of Primary School I am an Australian educator and leader in education, fulfilling many educational roles within the New South Wales Department of Education including: Relieving Principal, Deputy Principal, Senior Education Officer and Class Teacher. I have a Master in Leadership and Management in Education, a Graduate Certificate in International Education and a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies specialising in Special Education. I aim to inspire students to become lifelong learners who are compassionate, kind, caring citizens. Gareth Openshaw Head of STEAM and Assistant Head of Primary I am a British educator from Bolton in the United Kingdom. My teaching career began in 2009, and I have taught in British, Thai and International schools. My time at AISB began in 2018 as a classroom teacher in Year 1. Over the years, my role evolved, and now I have stepped out of the classroom into a full-time leadership role. In addition to being the Assistant Head of Primary, I am also the Head of STEAM, working with our STEAM teachers to provide a quality, well resourced STEAM program to our students. Michael Bryce Head of Secondary School For the last 16 years I have been a high school Principal in Sydney. Originally a Geography and Economics graduate I have held many different and quite varied positions within the Department of Education in NSW across western and southwestern areas of the city. My experiences in multicultural high schools will help me at AISB. I completed my Graduate honours degree at the University of NSW and my Master of Education at the university of Western Sydney. AISB ADVISORY BOARD PAUL KENNY Executive Board Member GREG CAIRNDUFF Executive Strategic Advisor MAIDA MOSS Executive School Development Advisor GLOY TUCHINDA Marketing and Experience Designer

IGCSE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): What is the IGCSE? The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It attracts almost 500,000 entries from 144 different countries every year. The IGCSE is designed to be taught as a two-year course beginning in Year 9 and culminating in external examinations in Year 10. In some subjects there is a choice between core and extended curricula, making the IGCSE suitable for a wide range of abilities. Students can enter examinations for the level that is most appropriate for them and this need not be the same across all subjects. Cambridge IGCSE is an international passport to progression and success. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide as evidence of academic ability. Cambridge IGCSE provides the perfect springboard to the Cambridge Advanced stage, typically for learners aged 16 to 19 years, as well as the International Baccalaureate diploma and other post-16 routes. Within Cambridge Advanced, learners can choose from a range of 55 Cambridge International A Level subjects. Cambridge IGCSE helps improve learner performance by developing skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving. How are the students assessed in the IGCSE? Cambridge IGCSE assessment takes place at the end of the course and can include written, oral, coursework and practical assessment. This broadens opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning, particularly when their first language is not English. In many subjects there is a choice between core and extended curricula, making Cambridge IGCSE suitable for a wide range of abilities. Grades are benchmarked using eight internationally recognised grades, A* to G, which have clear guidelines to explain the standard of achievement for each grade. Cambridge IGCSE examination sessions occur twice a year, in June and November. Results are issued in August and January. What does core and extended curriculum mean? The core curriculum is based on an overview of the subject and is suitable for students expected to achieve grades C to G. The extended curriculum is more challenging and designed for students who are expected to achieve grades A* to C. This is in line with the School’s focus on differentiation and students can choose either stream according to their ability. Students will generally make that choice in Year 10 after consultation with their parents and teachers. Beforehand we will teach all students the extended curriculum. How are the exams marked and graded? Some exams are marked on paper and some (such as multiple-choice exams) are marked automatically by a computer. But for any exam, every student’s work is marked in the same way. Cambridge examiners are teachers or experts in their subject, and they are carefully selected and trained. It is vital that they all mark to the same standard so that they can award the right mark to every student every time. After all the marking has been done, grades are set. They use a mixture of statistical evidence and expert judgement to agree on grade boundaries. Exam papers can vary slightly in difficulty, so care is taken to set the grade boundaries in the right place, so students don’t get a lower grade just because the paper they sat was more difficult than the year before. Does the IGCSE prepare the students for further study? The IGCSE provides the perfect springboard to the Cambridge International