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GIS offers after-school clubs and activities that support academic enrichment. Elementary clubs include Creative Worship, Journaling, Origami, Creative Dance, Engineering, Running, Art, Drawing, Critter Club, and Chess. Middle and High School clubs include Art Club, Athletics, Bible Club, Chapel Team, Drama, E-Sports, Math Club, Media Club, Model United Nations, Music Club, Night Bazaar Evangelism, Speech & Debate, Student Council, STEM, and Thai ROTC.
Arts are available through Visual and Performing Arts, with Drama, Music Club, and Art Club offered across levels. Elementary Arts include Origami, Creative Dance, Art, and Drawing; Middle and High School clubs include Art Club, Drama, and Music Club.
GIS has a diverse community with 23 nationalities among students and 14 nationalities among staff. Model United Nations exposes students to global issues, and Thai ROTC is part of cultural activities. Grace Connect provides a flexible alternative to full-time enrollment, enabling homeschooling families to access curriculum resources and stay connected to the GIS community.
Elementary clubs include Chess, Journaling, Origami, Creative Worship, and running activities; middle and high school offer clubs such as Art Club, Athletics, Bible Club, Chapel Team, Drama, E-Sports, Math Club, Media Club, Model United Nations, Music Club, Night Bazaar Evangelism, Speech & Debate, Student Council, STEM, and Thai ROTC.
The athletics program emphasizes leadership development through Sports Leadership 1 and 2 and includes ministry and outreach activities. GIS also pursues community engagement by hosting events and outreach initiatives in the Chiang Mai area.
Student leadership opportunities include the Student Council (two representatives per grade and officers) and Model United Nations. Speech & Debate develops critical thinking and communication skills. Athletics provide leadership development through coaching and ministry outreach.
The athletics program serves grades 2–12 with Basketball, Cross Country, Futsal, Rec League, Running Club, Soccer, Swimming, and Volleyball, supporting physical health and character development. Leadership, service, and community engagement are integrated into athletic programs and campus life.
Grace International School (GIS), established in 1999, serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It offers an **American curriculum** with **Advanced Placement (AP)** courses, preparing students for higher education globally. The **37‑acre campus** south of Chiang Mai city features dedicated academic buildings, multiple sports fields, and green outdoor areas for play and physical education. English is the primary language of instruction, with Thai language classes across all levels, Chinese offered in High School, and TESOL support for non‑native speakers; Elementary also provides “heart language” support for Korean students. GIS is a **Christian school**, integrating **biblical values** into its teaching and community life, and serves many families involved in mission and Christian service in Southeast Asia. Students can participate in CMAC athletics, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and cross‑country, as well as band, choir, and visual arts programs, fostering well‑rounded development in a values‑driven environment.
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