High School Profile 2020-2021 Community ISB enrolls approximately 1,650 students on its Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 campus, located 25km north of downtown Bangkok. All academic courses, with the exception of those offered in the World Languages Department, are taught in English. The school is an open-enrollment independent school that prides itself on the diversity of its learners, of which, 60 percent are English second language learners. ISB is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Many of our students carry multiple passports and have lived in multiple countries. Our high school teachers are equally diverse in geographic and national origin, bringing a wide range of perspectives and cultures to the classroom. Seventy-eight percent of our high school faculty members hold advanced degrees. 2020-2021 High School Student Community 29 Israel Thailand 1 1 United Kingdom 607 2 Australia High School 2 Canada 26 Students United States 2 Netherlands 139 Seniors 3 China 5 India 17 50 other 7 6 nations Japan South Korea Mission Through outstanding teaching in a nurturing environment, ISB inspires students to achieve their academic and personal potential; become caring, global citizens; be passionate, reflective learners; and lead healthy, active, balanced lives. At ISB, we develop college and life–ready learners who are: Value-driven Socially-intelligent Self-managing Creative Globally-minded Adaptable School Leadership Dr Andrew Davies Justin Alexander Justyna McMillan Andy Vaughan Head of School High School Principal Dean of Academics Dean of Students College Counselors Alexander Becker Debbie McDowell Sonya Ohlsson Swati Shrestha [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 39/7 SOI NICHADA THANI, SAMAKEE ROAD, PAKKRET, NONTHABURI 11120 TELEPHONE: +66 2963 5800 | COUNSELING OFFICE: +66 2963 5890 www.isb.ac.th CEEB Code: 695 220 Graduation Requirements and the International Baccalaureate ISB students may elect to pursue the International Minimum graduation requirements are: Baccalaureate Diploma and all students earn a Subject Credit North American high school diploma. In addition, all English 4.0 students complete the IB Component of CAS. One Mathematics 2.0 credit is earned for the satisfactory completion of a Science 2.0 subject taken for the entire school year; a total of 25 Social Studies 2.0 credits are required for graduation. Students engage World Languages 2.0 in various service projects during their time at ISB Physical Education 1.5 and participate in the school’s Global Citizenship Health 0.5 Week (GCW) – an experiential learning and service Fine, Performing and Applied Arts 1.5 program – each year. Academic Electives and Global Citizenship Week 9.5 including ToK Grading System, Calculation of Grade Point Average, Grade Distribution, and Discipline ISB uses a 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 grading scale to align with the International Baccalaureate Assessment and grading model. Below is a distribution of grades earned in core academic and IB coursework for the class of 2021 in the 2019-2020 academic year. ISB does not rank. Due to Covid-19, virtual learning commenced during Semester 2 on March 9, 2020 and continued through June 12, 2020 0% Grading 27% 32% 28% 11% 3% 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0% Distribution Please note: ISB reports student disciplinary infractions that include academic malpractice, as well as suspensions and/or expulsions to institutions which require this information. SAT Results Middle 50% SAT EBRW 550-680 115 Members of the Class of 2020 took the SAT as part Middle 50% SAT Math 590-750 of their post-secondary planning. Mean EBRW 625 Mean Math 693 Course Offerings for the 2020-2021 Academic Year English Thai A Language, Literary Studies, Science Jazz Band Language and Literature Guitar English 9, 10, 11, 12 IB Dutch A Literature SL (Ind.St.) Accelerated Science 9 String Orchestra English B 9, 10 IB Danish A Literature SL (Ind.St.) Biology I, II Concert Choir Creative Writing Korean Native I, II Chemistry I, II Chamber Choir Media Studies IB Korean A Literature SL, HL Physics I, II IB Music SL, HL Public Speaking IB Hebrew A Literature SL (Ind.St.) Experimental Science Drama 9, 10, 11, 12 IB English A Language and IB Hungarian A Literature SL (Ind.St.) IB Biology SL, HL IB Theatre SL, HL Literature SL, HL IB Physics SL, HL IB Film SL, HL IB English A Literature SL, HL EAL/LS IB Chemistry SL, HL Advanced Photography IB English B HL IB Environmental Systems & Digital Photo (Techniques & EAP 9, 10 Societies SL Composition) World Languages EAL Enrichment IB Sports, Exercise & Health Traditional Photo (Film & Darkroom) One to One Coaching Science SL, HL French I, II, III, IV Native Wind Ensemble IB French ab initio SL Intensive Studies Advanced Dance Mathematics IB French A