AS and A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and all Higher School Certificates in Years 11 and 12. The IGCSE is also used as a benchmark for entry into many UK universities. Does my child get to choose the subjects they study? There are over 70 subjects available at Cambridge IGCSE, and schools can offer them in any combination. At AISB, the first cohort is very small which will limit the amount of choice the students can make. However, course selection can be influenced by results in previous reports, discussion of student’s strength and weaknesses, interest in subject area and career aspirations. How much will it cost? Cambridge International charges an entry fee per syllabus per student. Schools usually also add an administration fee which includes the transportation of exam materials to and from the UK. The amount is approximately THB 2,500 per subject. What does my child receive at the end of the course? Your child will receive an embossed certificate which can be used in a student portfolio for employment and further study. IGCSE FAQs: Text

AISB SWIMMING SQUADS At AISB we have Swimming Squads for the students who want to extend their swimming skills and also wish to represent the school in swimming competitions. Training: Training sessions are held from 15:00 to 16.00, members of the Advanced Squads may choose 06.15 to 07.15, from Monday – Thursday. In each session, training sets focus on a particular stroke each week. Club Races: An additional session called “Club Races” is run on Fridays 15:00 – 16:30, where students will get an opportunity to race other students within the squad. These races provide a chance for the students to practice their 25 and 50m swims with recorded times each week, so they can work on achieving their Personal Best times. Prerequisites for participation in the squads are: Attendance: Students must have a record of attending their regular class swimming lesson during the week. Attitude: Students must have a record of trying their best and have a great attitude to swim classes. Uniform: Students must wear the school swimming costume and a swimming cap to their training sessions and competitions. We will also be swimming against other schools in Swimming Gala Competitions. Sport Clubs and Academies: About Us AISB FOOTBALL ACADEMY At AISB we are extremely proud to start the AISB Football Academy in School Year 2020-2021. We look forward to continuing our progress with the development of opportunities for our students to be professionally coached and supported in the great international sport of soccer. In this first year of the Academy, we are establishing a strong foundation of football in the school, where our students will learn and develop football and team skills under the guidance of a professional coach. The academy is designed to develop individual skills during twice weekly training sessions, with friendly fixtures and tournaments throughout the year to build on team spirit. The Coach The AISB Academy is coached by Mr. Nuno Mourinho. Nuno 24 is from Portugal. He holds a Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) C license. For the past years Nuno has coached and managed teams such as ADCR Pereira women U17 and U19. He obtained various titles from different tournaments. He is also a certified data and match analyst. This qualifications and qualities will guide and nurture our future football players. The Structure of the Academy The Academy is split into genders, with each gender having an U9 and U11 category. All age groups train twice a week with regular fixtures and tournaments throughout the year. Tournaments AISB teams will be invited to at least 6 tournaments throughout the year that will take place in Bangkok. Weekend Football During the school year there will be several Sunday fixtures planned against local Thai academies. This will give our students an excellent opportunity to put into practice what they have learnt during training. What is the cost? The cost per session is similar to regular activities conducted by outside providers. Each term varies in price depending on the number of weeks in that term. Schedule Training times take place either from 3:00-4:00pm, on weekdays. Sport Clubs and Academies: About Us

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AISB SAFE RETURN TO CAMPUS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Select from the categories below or use the search bar. Will we be having a staggered start when beginning On-site Learning? Yes. To ensure that all students have the opportunity to become familiar with the new systems in place to help protect our community, we will, for the first few days, be bringing in different year groups on different days to allow us to manage the procedures and effectively show them to students. The year groups will return as follows over the first 3 days back in school: Soi 20 Campus Weds 3/11: Year 1 students will return Thurs 4/11: Nursery, Kindergarten and Foundation students will return Soi 31 Campus Weds 3/11: Year 1 and Year 6 students will return Thurs 4/11: Year 2 and Year 5 students will join our Year 1 and Year 6 students on-site. Fri 5/11: Year 3 and 4 will return (all year levels will be