About the School

Overview

Shrewsbury International School is blessed with one of the most dramatic educational settings in the world. Just as our noble sister establishment in England has taken its form over 450 years from its riverside setting, so we are energised by the activity and values of the majestic Chao Praya river next to which we stand. Thriving mercantile exchange outside our walls is mirrored within our classrooms by bustling industry as we search for peerless academic success in Thailand.

The school's aspiration though, like that of its neighbouring seafarers, is not limited by the horizon of measurable things. Our children are encouraged by a simply remarkable team of teachers to look beyond their known fields of vision to become international ambassadors: characters of steely integrity and sensitivity in equal measure; characters tolerant of variance and empowered by multi-lingualism; characters considerate and caring yet ambitious to make a difference in a world sorely in need of such compassion and strength.

Please do make contact or, if you can, come and see us in action. The warmest possible welcome awaits you and perhaps your children too can become beneficiaries of this priceless education in a setting which will leave its unique imprint on them for life.

School Profile

Year opened: 2003

Current roll: 1,450

Age range: 3-18

Nationalities: 35

Main nationalities: Thai, British, American, Indian, Australian

Waiting lists: Yes, in certain year groups

Curriculum: National Curriculum of England and Wales

Examinations: IGCSE and GCSE at age 16, A-Levels at age 18

Accreditation: CIS, NEASC, ONESQA

Affiliations: FOBISSEA, HMC (UK),

Language of instruction: English

Languages taught: Thai, Japanese, Spanish, French, Mandarin

Admission: Year round

Admission criteria: Selective (following exam and interview)

Facilities:

•   Library, with 32,000 books, CDs & DVDS

•   Auditorium, seating 580 people

•   Interactive white boards in every classroom

•   Fully equipped computer suites (Apple Mac and PC)

•   Two gymnasiums

•   Three tennis courts

•   Two sports fields (one with running track)

•   Three outdoor playgrounds

•   Dining room, serving hot lunches every day

•   Aquatics centre – including learners’ pool, junior pool (also used for water polo) and championship pool with electronic racing blocks and scoreboard