Thailand, Bangkok
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Ascot International School is an IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years and Primary (Pre-Nursery to Year 6). In Secondary (Years 7–11), the school delivers a blend of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) (currently in candidacy) and the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Students in Years 10 and 11 sit for IGCSE exams. In Years 12 and 13, students pursue the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Core subjects across the school include English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Languages, and Physical Education, with instruction in English. Additional support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided where needed.
Ascot International School, located in Bangkok’s Saphan Sung district, offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) education from Early Years to Diploma Programme. Founded in 1995, it caters to students aged 2–18 and delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in candidacy. Students in Years 10–11 also complete IGCSE qualifications. Instruction is in English, with Thai, Mandarin, and other world languages taught as additional subjects. Ascot’s standout feature is its integrated Football Academy, operated in partnership with Thai Premier League coaches, and housed in a covered futsal stadium. The school supports science and ICT learning through dedicated labs and computer suites, and encourages creativity with visual and performing arts spaces. Its small size - around 500 pupils - supports close community ties. Parents overseas will find a structured curriculum with internationally recognized assessments and a focus on developing multilingual, confident learners.
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