on-site). Secondary school students will not be returning in this coming week, with further announcements to be made once a start date is confirmed. Will the students have to swipe in? All students on Soi 31 and Soi 31 Secondary will have a scan card which they will use to swipe in and out of the campus. Bag tags will be provided to attach the swipe card to younger student’s bags. Children on Soi 20 will not. How can we get the cards or bag tags? Swipe Cards and bag tags can be collected from school ahead of the re-opening of the school to the student. These are to be collected from the Clarendon window (Soi 31). We will advise when they are available. What will the classrooms look like? Students and teachers will be wearing masks in class at all times; The teachers will frequently be reminding the student about personal hygiene, especially washing their hands and the need for distancing to prevent the spread of illness. Every classroom will have a cleaning kit and hand sanitiser. Before and after all breaks students will sanitise their hands and also if they move to a different classroom for a specialist lesson. The teachers will encourage the student to clean their work surface throughout the school day. Classroom doors and, where safe to do so, class windows will be kept open for part of the day to encourage air flow through the learning spaces. Fixed seating (using a seating plan) will be provided to help trace student contact. We will keep this seating plan in all learning spaces and when eating. Can we still borrow books from the library? The library be open to those who return on-site to school. Can the student bring a bag to school? Yes. The student can bring a bag in with them. This should carry essential items only- water bottle, hat, spare face mask; along with anything needed for lessons that day, such as swimming gear. Will my child need to be Covid 19 tested before returning to school? Yes. To help minimise and monitor levels of infection, all students must be tested with an Antigen Test Kit (ATK) before returning to school. This must be once (1x) per week. We have just been notified that the nasal test or the saliva test can be used. Note: Nursery students do not need to do the ATK What is an ATK? An ATK is an Antigen Test Kit that screens people for Covid 19. It is not as effective as the RT-PCR Test and so is only a screening test, not a conclusive test. There are nasal ATKs and saliva ATKs. All ATKs must pass FDA standards and over 50 brands have been approved. They are sold in pharmacies and retail outlets. Where can I get an Antigen Test Kit (ATK)? Antigen tests are available from Boots Pharmacies and from MedPlus clinic (they are cheaper at Medplus). The school will sell ATKs for 90THB but will require parents to buy for 2 weeks at a time. We will provide an order form and bank details to transfer payment into. How do we conduct the ATK? What if I have difficulty? To enter the school premises, a nasal swab, or a saliva test as part of the ATK test, will need to be completed to help reduce the risk for our whole school community. We are unable to administer this test on your child, thus it must be done at home. Most test kits come with links to tutorial videos to help you administer the test correctly. There are also some examples of how to use these test kits on YouTube, but please check for any tutorial videos on the packs you purchase as they may differ slightly. Please note: You can use either a saliva test or a nasal test. How will I inform the school of my child’s ATK result? Take the test every Sunday and Wednesday evening – after 6.00pm. This means a parent can record their child’s test for Monday at any point after 6:00 pm on Sunday and their child’s test for Thursday at any point after 6 pm on Wednesday. NB: Tests are not be taken before 6.00 pm on a Sunday and Wednesday evening. Once you have taken the test, write your child’s name on the test strip and the date. Take a photo of the test strip. Send the photo via the Year Level ATK link, making sure you complete all questions on the link. NB: The link will always remain the same but each year level will have a different link. The latest we can accept a test result being forwarded to school is 6am on a Monday and 6am on a Thursday. Please send it on the Sunday and Wednesday evening. What if I forget to send in the ATK result for my child? Your child will not be allowed to enter school. If he/she arrives at school unaccompanied, he/she will be taken to the Isolation room until you pick him/her up. If accompanied by a parent or Home Helper your child will be asked to return home. You are asked to test your child at home. You may then send in the negative test result, inform the school via phone that you have sent the result and then may return to school that day. What if I forget to send in the TST result for my child? Your child will not be allowed to enter school. If he/she arrives at school unaccompanied, he/she will be taken to the Isolation Room (Care Room) until parents are able to confirm a Low risk TST and send in this confirmation via the Year Level Screening link. The child’s scan card will then be activated. If accompanied by a parent or Home Helper your child will be