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Canadian International School of Thailand (CIST) offers a blend of the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Canadian Ontario curricula. In the Early Years and Elementary School (Pre-K to Grade 6), students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), with inquiry-based learning across core subjects. From Grades 7 to 10, the school delivers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), continuing interdisciplinary and skills-focused instruction.
For Grades 11 and 12, students transition fully to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) curriculum, which is overseen by the Ontario Ministry of Education. This program includes coursework in English, mathematics, science, and social studies, and requires community involvement and a final literacy assessment. Students completing the OSSD are eligible for university entry in Canada and other international destinations.
The Canadian International School of Thailand (CIST), located in Bangkok’s Pinklao district, offers the Ontario-based Canadian curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12. Students in Grades 11 and 12 graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and the school also delivers the IB Primary Years (PYP) and Middle Years (MYP) Programmes. The campus sits on 9.2 acres beside the Chao Phraya River and features indoor and outdoor sports courts, a gymnasium, tennis courts, and a waterfront garden. Instruction is in English, with additional language options including Mandarin, Thai, and French. One distinctive aspect of CIST is its partnership with Thewphaingarm Canadian Bilingual School (TCBS), allowing shared access to facilities and activities. Older students can also participate in a Canada Term program, experiencing life and study in Ontario for part of the academic year. CIST is co-educational and offers optional boarding and shuttle services to central Bangkok locations.
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