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International Baccalaureate (IB) – IB World School
CIST is authorised to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), which signifies alignment with the International Baccalaureate’s standards for international education and inquiry-based learning.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) – Rosedale Global High School
CIST is partnered with Rosedale Global High School in Canada to deliver the OSSD, an official secondary school qualification accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)
Membership in ISAT connects CIST with a network of international schools in Thailand, providing access to shared resources, policy guidance, and professional development opportunities.
Rosedale Global High School (Canada)
CIST partners with Rosedale for its Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) program. Rosedale designs global high school curricula aligned with Ontario standards.
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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