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For families across Bangkok seeking a well-rounded education for their children, St Andrews Sukhumvit 107, consistently emerges as a top choice. It’s part of Cognita, a global school network of over — meaning it benefits from a wealth of resources, expertise, and a shared ethos of educational excellence. However, S107 sets itself apart by prioritising each student’s holistic development through various innovative methods. Here are just five of the many ways it unlocks their full potential.
A tight-knit, international community
S107’s ethos revolves around fostering a sense of belonging and connection among students, parents, and staff. “It’s a priority for us,” affirms Head of School, Caroline Ratcliffe. This deliberate choice to maintain a smaller scale contributes to what she describes as being “small but mighty,” striking a balance between intimacy and engagement, ensuring a smooth adjustment for relocating families.
S107 actively encourages parents to get involved. Here, parents get to take part in classroom activities, workshops, coffee mornings and even fitness classes like Zumba organised by fellow parents. Communication between home and school is also paramount, with Mrs. highlighting the school’s open-door policy and regular sharing of photos and updates to keep parents informed.
“When parents feel that they’re really involved in their child’s learning, it brings that sense of belonging to the entire family — our students too,” Mrs. Ratcliffe explains. “A lot of our students see it as their second home.”
A rigorous curriculum
S107 offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme to students in Years 12 and 13. The rest of the secondary school years follow a rich, broad and exciting curriculum aligned with the English National Curriculum using the IB framework, standards and practises. “They align with our mission and values very well,” Mrs. Ratcliffe says. “At our core are four values: care, success, innovation, and inclusivity. The IB resonates closely with these values.”
Indeed, the programme promotes inquiry-based learning, sparks curiosity and active engagement, empowers self-directed learning, and encourages deep dives into topics of interest through extended essays and independent research.
Mrs. Ratcliffe is quick to emphasise the school’s commitment to embracing and respecting Thailand’s rich culture, too. “It’s about giving the opportunities for students to understand and appreciate that cultural diversity,” she says. This commitment is woven into the curriculum itself, with topics relevant to Thai culture replacing those less pertinent to the school’s context.
Enrichment beyond classrooms
Social responsibility is in the school’s DNA. Here, giving back often means venturing off campus to maximise impact. Initiatives have included building houses for local communities in northern Thailand and supporting the PAWS Foundation. These endeavours are often driven by student interests, such as last year when they painted the Reception class corridor at the Dusit campus with an “under the sea” theme, inspired by input from younger peers.
S107 also works with organisations like the Home of Grace, providing support to young teenage mothers. Currently, a clothing and equipment drive is underway, alongside fundraising for Operation Smile, aimed at aiding children with cleft lips and cleft palates.
A stellar, convenient location
S107’s spacious, green campus is in a prime location. The convenience for families residing in nearby gated communities or central Bangkok is unparalleled. “The school is literally a stone’s throw away from the city’s mass transport system BTS SkyTrain,” Mrs. Ratcliffe notes.
St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Is currently home to 600 students — 55% of whom are international. Source: St Andrews Sukhumvit 107
Inclusivity at its best
With a student body representing over 43 nationalities, S107 goes beyond buddy systems and the typical “Welcome Day” to ensure their learners feel valued, respected and supported. Instead, they focus on catering to each individual learning style, abilities, or challenges. Admission and support services are inclusive and diverse are tailored to each student’s needs and even includes a Japanese speaker as well.
“We’re reflecting the world outside,” Mrs. Ratcliffe says. “We genuinely personalise our approach. A family requests a tour and, during this appointment, we will spend time getting to know their child and what is important to their family. We identify parent hopes and dreams, student strengths and areas that we can help to develop their child further. We know that all children are different and, because if that, it is important that we take the time to understand their needs; I believe that every child can excel at something.”
The personalised approach is supported by small class sizes. Here, each lesson is delivered by one, or sometimes two educators. As they hardly ever teach more than 20 students at a time, they can offer keener attention to the unique aspirations of each student.
“Due to the flexibility of the school, I was able to pick subjects that I actually wanted to do, which can be difficult with the IB,” says graduate Teya, who has accepted a scholarship at Berklee College of Music. “I chose a range of creative arts subjects: Music, Film, Drama and Art, so I am thankful to the teachers for making that happen.”
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