Rayong English Programme School

Rayong English Programme School (REPS)
Knowledge Character Leadership
Location
Ban Chang, Rayong Thailand
Information
Type	Private, mixed day bilingual
Established	2004
Principal	Steven Armstrong
Enrolment	750
School color(s)	Navy blue and white
Website	http://www.repsrayong.com

Rayong English Programme School (or REPS) is a bilingual school ^[1] in Thailand with 750 students. It is located in Rayong Province on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand. ^[2]

The original name of the Rayong English Programme School was Garden International School (English Programme). REPS was established on May 19, 2006, by MBF Taylors Ltd. The school's director is Mrs. Sopit Chayasathit. The abbreviation of REPS in Thai is Sor Phor Ror.

Information

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.

Location

REPS is located at 188/46 Moo 4, Pala-Banchang Road, Tambol Pala, Amphur Banchang, Rayong Province.

Expansion

• 2004: Opened with Kindergarten 1 to Primary 3
• 2005: Expanded to Primary 4
• 2006: Expanded to Primary 5
• 2007: Expanded to Primary 6
• 2008: Expanded to Lower Secondary (Matthayom 1)
• 2009: Expanded to Matthayom 2
• 2010: Expanded to Matthayom 3
• 2011-2014: Expanded to Matthayom 6

Buildings

• 2004: The school comprises only one 2-storey building. The building is used for Garden International School.
• 2007: In October, the school moved to a purpose built 3-storey building (referred to as REPS building 1).
• 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 completed as a shared facility with GIS.
• 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.
• 2011: New canteen.
• 2014: New administration block.

Facilities

REPS has two buildings. All rooms, classrooms and activity rooms have air-conditioning. All Kindergarten classrooms have air filters installed. There are 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, and a playground.

Motto

"Each of us has multiple ways of 'understanding' the world."

Logo

• The shape of the inner shield sign represents the British curriculum.
• The Fleurs de Lis flowers on the red background represent leadership.
• The red background behind the Fleurs de Lis flowers represents courage.
• The open books represent knowledge.
• 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.
• The shape of the whole logo is round to represent the world and global awareness.

Colors

• Navy blue represents calmness, tenderness, inspiration and sincerity.
• White represents purity, kindness and wholeness.

Core curriculum

Class Levels

The curriculum is divided into four levels (according to the development level of students):

Core subjects

• Thai
• Mathematics
• Science
• Society, Religion, and Culture
• Health and Physical Fitness
• Careers and Technology
• English Language

Student development courses

• Guidance Activity
• Student Activities
• Social Activity and Clubs

References