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From 25th May to 27th May, St Andrews International School Bangkok proudly hosted the 2025 Nord Anglia SEA STEAM Festival. Students from across Southeast Asia came together for three inspiring days of creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. This year’s big question: “How can we reduce or repurpose school waste to create a lasting impact in our communities and environment?” From cultural celebrations and hands-on STEAM challenges to expert talks and a final showcase of student-led projects, the festival was a true celebration of innovation and sustainability.

On 24th May 2025, we honoured the Class of 2025 with a memorable Graduation Ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel. It was an evening filled with pride, heartfelt speeches, and reflections on years of hard work, growth, and community spirit. Our graduates leave St Andrews Bangkok as compassionate, creative, and socially aware individuals, ready to take on the world. Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 

NAE Global Campus received a staggering 3,300 entries from 66 Nord Anglia schools all around the world, and one student from STA shone bright, winning Best in Show in the Art Music category: a big congratulations to Freya in Year 8 for her truly outstanding achievement and stellar performance!

High School Design and Technology students step outside the classroom to explore design and architecture in Bangkok. Year 8 students visited a uniquely designed café precinct, where they learned from the architect of the precinct himself how thoughtful use of materials, geometry, and landscaping can transform spaces. Meanwhile, Year 12 IB students explored the fusion of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship and the use of natural materials at the impressive studio of renowned Thailand-based architect Patrick Keane.

Sports Day in Primary School is a joyful and exciting event that brings the school community together to celebrate movement, teamwork, and fun. With a wide range of activities—from egg and spoon races to shot put throws—students in Primary compete in House teams, cheered on by teachers, families, and friends. The day encourages physical activity, builds good sportsmanship, and creates lasting memories, making it one of the most special days of the school year.

We’re thrilled to share that St Andrews International School Bangkok has once again made a mark in the realm of music. In the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) Global Campus Virtual Young Musician of the Year 2025 competition, we had 9 students from our Primary School and High School securing a place or a winning entry. What a true testament this is to the exceptional musical skills and dedication of our students.

Year 11 students participate in a research project using the VEX CTE Workcell educational tool to show how automation works using robot arms, conveyor belts, and pneumatics on a mini assembly line, just like in real-world manufacturing facilities.

We’re happy to welcome STA Class of 2020 alumni Aashish and Taiyo back to campus for a casual meet and greet with current Year 13 students to discuss how their diverse experiences inside and outside the classroom prepared them for life beyond school.

On 25th April 2025, Year 7 First Language Japanese students with Mr Paul, Mr Roo, and Khun Noke from the Senior Leadership Team sowed seeds to plant new trees across campus, offering students a hands-on learning experience, fostering teamwork, and the importance of caring for nature.

Senior students at St Andrews Bangkok organised another successful blood donation drive with the Thai Red Cross Society on Monday, 24th March 2025. With 62 people registered and 47 units of blood donated by students, parents, and staff, the event raised awareness about the power of saving lives through blood donation.

To mark Earth Day 2025 at the end of Term 2, the Year 7 First Language Japanese class embarked on a meaningful environmental and cultural project of growing rice and creating a paddy field on campus. This hands-on experience brought together elements from several subjects – Science, Geography, and First Languages – creating a shared learning journey bringing awareness of biodiversity and culture.

A celebration of our St Andrews students' recent solo concert performances, filled with talent, passion, and inspiring moments of growth.

With guidance from MIT, students explored a range of approaches, from research-driven proposals to hands-on prototyping. Some groups developed physical or digital models, 3D CAD designs, coded simulations, and animations, while others created scientific posters, infographics, and videos to communicate their ideas.

With a passion for physics, mathematics, robotics, and hands-on projects, Carina in Year 13 makes the most of learning opportunities outside the classroom to build a foundation to pursue further studies and a career in mechanical engineering after graduation.

We’re excited to introduce a new range of musical instruments to the ‘Music Performance’ ECA at St Andrews Bangkok.

The PIO-neers Foundation is a fully student-led initiative that brings coding, robotics, science, and English to underprivileged children through fun, hands-on workshops. Over the past year, students partnered with the Foundation for a Better Life of Children to deliver five engaging sessions—entirely planned, taught, and funded by the team. Their mission: to make learning interactive, inspiring, and accessible to all.

Edarabia had the opportunity to interview Paul Schofield, Head of School at St Andrews International School Bangkok. In this interview, he shares his insights on the future of education, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and how St Andrews is preparing its students for success in a rapidly changing world.

What happens when a group of curious Year 1 students walk into a classroom in chaos? A thrilling investigation begins! From scattered books to half-eaten snacks, the young detectives quickly got to work, uncovering a shocking truth—their mischievous toys had thrown an all-night party! But the excitement didn’t stop there. This unexpected event sparked a rich learning journey, helping students develop their literacy, critical thinking, and social skills in a fun and engaging way.

The Glowing Muons from St Andrews Bangkok have won the 2024 Outreach Award from CERN’s Beamline for Schools competition. Their commitment to making physics accessible through local science outreach has earned them a special SSVI telescope, signed by Nobel Laureates. This award celebrates their passion for inclusive and engaging science education.

On 12 March 2025, 29 students from St Andrews Bangkok proudly took part in Thailand’s first-ever multi-school Languages Olympiad, joining peers from 11 international schools for a day of language immersion, cultural exchange, and friendly competition. Our students showed great enthusiasm and teamwork, with several earning medals in French and Spanish. The event highlighted the power of language to connect people and celebrated the importance of multilingualism in today’s world.