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Primary School

Inspiring Curiosity and a Love of Learning

Year 1-6

Ages 5-11 Years

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Philosophy

Preparing children for future success

The Primary School years are crucial for shaping a child's character and developing their thinking skills, laying a strong foundation for adulthood. At King's Bangkok, we prioritise our values of kindness, good manners and wisdom while fostering natural curiosity and a love for learning through engaging, enquiry-based methods. Our teaching approach, comprehensive curriculum, and diverse co-curricular programmes, guided by our exceptional and caring teachers, aim to develop well-rounded, compassionate, and academically successful learners.

Academic Excellence

Primary School
Learning Approach

Learning should be playful but challenging and thought provoking

Our Learner Profile

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Enquiry Learning

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Academic Success

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Co-Curricular Programme

Key Elements of a Strong Co-curricular Programme

We want every student to develop as a unique individual, discovering their interests, developing their talents ,and building the skills they need for the future. Our co-curricular programme plays an important role in this, supporting students’ well-being, confidence and personal development alongside their academic learning.
Through a diversed range of clubs, societies, activities and experiences, students are encouraged to explore new interests, challenge themselves, work with others, and discover opportunities beyond the classroom.

CCAs

Co-Curricular Activities(CCAs) are a compulsory programme of rotating activities built into the school timetable on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, giving all students the opportunity to experience a broad range of activities.
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Primary School - CCAs

Key Stage 1 CCAs are a time when children engage in Independent Learning giving children dedicated opportunities to explore, make choices and take ownership of their learning in a carefully supported environment.

Through play, investigation and creative activities, children can follow their interests, revisit and apply recent learning, and develop important skills such as problem-solving, communication, and developing a growth mindset.

Teachers provide guidance and encouragement while allowing children the space to make decisions, try new ideas, and learn through exploration. This helps children become confident, motivated and curious learners, developing a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Key Stage 2 CCAs are delivered through a series of half-term modules, giving students the opportunity to explore a wide range of creative, active and service-focused activities throughout the year.

Each module is thoughtfully planned and adapted by our teachers to suit different age groups, with students working towards a clear outcome, project or final product that celebrates their learning at the end of each rotation.

Depending on the activity, students may work with their Class Teacher or a specialist teacher within their year-group phase. The programme is carefully structured to provide a balance of familiarity and variety, allowing students to develop their interests, discover new passions, and build confidence through a range of experiences across the academic year.

Through play, investigation and creative activities, children can follow their interests, revisit and apply recent learning, and develop important skills such as problem-solving, communication, while developing a growth mindset. Their teachers help and guide them as they learn. Building on the wider skills students have developed in Early Years, CCAs provide the springboard for life long, collaborative  learning.

ECAs

Extra-Curricular Activities(ECAs) are a range of optional activities that children can subscribe to after school each day.
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Primary School - ECAs

Our ECA programme gives students the opportunity to explore their interests, discover new passions and develop skills beyond the classroom. With a wide range of activities across sport, performing arts, creativity, academic enrichment, and specialist interests, there is something for everyone.

ECAs run throughout the year in 7–8 week blocks, giving students the flexibility to continue with activities they enjoy or try something completely new each season. Alongside developing specific skills, ECAs help students build confidence, independence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of learning.

At King’s, we are preparing students for the world beyond school. The ECA programme offers a breathtaking range of activities all of which engage, inspire, and extend our students. Our ECA team constantly reviews the programme matching activities to the interests and needs of our students.

Clubs and Societies

Optional activities for Year 1 upwards that take place during lunchtimes.
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Primary School - Clubs and Societies

From Year 1 upwards, students can also take part in a range of optional lunchtime activities led by our teachers. These relaxed and engaging sessions provide a chance to explore interests, develop new skills, and try something different during the school day.

The learning never stops at King’s and our commitment to a varied range of clubs and societies is a key part of this holistic approach. We know that students who try new things and who push themselves then discover even more about who they are and who they can become.

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Pastoral Care

Personalised Support:
Truly Knowing Every Child

Happy children are successful children

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Our Environment

Primary School at King's Bangkok provides a safe, thoughtfully designed environment that encourages measured risk-taking and supports children’s learning and development.

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Children’s Wellbeing

Our dedicated safeguarding team, operating under the clear principle: 'Doing nothing is not an option.' Teachers are highly attuned to the emotional lives of their students, building strong relationships that allow them to quickly notice any changes in behaviour or disposition.

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Personal Social and Emotional Development

We have developed a programme of personal and social development which progresses through the school to help children develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and social skills to build positive relationships and a sense of self-worth.

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Welcome Message

from the Head
of Primary

It is a privilege to lead the Primary School at King's Bangkok. A vibrant and nurturing community where children are at the heart of everything we do.

The primary years are a remarkable time in a child’s life, a period of rapid growth, discovery, and development and we are committed to ensuring that every child is happy, engaged, and thriving throughout their journey with us.

