The new school year (2010 -2011) started on May 17, 2010. The enrollment has consistently increased over the past 4 years. Below is a breakdown at the beginning of this school year.
| As of May 17, 2010 | ||
| Kindergarten Boarding | 1 | |
| Kindergarten day | 13 | |
| Total of Kindergarten | 14 | |
| ES Boarding school | 97 | |
| ES day School | 54 | |
| Total of Elementary | 151 | |
| MS Boarding school | 218 | |
| MS day school | 36 | |
| Total of Middle school | 254 | |
| HS Boarding school | 301 | |
| HS day school | 22 | |
| Total of High School | 323 | |
| Hospitality Program Boarding | 43 | |
| Hospitality Program Day | 5 | |
| Total of Hospitality Program | 48 | |
| Total of students | 790 | |
Academic results
All 67 of the students from last years M6 class graduated successfully. Five students went off to well paid jobs, either in the family business or elsewhere. 62 are entering university after passing the applicable examinations. Among these, six students received a Rajaprajanugroh's scholarship (GPA above 3.5). Their GPAs are 3.84, 3.75, 3.73, 3.65, 3.62, and 3.54 (6 girls).
The students are now majoring in the following subjects:
| Physical Therapy | Science and Technology |
| Mechanical engineering | Psychology |
| Nursing | Music/Thai classical dance |
| Health care | Traditional Thai Medicine |
| Food science and Technology | Natural Resources |
| Science Program in Aquaculture | Tropical Forestry |
| Fishery Management | Science Program in Information Technology |
| Marine Science | Physical Education |
| Arts Programs in Tourism/Hotel | Dental assisting |
| Environment Management | Home Economics |
| Computer Technology | Business Administration program in General Management |
| Accounting | Law |
Location of Universities they will attend:
Number of Students
Prae
2
Phuket
25
Suratthani
2
Nakornsritommarat
1
Pattani
3
Chumporn
2
Krabi
1
Pitsanulok
1
Bangkok
13
Pratumthani
12
Update on ISB supported project
The Music room
Classes are taught in the music room during school hours. It is a wonderful, open room that gets plenty of light and breeze. Students really seem to enjoy the room and can be found practicing at all times, including weekends. Students also use the room to practice their instruments after school. The sounds of music can be heard every night coming from the music room.
Update on ESL Program at R35, as of May, 2010
First Semester:
During this year's first semester, we had four volunteers, all of whom were American. Ms.Kelsey, Ms.Monique, Mr. George, and Ms.Leise from Princeton in Asia. These teachers were well loved by our students and spent a great deal of extra time after class hours talking, playing games, and engaging in other English language building activities with the students.
Second Semester:
Our second semester volunteers make up one of the best groups of teachers that we have ever had. In addition to our continuing PIA fellow, Ms.Leise, a second (Mr.Rafael), has arrived and is off to a great start. Additionally, we have two returning teachers, Ms.Wai Yee and Mr.Avi, both of whom possess excellent Thai language skills as well as years of teaching experience. Wai Yee began teaching at R35 in 2006 and has just returned from the United States with a master's degree in language teaching from The School for International Training (one of the best MATESOL programs in the county.) Avi taught at R35 for a period of 18 months, beginning in 2007, and after spending a year in Bangkok teaching at Siam University, has returned to the US. In addition to providing high level teaching in their classrooms, Avi and Wai Yee are actively developing the teaching abilities and the Thai language skills of our newer volunteers.
This school year has been quite successful, and we have high expectations for our next graduating class. ISB's continued support for this program is making a tremendous impact on the lives of the students at R35.
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