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English is the medium of instruction for core subjects; the English Language Development (ELD) program provides individualized instruction in an English-medium environment. Thai language, culture, and history are taught as a curriculum/subject for Thai and international learners. Chinese is offered as a co-curricular/elective in middle and high school.
The school has two distinct curricula for Thai learners and international learners; instruction is primarily in English, with Thai language, culture, and history taught as part of the Thai/International tracks.
Chiang Rai International School (CRIS) opened in 2010 and is situated on an 11-rai (approximately 4.5-hectares) campus about 3 km north of Chiang Rai city center, in a semi-rural area that is gradually becoming suburban and commercial. The campus is surrounded by mountains and lies roughly an hour away from the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. CRIS follows an American-style curriculum: in primary and secondary levels, the school uses Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Science, and AERO standards for Social Studies. Core subjects in the upper grades include English, Math, Science, Social Studies, plus physical education, music, art, Chinese, ICT, Bible instruction, electives, and Thai language and culture. Boarding options are available, with separate accommodation for boys and girls. Boarders typically share twin rooms and are supported through a “buddy” mentorship system, and live within a structured community where houses are led by senior students.
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