asked to return home or stay off site until the TST result can sent via the Year Level Screening link, be verified and the child’s scan card activated. How long will screening with ATKs and TST be required to access school? We will follow the screening requirements until we receive further directions from the MoPH and OPEC. Does my child have to be Covid 19 vaccinated to attend school? The Ministry of Public Health currently provides Covid 19 vaccinations to children aged 12-17. We ask children in this age range to be vaccinated, however they can attend school if not vaccinated. Do I need to fill in the Health and Travel declaration form again? Yes just prior to opening on-site all families will be asked to complete the form. What is Thai Save Thai? (TST) Thai Safe Thai is a website that allows you to log in and after completing a series of questions it assesses your risk as Normal, Low Risk, High Risk, Severe Risk. You must complete this every day. Firstly you will need to register. https://savethai.anamai.moph.go.th/main.php You register the Establishment as Australian International School Bangkok (โรงเรียน นานาชาติ ออสเตรเลีย กรุงเทพ) if your child attends Soi 31 or Soi 31 Secondary or Aucksara International School if your child attends Soi 20. You register as an Employee. Log in daily and complete the questions. You will be given an assessment level every time you complete the survey and will need to follow the directions given for that level. How will I inform the school of my child’s Thai Save Thai result? Every evening send via the Year Level Screening link. It takes you to a google form to fill out. You need to do it every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening. Will AISB staff be tested too? All AISB staff will also be subject to the same testing routine as the students, with the tests being carried out every Sunday evening. Staff must also send test results so that we are aware of the status of everyone who enters the school buildings. What are the arrangements for Drop-off in the morning? Soi 20 Drop off at double gates – met by TA to take students directly to their class Foundation/Year 1 7.30am Nursery 8:00am Kindergarten 8:00am Soi 31 The entrance gate (turnstyle) opens at 7:15am. All Yr. 3,4,5,6 students scan in through the turn styles. All Yr. 1,2,3 students scan in via Clarendon Students go directly to their classroom. Yr.1 to Yr.3 TAs will be at the Clarendon Foyer to escort students to their room. All Yr. 4,5,6 students go directly to their room Soi 31 Secondary School Drop off at IC– students go directly to their class Students can enter via the Innovation Centre Gate from 7.15am (use scan card) They will be required to also scan into the Secondary School Campus at the next entry gate. What are the arrangements for picking my child/ren up in the afternoon? Soi 20 Nursery 1: 12noon Nursery 2: 12:10 Kindergarten: 13:00 Foundation: 13:50 Year 1: 14:00 Students will be taken to the gate in socially distanced lines and be signed out to parents. Parents wait in the tent area. Soi 31 Yr.1-3: Teachers / TAs will escort their students to the Clarendon Foyer Yr.4-5: Teachers / TAs will escort their students to the Brickendon Foyer Yr.6: Teachers / TAs will escort their students to the Entally Library NB: Montri students leave class 10 mins early Arriving parents will enter through Gate 1 and wait under cover near the Clarendon entrance. There will be TAs at a table who will sign out children when parents arrive. A TA at the table will radio to have the student brought to the parent. • The parent and child will exit through Gate 1 Please note that students who have their last lesson at the Innovation Centre will be bussed back to Soi 31 for parent pickup. Students who are not picked up by 14:20 will be escorted to the Clarendon Foyer for pick up. Soi 31 Secondary School Secondary students will either be taken to school transport to board from the Innovation Centre or Will be picked up by parents/leave alone from the Innovation Centre entrance gate. We will manage the exit from the Secondary school to the Innovation Centre gate by Year levels to limit interaction of students. Yr. 7 first, then Yr. 8, then Yr. 9, then Yrs.10,11,12 to allow classes to distance. What do I do if my child tests positive with the ATK at home? If your child tests positive with an ATK, it is important not to panic but to remain calm and then; 1) Do not come to school. Re-test with an ATK after two hours to help rule out a possible false-positive result. Should this also show a positive result, take your child for an RT-PCR at your preferred hospital or Medpark Hospital. Or 2) Immediately take your child for an RT-PCR at your preferred hospital or Medpark Hospital. Please inform the school via email if your child has a positive ATK (after the second ATK if you intend to do a second test). Then inform the school again of the result of the RT-PCR test. Soi 31 Campus: (nurse31@australianisb.ac.th) Soi 20 Campus: (nurse.soi20@aiustralianisb.ac.th) Following an RT-PCR test result, the medical staff at the hospital will guide you through the correct course of treatment. What happens if a family member or Household staff tests positive, or we have close