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The school does not publicly disclose information regarding structured Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, specific staff roles, or initiatives focused on social and emotional skills.
CIST does not publicly disclose detailed information on provisions or specialists for students with Special Educational Needs. It is not listed as a specialist SEN institution.
CIST supports students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) through structured, scaffolded instruction and differentiated classroom strategies. English is the language of instruction, and support begins as early as PreK3 with native English-speaking teachers and Thai-speaking assistants. In secondary school, students are placed in English Language Acquisition classes based on proficiency, using the IB MYP phase model (Phases 1–4). Instruction includes vocabulary support, adapted assessments, and individualized guidance. Teachers use strategies such as visuals, translation tools, and vocabulary banks to help students access content. Regular assessments track language growth in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
There is no public information describing specific programmes, staff, or initiatives related to student mental wellbeing at CIST.
Canadian International School of Thailand has a detailed Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policy. The Principal serves as the Designated Child Protection Officer, supported by a trained child protection team including deputy officers and coordinators for each school division. All staff receive annual training and are mandatory reporters under Thai law. Clear procedures are outlined for reporting abuse, managing concerns, and maintaining confidentiality. The school also enforces codes of conduct for staff, students, and visitors, and has child-safe recruitment, supervision, and e-safety practices.
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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