Rayong English Programme School
Rayong English Programme School (REPS) | |
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Knowledge Character Leadership | |
Location | |
Ban Chang, Rayong Thailand | |
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Type | Private, Mixed Day "Bilingual School" |
Established | 2004 |
Principal | David Goldsack |
Enrolment | 750 |
School color(s) | Navy Blue and White |
Website | http://www.repsrayong.com |
Rayong English Programme School is a bilingual school [1] in Thailand with approximately 750 students. It is located in Rayong Province on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand. Presently there are two school buildings with 39 air-conditioned classrooms and six other activity areas. The campus shares some facilities, such as the football field and 25 meter swimming pool, with Garden International School Bangkok. [2]
General information
The original name of the Rayong English Programme School (REPS) was Garden International School (English Programme). REPS was established on May 19, 2006, under license No. 1/2549 by MBF Taylors Ltd. The school's director is Mrs. Sopit Chayasathit. The abbreviation of REPS in Thai is Sor Phor Ror.
REPS is located at 188/46 Moo 4, Pala-Banchang Road, Tambol Pala, Amphur Banchang, Rayong Province. REPS is under the supervision of the Office of Private Education Commission (OPEC) and the Ministry of Education (MOE). The school admits boys and girls over the age of three. In accordance with English Programme regulations, the numbers of students per classroom is limited to 25 in Kindergarten and 30 students in Primary and Secondary classes.
REPS has gradually expanded as follows:
- Year 2004 : Opened with Kindergarten 1 to Primary 3
- Year 2005 : Expanded to Primary 4
- Year 2006 : Expanded to Primary 5
- Year 2007 : Expanded to Primary 6
- Year 2008 : Expanded to lower Secondary (Matthayom 1)
- Year 2009 : Expanded to Matthayom 2
- Year 2010 : Expanded to Matthayom 3
- Year 2011-2014: Expanded to Matthayom 6
The school has developed school buildings and educational and sporting facilities as follows:
- Year 2004 : The school comprises only one 2-storey building. Currently, this building is used for Garden International School.
- Year 2007 : In October, the school moved to a purpose built 3-storey building (referred to as REPS building 1).
- Year 2008 : In November, the school started construction of another 3-storey building (REPS building 2) as well as a covered sports area and changing rooms. Construction of the 25-meter swimming pool was also completed as a shared facility with GIS.
- Year 2009 : Since May, REPS building 2 has been used for Primary 6 and all Mathayom classes. Sports lessons, events and activities have taken place on the covered area.
- Year 2011 : New Canteen.
- Year 2014 : New Administration Block.
Currently, REPS has two buildings; all rooms, classrooms and activity rooms, have air-conditioning. All Kindergarten classrooms have air filters installed. There is a total of 35 classrooms, two computer labs, one language/reading room, four science laboratories, one Canteen, one library (double room), one art room, one career room, one double music room, one sickbay, one multipurpose room, a swimming pool, a covered area, a football field, a fully equipped playground, and a full range of quality, modern teaching materials and equipment. The school frequently hosts keynote speakers.
Philosophy
"Each of us has multiple ways of 'understanding' the world."
Logo
The REPS Logo is used for sealing all official document from the school. the logo consists of:
- The shape of inner shield sign represents the British curriculum.
- The Fleurs de Lis flowers on the red background represent leadership. REPS students are leaders and are able to think and act in the right manner.
- The red background behind the Fleurs de Lis flowers represents courage.
- The open books represent knowledge. This means that REPS students are eager to learn and can apply their knowledge to their lives.
- The black color behind the books means wealth, formality, and elegance.
- The flower wreaths above the shield signify victory.
- The white background to the shield and wreaths represents purity.
- This means REPS students have integrity and ethics.
- The shape of the whole logo is round to represent the world and global awareness.
School colors
- Navy Blue represents calmness, tenderness, inspiration and sincerity.
- White represents purity, kindness and wholeness.
Core curriculum
Level | Thai Language Exams | English Language Exams |
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P1 - P3 | NT and O-Net Examinations | Cambridge Young Learners Exams - Starters Movers |
P3 - P6 | NT and O-Net Examinations | Cambridge Young Learners Exams - Movers, Flyers, Cambridge KET |
M1 - M3 | NT and O-Net examinations | Cambridge KET, PET |
M4 - M6 | NT examinations. O-Net and A-Net Examinations | Cambridge PET, British curriculum IGCSEs in at least 5 subjects. |
Further Education | Thai Universities (Thai Language) | Thai and Foreign Universities (English Language) |
Class Levels
The curriculum is divided into four levels (according to the development level of students):
Level | Year Group |
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Level 1 | Primary 1-3 |
Level 2 | Primary 4-6 |
Level 3 | Matthayom 1-3 |
Level 4 | Matthayom 4-6 |
Core subjects
- Thai
- Mathematics
- Science
- Society, Religion, and Culture
- Health and Physical Fitness
- Arts
- Careers and Technology
- English Language
Student development courses
- Guidance Activity
- Student Activities
- Social Activity and Clubs