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Daniel International School follows an international program based on American Common Core Standards, adapted with elements from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Thailand. The Early Years (Nursery and Kindergarten) focus on play-based, inquiry-led learning. Primary (Grades 1–4) and Middle School (Grades 5–8) emphasize concept-driven study, performance-based assessments, and integration of STEAM subjects such as robotics, coding, design, and the arts. High School begins with Grade 9 in 2025–26, with a program that expands to Grades 11–12 and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. Instruction is delivered in English, with additional subjects in Thai Language & Culture, Mandarin Chinese, Arts, Physical Education, and Religion & Ethics. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide continuity from Early Years through to senior grades, blending academic study with creative and technological development.
Daniel International School opened its doors on August 7, 2023, in Surat Thani, Thailand, nestled by the Tapi River in Kanchanadit District. The school serves children from Nursery through Grade 9 (ages roughly 3–14), planning to grow through high school. Instruction is in English, with Mandarin Chinese, Thai Language & Culture, and religion classes taught separately. DIS delivers a custom curriculum drawing on American, British, Australian, Chinese, and Thai standards, with preparation for Advanced Placement tests in Grades 11–12. Students engage in a STEAM-rich environment, featuring robotics, coding, design, arts, and performance labs, and are encouraged to serve their community through leadership and service opportunities. The Boarding Family Program offers caring host-family living for students from outside the area.
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