School Year
The academic year starts in August and ends in June and is divided into three terms as shown below.
Term 1. August to December
Term 2. January to April
Term 3. April to June

Ages and Classes
The school caters for students aged 2 to 18 years old. Students are allocated to classes according to their age on 1st September.

Curriculum
Whilst Charter International School bases its curriculum on the English National Curriculum, we have adjusted it to reflect the international nature of the school. See ‘Curriculum’ section for further detailed information.

Standard Assessments
Throughout the Primary School, students are assessed against English National Curriculum standards to evaluate their progress in English and Maths. In Secondary students study for external examinations from Cambridge University in Year 9 in Checkpoint, Year 10 and 11 in IGCSE and Year 12 and 13 at A Level.

English Language Support (ELS)
English Language Support is available for students in the primary and secondary school who require extra help learning English. The aim of the ELS programme is to improve the students’ command of the English language as quickly as possible so they can fully take part in all mainstream lessons.

After-School Activities (Optional)
English Language Support is available for students in the primary and secondary school who require extra help learning English. The aim of the ELS programme is to improve the students’ command of the English language as quickly as possible so they can fully take part in all mainstream lessons.

Snacks and lunch
There is a full snack and lunch programme, comprising a light mid-morning snack with milk and a choice of Thai and International cuisine at lunchtime in line with the school’s healthy eating policy.

Bus Service
The school offers a bus service to collect and return students. A bus monitor collects students from their classroom at the end of the day and escorts them to the bus. Bus rules govern the behaviour of students when using the school bus. For more information, please contact the school office.

Admissions Procedures
Our admissions procedures are in place :
• To ensure that all admissions are handled effectively and efficiently
• To ensure consistency in the admission of students.
• To ensure each student is admitted to the appropriate class at a time best suited to the student’s development, and that the educational programmes offered are suited to the student’s needs.

Please note that we are unable to accept students with severe learning difficulties.                                                                                                                        

Application
• Parents complete an application form and give it with all other required documents to the Admissions Officer.
• The Admissions Officer will inform parents of the date to bring their child(ren) for their Discovery Day(s). All applicants will have at least one Discovery Day but up to three days can be taken in exceptional circumstances. Applicants at the start of the school year may have a testing/assessment day in lieu of a Discovery Day
• Students applying to enter Years 10 and above must meet with the Head of Secondary

Discovery Day(s)
• Parents should come to the Admissions Officer when they arrive at school.
• For Year 1 to 6 the child(ren) will be given a test in English during the Discovery Day(s).
• For Years 7 and above tests will be given in English, Maths and Thai (if a Thai national).
• The Admissions Officer will inform parents of the school’s decision within two days. If the application is accepted, the Admissions Officer will make an appointment to complete the registration procedures.

Registration
• Parents go to the Accounts Department to pay all required fees.
• Parents meet the Admissions Officer to complete all necessary arrangements.

Registration Requirement
Parents are required to complete the application form and provide the following document:
• Completed application form
• 2 Student’s photographs (size 1″)
• Photocopy of Student’s Passport/ Visa
• Photocopy of Student’s Birth Certificate
• Photocopy of previous school reports
• Student’s medical report
• 2 Parent’s photographs (size 1”)
• Photocopy of Parent’s I.D./ Passport/ Visa

1. General Deposits
  – Damage/Loss Deposit is used to compensate for loss or damage to school property, and is forfeited for failure to give one term’s notice of withdrawal. This deposit will be refunded when the student leaves the school if no damages occur.
– Place Guarantee Deposit is to secure a place at Charter International School and is deductible from the enrolment fee. This deposit cannot be refunded if the student’s place is cancelled by the parents for any reason.

2. School Supplies
– School uniform cost varies according to size and year levels. A list of compulsory uniform items and prices is available at the School Shop.
– Textbooks cost varies according to year levels and they are available at the School Shop.3. After-school activities, field trips, and examinations (at the end of Key Stage) are charged to parents.

3. A school bus service is available on request. The cost of this depends upon distance from the school.

4. The School reserves the right to change the rate of school fees; however, parents will be informed of any changes in writing. The fees for the following academic year will be announced to parents in term

5. Late Entry: For students entering the school late in a term, fees will be pro-rata based upon the number of days remaining in the term (including the day of entry)

6. Tuition Refunds: Tuition refunds will be granted in accordance to the following schedule:
         1) Students who join the school within 3 weeks of the start of the term the school fee is charged for the whole of the term.
          2) Students who join the school after 3 weeks of the start of term the school fee for the term will be pro-rated for the number of weeks registered.
         3) Students who will leave the school within the first 3 weeks of the start of term. The pro-rated portion of the school fee will be refunded.
          4) Students who will leave the school after 3 weeks of the start of term. No refund of school fees will be made.

7. Method of Payment: Fees are payable in Thai Baht. Tuition, enrolment and lunch fees are payable by cashier cheque, credit card or wire transfer. Application fee, uniform, books, bus service and other school supplies are payable by cash, cashier cheque, or credit card (1.5% bank charge).

8. Sibling Discount: Discounts on tuition fees will be applied for siblings who are in the school at the same time, as follows: Second Child 10% discount on tuition fee Third or subsequent child 15% discount on tuition fee

9. Payment Schedule:
– Tuition and fees are due and payable before the beginning of each term. Tuition fees for the first term are due and payable within June. Tuition fees for the second term are due and payable within November. Tuition fees of the third term are due and payable within February.
– Invoice of each term will be issued one month before the due date.
– Payment of the full year’s tuition at the start of the school year is granted a 5 % discount.
– Each student shall receive a full written academic report twice a year. Each report requested by a student thereafter will have a fee of THB 200 payable prior to the report being sent.
– Penalty at 1.5% per month (calculated per calendar day) will be charged for all late payments.