Thailand, Bangkok
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D-PREP International School follows an American curriculum framework aligned with U.S. Common Core Standards, with English as the primary language of instruction. In the Primary School (Grades 1–5), students learn through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), which integrates subject areas through inquiry-based learning. Core subjects include English, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside specialist instruction in Thai, Chinese, visual arts, music, physical education, and IT. From Middle School onwards, students transition into a curriculum that prepares them for international pathways, with project-based and interdisciplinary learning. High School students follow a program designed to meet U.S. diploma requirements, with the addition of college preparatory content. Across all levels, the curriculum is supported by co-curricular activities and experiential programs such as student-led exhibitions and the Dream Project.
D-PREP International School – Main Campus, situated near Mega Bangna in Samut Prakan, Thailand, serves students from early years to Grade 5 using an American curriculum framework integrated with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). English is the primary language of instruction, with Thai and Chinese taught as additional languages. The campus features dedicated learning spaces such as a science lab, art room, black box theater, and the D-Lab, a creative makerspace supporting design and robotics. One of D-PREP’s signature initiatives is the “Dream Project,” where students develop and present personally meaningful projects that integrate learning across subjects. After completing Grade 5, students continue their education at D-PREP Secondary Campus. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and provides a bus service for student transport.
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