Wells International School - Bang Na Campus

The Bang Na campus of Wells International School is located in a suburban area of Bangkok, near major road connections including the Bang Na–Trat Expressway. The area includes residential neighbourhoods and access to shopping centres. While public transport is available in the broader area, most families use personal vehicles or the school’s transport service.

Wells Bang Na offers education from early childhood through primary school, covering students from approximately 9 months old to Grade 5. The campus follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) structure, which includes early years and primary levels. Students typically transfer to the Wells On Nut campus after completing Grade 5 to continue into secondary school.

Wells Bang Na is a co-educational, non-boarding day school. It serves children from early years through primary levels, with English as the primary language of instruction across all grades.

The school does not publicly outline a formal policy for supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at the Bang Na campus. However, the tuition fee schedule confirms that English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Learning Support services are available for students assessed to need them, with fees applied per semester. Details regarding how these services are delivered, such as group structure or staffing, are not disclosed on the school’s website.

The school offers an American-style curriculum but is not formally affiliated with the U.S. government.

Wells Bang Na is a secular school without any religious affiliation.

Wells International School – Bang Na Campus does not publish daily school‑day start/end times, break schedules, or after‑school activity hours on its official website.

Wells International School Bang Na offers a zoned school‑bus service, managed on behalf of families and billed per semester directly by the school. There are four distance-based zones (A to D), with each zone offering both round‑trip and one-way prices.

Wells Bang Na offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) integrated with an American-style curriculum, delivered to students from Nursery through Grade 5. Core subjects are taught using an inquiry-driven approach rooted in US Common Core literacy and mathematics standards, with themes that interconnect science, social studies and other areas of study. Specialist lessons include Thai language, physical education, visual and performing arts, technology, and additional foreign languages as elective options. Grade 5 culminates in the PYP Exhibition, a student-led project involving research, presentation and service learning. After Grade 5, most students transfer to Wells’ On Nut campus for middle and high school, where the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and optional Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available for Grades 11–12.

The school provides SEL support through its system-wide Student Support Services team. Individual and group counselling for emotional regulation, relationships, transitions, and bullying is available at the primary level. A professional development workshop on SEL was held for Bang Na staff, indicating the school actively integrates SEL principles into teaching. SEL is included in the PYP curriculum and addressed during events like the Grade 5 exhibition. These services are described as standard across all campuses, including Bang Na.

There is no SEN policy published for the Bang Na campus. However, the official school fee schedule lists “ESL / Learning Support” fees, suggesting support is available for students with learning difficulties. The nature of this support—such as whether it is delivered by specialist staff or in-class—is not specified. The school does not identify itself as a specialist SEN institution. No further details are provided regarding the types of needs accommodated.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL. The presence of an “ESL / Learning Support” line item in the fee schedule implies that some support may be offered, but there is no description of programme structure, staffing, or delivery on the website.

The Student Support Services section of the website includes counselling topics such as anxiety, grief, and friendship issues. These services are presented as part of the guidance curriculum and are offered across all campuses, including Bang Na. Staff training sessions have covered mental health awareness. However, there is no specific mental wellbeing programme or staffing model outlined for this campus.

The school publishes a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for the 2024–2025 academic year. It includes procedures for staff training, mandatory reporting, anti-bullying measures, and student welfare. The policy applies to all campuses, including Bang Na, and is available via the school’s website. The policy also outlines referral processes and responsibilities for child protection.

1. Apply to join the Wells community. Families may submit the Student Application Form either by visiting the campus in person or by downloading and emailing the completed form to the respective campus. Signatures must still be provided on-site for emailed submissions.

2. Schedule a time for testing. Students applying for Grade 1 or 2 complete a paper-based assessment evaluating foundational academic skills. Those applying to Grades 3–12 undertake several components: DORA (Diagnostic Online Reading Assessment), ALEKS (math assessment), a writing sample, and a personal interview.

3. Submit official documents. Once a student is accepted, families must provide documentation including passport copies (student and parents), recent academic reports, medical check-up records, ID photos, and any additional paperwork requested by the school. Thai nationals must also provide a house registration copy.

4. Pay school fees. Before registration can proceed, families must pay all applicable fees such as tuition, enrollment, uniforms, and any additional charges for ESL or after-school programs as needed.

5. Register for classes. Upon confirmation of payment, students will be issued class schedules, basic supplies, and a student-parent handbook. This step finalizes enrollment and allows students to begin attending classes.

Wells International School offers merit-based scholarships valued at over 2 million THB annually, primarily awarded to applicants at secondary level for excellence in academics, sports, or arts. While these are system-wide awards, Bang Na students graduating into On Nut may be eligible when applying to higher grades.
Scholarships are tiered (such as Seahawk Scholar or Super Scholar awards), selected based on academic performance, extracurricular achievement, and personal profile. Upon approval, scholarships are applied against tuition fees.

There is no mention on the school's official website of a waitlist or pooled enrollment system for the Bang Na campus.