contact with a positive case?" (a) If someone within your household tests positive for COVID, and they have had contact with your child, your child must remain at home for 14 days and be tested with an ATK on days 1, 4 and 14. You must inform the school immediately. (b) If someone in your household becomes a high-risk person (due to exposure to someone who is infected) and they have had contact with your child, your child must remain at home for 14 days. You must inform the school immediately Your child to be tested with an ATK on days 1, 4 and 14. Each time your child takes an ATK test (ie; Day 1, 4 and14) you need to photo graph the test results (make sure you put the date and child’s name on the test strip first) and send the photo and information through the Year Level ATK link. What medical facilities do you have at school to deal with a suspected case? We have created an Isolation room (Care room) where students displaying symptoms of COVID can be moved to. The student will wait here with the school nurse until their parents come to collect them. This room is thoroughly cleaned after the student is picked up. What happens if a child in school has symptoms of COVID? The student will immediately be taken to the nurse. If the symptoms could indicate a COVID infection, the nurse will take the student to the Isolation care room, take their temperature and contact their parents. Parents will come and collect their child, along with any siblings. On arrival at home, an ATK should be conducted or you can take your child to hospital for a medical opinion. Please inform the school of the result of the initial ATK and then of the RT-PCR if one is conducted. Please do so via email. Soi 31 Campus: (nurse31@australianisb.ac.th) Soi 20 Campus: (nurse.soi20@australianisb.ac.th) Negative Test Result If the test is negative, you should continue to monitor their symptoms. The parents are to provide another negative test result after two days to allow for the child’s return to school if the symptoms are gone. Positive Test Result If a test is taken and is positive, the parents need to take the child to Hospital for the RT-PCR test and work with the hospital /medical authorities on the correct treatment for their child. What happens if there’s a case in my child’s class? If a family reports a positive ATK result for their child, the parents of that child’s class would be contacted and the class will immediately be closed for 3 days to allow deep cleaning to take place, along with other spaces the child has spent time in. Should we receive confirmation that a child has tested positive after an RT-PCR test, the school will immediately inform parents of every student in that class and move the class to Remote Learning for a total of 14 days. The parents of any other student deemed low risk for infection will also be informed so they can monitor and test their children using ATK tests. How will school support my child if they test positive? If a child tests positive with an ATK, the school can advise parents on the next steps to take in terms of obtaining a RT-PCR test. If your child is well enough to attend school Remotely, we will arrange for him/her to have Remote Learning. What actions will be taken to ensure that there is no stigma from a child/family testing positive? Some students may be anxious as they return to the classroom. Teachers will be preparing materials to support the transition of students into school and these will be delivered in Health lessons. We will also cover issues such as the need for sensitive responses when a friend or someone in their family has contracted COVID 19. Are parents allowed into school? There will be restricted access to the campus for parents. Only parents with a prior appointment (and who have taken an ATK – bring to school to verify and a TST assessment) will be allowed on campus. Will I still be able to make payments at Accounts? We ask that all accounts be paid using online payments. How can I meet my child’s teacher? You will need to make an appointment to visit the class teacher onsite. You can book an appointment via the teacher’s email. You will need to bring a negative ATK result and declare a Low Risk and below TST assessment. Zoom meetings are encouraged. How can we get the cards or bag tags? Swipe cards and bag tags can be collected from school ahead of the re-opening of the school to the student. These are to be collected from the Clarendon window (soi 31). We will advise when they are available. What’s happening with lunches and snacks? Snacks will be served in the student’s classroom and will be hand held snacks such as fruit pieces and biscuits. Snacks will be individual and served to the student by the staff, not taken from a shared plate. All students can bring a lunch from home or use the school lunch service (at cost) Please be aware that we do not allow student to share food and as we are a Nut Free school, we ask you not to pack any nuts or products containing nuts. Screens will remain on the tables to help protect the student while they have their masks off to eat. Classes will be rostered into the dining room, one class at a time or will eat in their own classroom. All students must bring their own