School Profile:
Founded 1997
two campuses in Chiangmai
275 students, aged 2 - 18
American-style International curriculum, PYP (candidate status),
AP
50 staff Address
158/1 Moo 3, Hangdong-Samoeng Road, Banpong, Hangdong, Chiangmai
50230
Established in 1997 to provide an opportunity for those living in
Asia to access an American boarding school. Initial input from Taft
School, Watertown, Connecticut. The school is accredited by WASC,
has achieved candidate status for PYP (K-G5) and is fuly licensed
by the Royal Thai Ministry of Education.
CURRICULUM
A broad curriculum encourages questioning and enquiry. PYP provides
a framework for K-G5 and High School leads students towards AP courses
in their Senior year.
STAFF
Mainly from America, with some from Australia and Canada. All full-time
staff are qualified teachers in their native country. The vast majority
are native speakers of English or are teaching their native language.
In Kindergarten adn Elementary classes there are teacher assistants.
FACILITIES
Library, computer room, Music room, sports hall, auditorium, TaekwonDo
gym, tennis courts, basketball courts, football field, swimming
pool.
SCHOOL YEAR AND SCHOOL DAY
August - June with breaks in October ( 1 week), December (3 weeks),
April (3 weeks) and between June and August.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
The school caters for internationally minded students, nurturing
enquiry and creativity and encouraging them to become lifelong learners.
The inclusion of a residential program supporting leisure and community
service activities testifies to our commitment to the whole person.
Students are prepared for a wide range of opportunities for further
education after graduation.
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