Thailand, Saraburi
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WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA): CPIS is fully accredited by WASC, which ensures international schools meet U.S. and international quality standards. The school has held a six-year accreditation status.
ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment, Thailand): CPIS is accredited by Thailand’s national quality assurance agency, which monitors educational standards across the country.
California Department of Education (CDE): CPIS aligns its curriculum with the CDE framework, ensuring consistency with U.S. state-level standards.
International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT): CPIS is a member of ISAT, a professional body that represents and supports international schools in Thailand.
AIUFI (Association of International Universities, Foundations, and Institutes): CPIS is affiliated with AIUFI, which links international education institutions for cooperation and exchange.
In 2018, CPIS was named among the “10 Best International Schools in Thailand” by The Knowledge Review magazine. This recognition highlighted the school’s focus on innovation and international education.
California Prep International School (CPIS), in Saraburi’s Kaeng Khoi district, offers Kindergarten through Grade 12 education using the California Department of Education curriculum adapted to local needs. Founded in 2010 and licensed in 2011, the school is among Thailand’s first fully e‑learning international schools, blending in‑person teaching with digital learning tools. Students engage in core subjects like English, Math, Science, Business, as well as Thai and Chinese, with STEM introduced as a formal subject since 2019. CPIS supports academic progress through SAT, TOEFL, and AP preparation, and students participate in community service initiatives such as orphanage visits. The school emphasizes self‑discipline, character, and talent development through enrichment programs, choir and band performances, and leadership training. With tuition ranging approximately. 72,000–95,000 THB annually, it serves a multicultural student body aged 3–18. As a co‑educational day school situated in a quieter region of central Thailand, it provides a focused environment for families seeking an American-style curriculum delivered through modern, technology‑enhanced methods.
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