spoon and fork every day. Any other questions? If you have any other questions regarding the return to the physical school, please contact either your child’s class teacher or Sheridan Musto – Head of Nursery Laura King - Head of Primary Neil Robinson – Head of Secondary Brenton Hall – School Director My child was temporarily withdrawn from Remote Learning or we deferred their start date. How do we return to school? We have surveyed parents to get an indication of how many students will return to school. We will re-survey once we have our date to re-open, to confirm your child’s attendance on-site. Once you confirm your intention to return on-site, our Admissions Department will confirm the school place with you and your child’s start date. Detailed information will then be sent to you. Will Remote Learning continue if we choose to keep our children at home? Our preliminary survey showed that most (90%) of students will return to On-site learning. We anticipate that we will assign one teacher from each year group to temporarily continue running Remote Learning. Children who remain working from home will be allocated to this teacher, who will not necessarily be their current classroom teacher. What if I choose Remote Learning but change my mind and want to return on-site. You can choose to return to on-site learning at any time BUT we do require 3 days notice so that we can organize your entry into a class and the teachers can prepare for your child. Please inform us via email: suzete.liwanag@australianisb.ac.th - soi 20 campus jade.villanueva@australianisb.ac.th - soi 31 campus We aren’t in Thailand. How can my child keep up with work? We have a number of families who are not in the country. They will continue with Remote Learning with the same arrangements that they currently have until the end of Term 1. Will the children still do language lessons/ Thai lessons? Language lessons will take place as normal. Teachers will create fixed seating plans for each class. This way we will have a record of where children have been sitting in the case of a positive case of Covid-19. After School Thai lessons for Thai students will commence in the second week that Onsite begins again. Will music lessons still take place? Music lessons will take place as normal. Teachers and students will use face masks when singing. Will the children be swimming? For the first week back in school, the students will not be swimming. This will allow us some time to help them adjust to life back in school and the new routines. Will PE be going ahead as normal? Yes PE will continue as scheduled and students should wear their PE uniform to school when they have a PE lesson. Will there be ASA and Sports Training? Initially, we will not be conducting in school After School Activities (ASAs) or after-school Sports Training. We will start these later once we have had a chance to ensure our safety protocols can be followed by all of our outside providers. How will the School Bus Services operate? Every Monday and Thursday morning all students boarding a bus from home must show a negative ATK result before being able to board the bus. This should be a photo on a mobile phone. Parents will also need to verbally declare a Low Risk and below TST assessment every morning. A temperature check will be taken before boarding. Student will sanitise their hands before boarding. Students will have fixed seats for the journeys they take. Buses will be sanitised after every journey. Bus drivers and bus monitors will be screened with ATKs twice per week. Please note that queues for Shuttle Services may be longer due to the reduced capacity on the bus, so please allow a little extra time for your child’s journey. How can we support the Bubble and Seal on the way to school? Parents either transporting their children to school or walking with them are encouraged to go directly from home to school avoiding stops on the way and avoiding meeting friends outside of their bubble on the way. Practise safe distancing and wear masks. Does my child have to wear a uniform if attending onsite? Yes Does my child have to wear a uniform if attending Remotely? No Will the Uniform Shop be open? Yes, parents can visit the uniform shop and make a purchase on a Saturday morning from 9am to 12 noon or on a week day before school opens for on-line learning. From Monday to Friday You will need to make an appointment to visit the uniform shop. You can book an appointment via email (admin@australianisb.ac.th - Soi 20, admin31@australianisb.ac.th - Soi31). The uniform shop is open from Monday to Friday from 08.30 am to 4. 00pm. To come on-site You will need to bring a negative ATK result and declare a Low Risk and below TST assessment. Explore Additional Topics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Learn More Protocols & Response Plan Learn More Hybrid Teaching Model Learn More Returning to School & ATK Testing Learn More Transport & Campus Access Learn More Links & Forms Learn More Return to Menu We're Here To Help For New Parents: enquiries@australianisb.ac.th For Current Parents: suchitra.sirinarang@australianisb.ac.th Call Us Soi 20: 02-260-4575 / 02-663-5495 – 7 Soi 31: 02-662-2827 / 06-1820-6049 / 09-9218-1546