Language and IB Dance SL, HL Social Studies Literature SL, HL Math 9, 10 Essentials Design & Technology IB French B SL, HL World Studies 9, 10 Math 9, 10 Core Japanese Native I, II Politics Math 9, 10 Extended Coding I & II IB Japanese A Language and Entrepreneurship Math 10 Challenge Engineering & Design - Robotics I, II Literature SL, HL Thailand & S.E. Asia Function & Statistics Design & Technology I, II Mandarin I, II, III, IV Native Social Bases of Behavior Financial Math IB Computer Science SL, HL IB Mandarin B SL, HL IB Math SL2/AP Calculus AB IB Design Technology SL, HL IB Mandarin A Language and IB Business Management SL, HL IB Geography SL, HL IB Math SL Applications Literature SL, HL IB Math SL, HL Analysis Physical Education Spanish I, II, III, IV, Native IB Economics SL, HL IB Theory of Knowledge IB Spanish ab initio SL Fine & Performing Arts Physical Education 9 IB Spanish A Language and IB History: 20th Century World SL Lifeguard Certification Literature SL, HL IB History: Americas HL IB Visual Arts SL, HL Sports for Life IB Spanish B SL, HL IB Psychology SL, HL 2D Art Lifetime Physical Activity Thai Diploma IB Information Tech. in a Global 3D Art Team Sports Concepts Survival Thai Society SL, HL Digital Art Health 9, 10 IB Thai A Language and Advanced Art Personal Fitness I, II Literature SL, HL Advanced Studio Art 1, 2 Power Fit Animation Global Online Academy Courses Architecture Creative Nonfiction Writing Introduction to Psychology Poetry Writing Bioethics Entrepreneurship in a Global iOS App Design Problem Solving with Engineering Business Problem Solving Context Linear Algebra & Design Computer Science II: Game Flimmaking Medical Problem Solving I Design & Development Gender & Society Neuropsychology Computer Science II: Java Global Health Personal Finance 2 | CEEB Code: 695 220 IB Results - Class of 2020 136 ISB students took exams in 61 different IB courses and levels (number of Diploma Candidates 99 out of 134) As an inclusive school, we are committed to successfully serving students representing a full range of learning styles. As such, we support all students who wish to attempt the full IB Diploma Program Historical Data 2020 2019 2018 2017 Students Scoring 40+ Points (% of candidates) 25% 20% 15% 16% Diploma Pass Rate (World Average ≈ 79%) 100% 96% 97% 96% Average Grade per Subject (World Average ≈ 4.7) 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.1 Average Total Points (World Average ≈ 30) 36.5 35 35 34 IB Bilingual Diplomas Awarded 35 41 35 30 Destinations (%) Class of 2020 6% 12% UK Canada 4% 55% Europe USA 4% 3% THAILAND Rest of Asia 1% Australia * 15% Military Service, Gap Year, To Be Determined. Acceptances and Matriculations, classes of 2018-2020 Students at ISB are limited to 10 applications around the world. Names in bold italics represent a Class of 2020 matriculation; more than one matriculation last year is noted in parenthesis Australia KhonKaen University International Tio University of Applied Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast Macquarie University College Amsterdam Regent’s University London Monash College King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Universiteit Leiden Richmond, The American International University of Melbourne Ladkrabang Universiteit Utrecht University in London University of New South Wales Mahidol University Universiteit van Amsterdam Royal Holloway, University of London University of Sydney Stamford International University University College Maastricht (2) Royal Northern College of Music University of Queensland Thammasat University University College Utrecht Royal Veterinary College University of Amsterdam Sheffield Hallam University India Rest of Asia University of Groningen SOAS University of London Jain University Chinese University of Hong Kong Wageningen Universiteit St George’s, University of London Malaviya National Institute of Technology City University of Hong Kong Staffordshire University Manipal University De La Salle University Manila United Kingdom Swansea University Whistling Woods International Institute Feng Chia University Aberystwyth University University of Nottingham of Film Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bangor University University College London Hong Kong University of Science Bath Spa University University for the Creative Arts Japan and Technology Bournemouth University University of Aberdeen Aoyama Gakuin University Koc University British and Irish Modern Music Institute University of Bath Doshisha University - Kyotanabe Monash University Malaysia Brunel University London University of Bedfordshire Gakushuin University Nanyang Technological University Camberwell College of Arts University of Birmingham Hitotsubashi University National Chiao Tung University Cardiff University University of Bradford International Christian University National