Below you can find Divisional Information for Orientation and the first day of Semester 1. 

The Elementary School (ES) orientation​ took place on Friday, August 13th. This orientation was for all families in Pre-Kindergarten 1 to Grade 5. Please click here to watch the recording of the session. To learn about your ES child’s first few days of virtual school, please click here for important dates to keep in mind. On the first day back on campus, all ES students will need a backpack, water bottle, hat, and the correct ISB uniform (Polo or PE).

Students who are entering Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten in the Early Childhood Center in the ES will have differing first days of school. Your child’s counselor will arrange a meeting with their teacher to learn about and prepare for the first day. Pre-Kindergarten 1 students will have a carefully staggered start while Students in Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten 2 will follow the rest of the Elementary School. Please be sure to join the virtual orientation detailed above for more details and view the welcome letter from the counselors to learn more.

The Middle School (MS) orientation​ will take place via Zoom at 1-2pm on Wednesday, August 11th. A repeat session (for those who cannot attend on Wednesday) will be at 8-9am on Friday, August 13th. Please find the full schedule and Zoom links here. Orientation has separate sessions for students and parents. Students have a chance to meet other students and learn about our platforms while parents are introduced to our portals and the admin team.

The High School (HS) orientation​ will take place via Zoom at 2-3.30pm on Wednesday, August 11th. A repeat session (for those who cannot attend on Wednesday) will be at 9.15-9.45am on Friday, August 13th. Please find the full schedule and Zoom links here. All the new Grade 10-12 students are required to have had their official transcript submitted by their former school or they are to hand-deliver it on this day with the former school’s official’s signature on the back flap of a sealed envelope.

MS and HS parents are also encouraged to attend the Welcome Wai event and later reach out to their child’s counselor for any transition or settling into ISB needs. 

If your family cannot attend an orientation session, please let us know. For any families who will still be in quarantine or have not yet arrived in Thailand, orientation will be conducted with your child(ren)’s counselor in a 1:1 appointment.

The school leadership also held a webinar for new families on August 20th. Please click here to see the presentation that was used to learn about updates about the school and what to look forward to this school year.

Things to think about when it comes to virtual learning

Part of maintaining a healthy, balanced life will be managing time on screens for students. Given that school will require a significant amount of screen time during virtual school, we hope that families find ways to encourage other use of time outside of school “hours” during this period. This can include physical activities, time outside, playing board games, and reading books etc. During this period of school closure, students and parents are reminded that they should continue to follow local guidelines and regulations regarding social distancing and other requirements put in place by local authorities.

We also recommend setting up a clear workspace at home so that students can focus their attention on schoolwork, but then also separate from it when disconnecting.

 We also have a set of Student Guidelines for virtual school as follows:

• Select a neutral space away from distractions for online learning — preferably at a desk or table that is a comfortable workspace with easy access to materials, laptops, internet, etc.  Avoid personal spaces, such as a bed if possible.

• Ensure others in the household are aware that there may be lessons online with an individual from ISB occurring at specific times.

• Maintain respectful, attentive behavior and engage in positive interactions with everyone in the session if synchronous.

• Refrain from using unnecessary technology during your online learning (eg. mobile phone).

• Make all efforts to contact the teacher/assistant prior to the online learning session if you are having technical difficulties.

ISB also has a set of Safeguarding requirements – with video conferencing being used (Zoom), we want to ensure that privacy is maintained for all and that teachers and students have appropriate interactions.

• Students should dress appropriately for school. While they do not have to wear uniforms, they should avoid pajamas, sleepwear, or clothing not acceptable at school.

• It is best to use workspaces like dining rooms, desks, etc. rather than personal bedrooms. Of course, with many children in a home, this can be unavoidable. Appropriate for school virtual backgrounds should be used so that unexpected access to home environments is prevented.

• Everyone in the household should be aware that live video conferencing is happening so that we avoid accidental privacy violations in the background (including noises and conversations).

Please note that the information below onwards is meant for a regular on-site start of school. It is however still useful information to know for once your child(ren) return to on-campus learning. When we are able to return to on-campus learning, your family will receive information about what to complete in order to be ready.

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School Campus Key Safety Measures

Our current safety measures are outlined below.

• All families must complete a self-declaration confirming that no household member has traveled outside of Thailand in the last 14 days or come into contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
• All those on campus must wear masks.
• Social distancing of 1-2 meters must be adhered to.
• Hand washing (with soap and water or gel) must take place frequently – before entering each classroom or when learning activities change.
• Parents must check temperatures before sending children to school. Temperatures will also be taken before boarding Montri buses and before entering campus. Anyone with a temperature of 37.5 degrees or above may not enter the campus
• Only students, staff, and those with appointments may enter the ISB campus during the initial reopening phase. We will welcome parents back on campus as soon as possible.
• Frequent cleaning and disinfection will take place.
• Students and adults who are unwell should stay home.

