FAQ

Our curriculum is based on the UK National Curriculum and then adapted to suit the needs of our learners in an international environment. Our curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for global citizenship while maintaining high academic standards. We offer a balanced approach that develops both academic excellence and personal growth for our students.

An extensive extracurricular programme supports our broad curriculum, Monday through Thursday. Each day is a rich learning experience, and the wide range of activities ensures that school life is varied and interesting.

Our school day runs from 7:40 for Upper School students, 8:00 for Middle School students and 8:15 for Early Years. The school day ends at 14:30. Students should arrive at least 15 minutes before classes begin. For our younger students in Early Years, we offer flexible pickup options.

You can reach our main office at [0844278277] or email [officeadmin@standrews-samakee.com]. Our administrative team is available from 7:30 am. For specific concerns, you can also contact your child's class teacher directly via email.

We believe in maintaining open and regular communication with parents through:

• Weekly newsletters
• Email updates
• LINE messages for urgent communications
• Social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram and X
• Parent-teacher meetings

We welcome parental involvement through our Parent Teacher Group.

• Parent-Teacher Group activities
• Attending school events and performances

We take all parent concerns seriously and aim to resolve them promptly. If you have a concern:

1. First, speak with your child's class teacher
2. If the matter remains unresolved, contact the Phase Lead
3. For further escalation, please contact the Headteacher
4. If necessary, formal complaints can be submitted following our complaints procedure, available on our website

We value respectful communication with all members of our school community and we always aim to resolve issues through respectful dialogue.

Students should bring:

• School bag
• Book Bag for library books
• Water bottle
• Pencil case - Upper School
• School uniform - swim suit, farm uniform, House shirt  and sports kit as needed for each day

Please ensure all items are clearly labeled with your child's name.

We seamlessly integrate technology into the curriculum to enhance and personalise the learning experience across all subjects. This allows students to confidently use digital tools for research, collaborative projects, data analysis, and creative expression, all while being taught to be safe, ethical, and responsible digital citizens.

We recognise that online channels are important for communication. Our school uses various platforms including LINE, Facebook, X and Instagram. When using these channels or discussing the school online, we ask parents to:

• Be respectful towards staff members and the school
• Be respectful of other parents/carers and children
• Direct any complaints through official channels
• Not use private groups or social media to complain about or criticize the school or staff
• Not use private groups or social media to address behavior issues involving other pupils
• Not upload or share photos or videos of any child other than their own without permission See Acceptable Use of the Internet: Agreement for Parents and Carers

Our school is a lively, global community where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is actively practised every day. We have a strong community that comes to life through our calendar of events, where we proudly celebrate a diverse range of global traditions. From celebrating our host country's heritage with Loy Krathong to welcoming the Lunar New Year with Chinese New Year festivities and embracing the festive spirit of Christmas,

As an international school, we celebrate our diverse community through:

• International days
• Cultural celebrations throughout the year
• Integration of global perspectives in the curriculum
• Language programmes