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1. Attend a school visit or open house if invited.
Families may be invited to tour the campus and meet members of the academic team. This gives prospective parents and students the opportunity to understand the environment, ask questions, and view classrooms and facilities.
2. Submit the application form and required documents.
These documents typically include the student’s previous academic reports, health records, passport/ID copy, and a completed application form. A non-refundable application fee of baht 5,000 must be paid at this stage.
3. Student assessment and interview.
Early Years applicants are assessed for school readiness, while older students undergo an informal interview and a diagnostic English-language assessment to determine their learning needs and placement level.
4. Review of application by the admissions committee.
The application will be reviewed by the Principal, who may approve admission, decline the application, or place the student on a waiting list. In all cases, the school will notify the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the decision. Placement is subject to space availability and the outcome of the review process.
5. Payment of fees and confirmation of start date.
Once accepted, families must pay the registration fee (baht 150,000) and school association fee (baht 2,500). Tuition and any applicable boarding fees must also be paid in advance, following the school’s billing schedule.
CIST operates a waitlist system for certain year levels when space is not available. After the application review by the Principal, students who meet the requirements but cannot be placed immediately may be added to a waiting list. Families are notified of this status, and placement is offered as spaces become available. There is no indication that a pooled or ranked selection system is used.
Canadian International School of Thailand offers scholarships for students entering Grades 9 to 12. These scholarships provide up to 50% off tuition fees and are linked to the school’s dual diploma programme with Rosedale Global High School, which includes both the CIST and Canadian OSSD qualifications
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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