Preparations on Campus

In terms of facility preparations we have implemented the following:

• All turnstiles at school entrances check IDs, the completion of the self-declaration form, temperatures, and mask-wearing at the same time. 
• Hand gel dispensers are installed outside all classrooms.
• Foot sanitizing is placed at each entrance. 
• Acrylic screens are placed on tables in the cafeterias.
• Additional handwashing stations are installed by the playgrounds.
• Sensors are placed on water fountains and soap dispensers. 
• A tent has been installed on the Chevron Parking lot with more seating to allow for social distancing during lunch. 

We also have regular updates from the school Admin Team on this page where we share important information about how the school is handling the effects of COVID-19, please view this page regularly. 

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School calendar and starting times

	Have a look at the School Year Calendar to see what will be going on throughout the year and to help plan your family’s holidays. Here are also the school day starting and ending times for each division. Please note that while in virtual school, these hours may change. Note: supervision for ES students is provided starting at 7:00. ES students are to arrive at or after this time. School ends at 1:10pm on early-dismissal days. Elementary School – Pre-Kindergarten 1 & 2 – from 7:40am until 1:10pm – Kindergarten – Grade 5 – from 7:35am until 2:20pm Middle School – from 7:20am until 2:25pm High School – from 7:50am until 2:40pm – Panther Block is from 2:50 until 3:30pm on Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri. – For IB DP students only, if your first class of the day is a Higher Level class, it will start at 7:20am.
Uniforms and Supplies
The uniform consists of a polo shirt with the school emblem with a choice of khaki or black shorts, pants, skirt, or skorts. Each school division has a different uniform color (ES, MS, HS) but all students have the choice of wearing the school’s white polo shirt. Students are allowed to wear their own bottoms as long as the items are plain khaki or black and free of branding and/or labels. ISB uniforms can be purchased on campus year-round at the Book Store from 7:30am-2pm. We have also made uniform purchases available online. Please click here to learn how to make your online uniform order. Physical Education (PE) uniforms are unisex and consist of a white or yellow top with black shorts. These are required at all grade levels. Students are also expected to have appropriate footwear for PE. ES students wear PE uniforms to school on the day they have PE classes. MS and HS students must change into their PE uniforms and back into their polos for their next class. For school supplies, we advise you to wait before purchasing any items prior to your arrival but your children are welcome to bring your own. Please note however that: For ES students, virtually no school supplies are necessary as any items students would need are provided for them in their classrooms. Their teachers will inform you during the first week and throughout the year if any additional supplies are required. For the first week, we only require that students are in the correct uniform (Polo/PE), bring a backpack, water bottle, and a hat. The ES office will share what uniform is required for your child(ren)’s first day. Students in MS and HS are provided with a MacBook Air laptop for their school work during class and to take home for schoolwork. Students can use their own supplies or purchase anything required for class at the Book Store. We provide a recommended list of items or sell a supply pack to help with this. Please note that all HS students are required to have a graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus recommended) also purchasable at the Book Store.

Transportation to and from school

Half of the student population resides in the Nichada Thani housing estate which is where ISB is located. Many of these students have the wonderful option to come to school on foot, on their bicycles, or be driven to school in a family golf cart or car. This short commute to school is very safe for children to complete on their own as the roads in Nichada Thani are monitored by guards at all times. Please note that helmets are required for all students, parents, and ISB employees who wish to ride their bicycles onto campus. 

If you are using your family car to send your child(ren) to school, please obtain a car sticker by completing this application form. You will be contacted to pick up the sticker(s), once they are ready. Usually after 2-3 school days. Please feel free to check the progress of your vehicle sticker by contacting Khun Wan at patcharc@isb.ac.th or 02 9635 800 Ext. 7737.

For families living outside of Nichada Thani: ISB utilizes Montri Bus Company. Students are picked up from their residences each morning and are offered departure times from school in the afternoon which accommodate the school-sponsored after-school activities and sports programs. Not sure where to live downtown? Take a look at our map to see where the buses pick up and drop off the students. It is important to note that the bus schedule does not accommodate the schedules of all of the community activities.

Each bus has a Montri employee that acts as the bus monitor with all buses having communication systems that allow Montri personnel to keep in direct contact with the school. You can sign your child(ren) up for the bus services by completing the School Bus Services Registration Form on your child’s checklist.

Buses will leave ISB at the following times. Please note that the second and third buses are not door-to-door services and that these times may change in the future.

First buses

1:10pm for Pre-Kindergarten 1 & Pre-Kindergarten 2

2:40pm for Kindergarten to Grade 5

3:00pm for Middle School and High School

Second buses – these buses leave after extra-curricular activities

4:00pm for Elementary School – these buses will start service after August 24th

4:10pm for Middle School & High School

Third buses

5:10pm for Middle School & High School students only; Tuesday departure at 5:20pm, Friday departure at 4:50pm)

Please contact Montri Transport for the nearest drop-off point to your home.

Montri Customer Service:

Tel: +66(0) 2906 0160 /+66(0) 2919 9900 Ext. 301-304                                                                          Email: ​info@montri.co.th​ or ​cscenter@montri.co.th                                                                              Website: ​www.montri.co.th

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