School Year The academic year starts in August and ends in July and is divided into three terms as shown below. Term 1 August to December Term 2 January to April Term 3 April to July Ages and Classes The school caters for students aged 2 to 14+ 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. Early Years (2-4 years old): In Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception, the curriculum focuses on six main areas of learning: - Personal, Social and Emotional Development - Communication, Language and Literacy - Mathematical Development - Knowledge and Understanding of the World - Physical Development - Creative Development Primary School (5-10 years old): The primary school is divided into two key stages: - Key Stage 1 (Years 1 - 2) - Key Stage 2 (Years 3 - 6) Subjects taught: - Art - Design and Technology - English (Literacy) - Geography - History - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Mathematics (Numeracy) - Music - Personal, Social  and Health Education (PSHE) - Physical Education (PE) - Science - Thai Language and Culture - Mandarin   Secondary School (11-14+):  The secondary school currently contains key stage 3 and the 1st year of key stage 4: Subjects taught: - Art - Design and Technology - English (Literacy) - Geography - History - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Mathematics (Numeracy) - Music - Personal, Social  and Health Education (PSHE) - Physical Education (PE) - Science - Thai Language and Culture - Mandarin   Standard Assessments  At the end of Key Stage 1, students are entered for National Curriculum Tests in English and mathematics.  At the end of Key Stage 2  and 3, students are entered for National Curriculum Tests in English, mathematics and science. 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)  The school offers a wide range of after school activities for students from Reception to Year 10.   The activities include a mixture of  sports, art and crafts, ICT, and languages, providing children with an opportunity to develop their skills or explore new interests.  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. School Time Class  Start  Finish  After School Activities  Nursery  08:00  12:00  - KG                                 08:00  14:30  - Reception - Year 10  08:00  14:30   14:45 – 15:45  copyright 2011 - www.charter.ac.th - all rights reserverd Accredited by Charter International School