We believe that an outstanding education extends far beyond academic achievement. While academic excellence is a cornerstone of our school, it is our holistic approach to education that enables children to truly flourish. Through exceptional pastoral care, a rich and varied co-curricular programme, and a carefully balanced curriculum, we nurture the whole child academically, creatively, physically, socially, and emotionally.

At the heart of our community are our core values of Kindness, Good Manners, and Wisdom. These values guide our daily interactions and help create an environment where children feel respected, supported, and inspired to be their very best. We celebrate individuality and encourage every child to develop confidence, character, and a strong sense of self. We want our pupils to be happy, responsible, resilient, and adaptable young people, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges that life will bring.

Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster a love of learning. It is a place where children feel safe to take risks, welcome challenges, and learn from their experiences. Through our Learner Profile, we help pupils develop the essential skills, attitudes, and dispositions they will need not only for success at school and university, but also to become thoughtful, compassionate, and globally minded citizens who can make a positive difference in the world.

We recognise that the success and wellbeing of every child are built upon strong relationships between home and school. Parents are valued partners in their child’s educational journey, and we are committed to fostering open communication, trust, and collaboration. When families and school work together, children gain the confidence, encouragement, and support they need to thrive.

King's Bangkok is a place where children are known, valued, and encouraged to become the very best version of themselves. If you share our vision of engaging, inspiring, and extending young learners in a caring and ambitious environment, we look forward to welcoming you to our community.

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Helen Searle

Head of Primary School

Teaching Staff

Meet Our Expert

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Primary School Educators

Primary school is when children start becoming themselves, and they need teachers who know how to guide that growth. Our educators combine academic expertise with genuine care, helping students build confidence, character, and a strong sense of self.

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Helen Searle

Head of Primary School
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Jerome Marshall

Deputy Head of Primary School
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Naomi Scott

Assistant Head of Primary School (Year1-3)

Barry Conway

Assistant Head of Primary School (Year4-6)

Katherine Spanswick

Head of Year 1

Melanie Winyard

Head of Year 2

Christopher Evison

Head of Year 3

Lynsey Brown

Head of Year 4

Laura Shipsey

Head of Year 5

Alexander Lowe

Head of Year 6
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Helen Searle

Head of Primary School

Helen holds a degree in South East Asian Studies and Malay, a "Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Early Years and Primary Education and an MBA in Educational Management. After teaching for two years in the UK, she started her international career in Kuwait where she held the position of Headteacher in a number of schools. She joined King’s Bangkok in 2019 as one of the two founding heads at the start of building construction and has since seen the school grow both in size and reputation playing a key role in forming both the culture and ethos. She is a school inspector lead and has inspected schools in the Middle East, Europe and Asia adding to her wealth of experience.

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Jerome Marshall

Deputy Head of Primary School

With nearly two decades of experience in education across London and Thailand, an MA in Educational Leadership and Management and an NPQH, Jerome brings extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to educational excellence.

He is passionate about creating a culture of high expectations where every student is challenged and supported to achieve their potential. He believes in combining academic rigour with character, curiosity and real-world learning, developing the knowledge and skills students need to become confident, compassionate global citizens. Jerome is also a proud King’s Bangkok parent, with one daughter in Primary and another in Senior School, while his wife works in Early Years.

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Naomi Scott

Assistant Head of Primary School (Year1-3)

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Barry Conway

Assistant Head of Primary School (Year4-6)

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Katherine Spanswick

Head of Year 1

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Melanie Winyard

Head of Year 2

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Christopher Evison

Head of Year 3

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Lynsey Brown

Head of Year 4

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Laura Shipsey

Head of Year 5

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Alexander Lowe

Head of Year 6

Upcoming Admission Events

Experience King’s Bangkok

Join our admissions events to explore our campus, meet our teachers, and discover how we help every child thrive.

Admission Events

School Tour

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • King's College International School Bangkok
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Admission Events

King’s Bangkok Open Day

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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FAQ's

Your Questions, Thoughtfully Answered

Explore helpful information about life at King’s College International School Bangkok, from our educational approach to admissions and the student experience.

Year 1 students transition smoothly by retaining the core support of a dedicated Class Teacher and a full-time bilingual Assistant Teacher while gradually introducing more specialised classrooms, enquiry-based projects, and structured timetables.

Primary students receive specialist instruction in Science, Computing, Art & Design, Design Technology (DT), Drama (from Year 3), Music, Physical Education, Swimming, Mandarin, and Thai Studies.

CCAs are compulsory, structured enrichment rotations built directly into the school timetable from Year 1 upwards, focusing on Creativity, Activity, and Service. ECAs are optional after-school activities led by teaching staff and specialist external coaches to further develop individual passions.

Our Primary department features dedicated Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCO) and EAL specialists who collaborate with class teachers to deliver differentiated support plans without isolating students from mainstream learning.

Students are placed in one of six Houses (Hanuman, Manin Mung Korn, Naga, Vayupak, Erawan, or Singha). House points are awarded weekly for academic effort, kindness, good manners, and participation in sporting, artistic, and academic House competitions.