Thailand, Bangkok
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The Soi 20 Campus of the Australian International School Bangkok delivers the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): “Belonging, Being and Becoming.” This program is designed for children aged 18 months to around 5 years, covering Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten 2, Foundation, and Year 1. The framework emphasizes play-based and inquiry-based learning, encouraging children to explore literacy, numeracy, social development, and creative expression through structured and guided activities. Specialist subjects such as music, art, and physical education are integrated into the program, alongside daily English language development. For students requiring support, English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered, with small-group or intensive sessions as recommended. After completing Year 1, students transition to the school’s Soi 31 Campus, where they continue into the Australian Curriculum for primary years and later progress into Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level qualifications at secondary level.
The AISB Sukhumvit Soi 20 Campus, founded in 2002 as the school’s original site, serves children from 18 months to around five years old (Nursery 1 to Year 1) in a residential pocket of central Sukhumvit. The campus constructs its early learning around the Australian Early Years Learning Framework ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming’, promoting inquiry-based and play-centred experiences. Instruction is in English, and staffing includes native, qualified teachers. A co-curricular program incorporates art, music, sports, sciences and digital technologies—giving children opportunities to explore STEAM and creative expression from the outset. Daily bus and shuttle services ensure smooth journeys for local families and connectivity to the Upper Primary & Secondary campus on Soi 31. With low student numbers per class (typically 15–18) and a nurturing, tightly knit setting, the Soi 20 campus offers a welcoming first step into school life.
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