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1. Complete the Application Form and Submit Required Documents
Parents will need to provide the child’s birth certificate, passport/ID copy, previous school records (if applicable), and immunization records. These documents allow the admissions team to begin the evaluation process and prepare for any assessments.
2. Student Assessment and School Readiness Test
Applicants complete an English and Mathematics placement assessment, and younger children may take a school readiness test. The assessment evaluates academic level, cognitive and motor skills, and social‑emotional development to ensure the student can access the curriculum.
3. Review by the Admissions Committee
The school’s principal, coordinator, and special education teacher (if applicable) review results and prior records. For students with mild learning needs or limited English, the team may recommend ESL or Support Learning Program placement.
4. Offer of Place and Fee Payment
Families receive a formal acceptance with instructions for tuition and associated fees, which are billed per semester. Enrollment is confirmed after payment and completion of all administrative requirements, including any health and emergency forms.
The school does not publicly disclose a formal waitlist or pool system.
The school does not publicly offer any scholarships or financial aid programs. Discounts are limited to AIT staff (50%) and AIT students (75%) as part of the standard fee policy, rather than merit‑based or competitive scholarships.
AIT International School offers an international curriculum standards for English, mathematics, and science. Instruction is delivered entirely in English, and Thai language classes are provided both for native Thai speakers (Thai A) and for those new to the language (Thai B). At the Nursery to Kindergarten level, the curriculum is theme‑based and focuses on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. In Grades 1–6, the school delivers a broad range of subjects including Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Social Studies, Music, Visual Arts, Library Lessons, Thai Language, Physical Education, Health & Counseling. Learning is organized into clearly defined first and second semester plans. The teaching approach is child‑centred and inquiry‑based, utilizing tools such as projects, portfolios, group discussions, problem-solving activities, field trips, and portfolio-based assessment.
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