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Thailand, Chiang Mai
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GIS integrates support via its Educational Support Division. When emotional or behavioural concerns emerge, parents and teachers can request a Student Success Team meeting involving educational staff, a counsellor or principal, and the student. This team reviews the situation and commits to tailored actions. Guided Study Halls also offer support with behaviour management and study strategies. While the website refers to emotional support within these structures, it does not specify a standalone social‑emotional learning programme.
The school operates an Educational Support Division offering Grace Accommodation Plans (GAP) or Individual Learning Plans (ILP) for students with diagnosed learning, behavioural, or cognitive differences. Services include inclusion support, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, small‑group instruction, academic assessments, and the RISE programme for those with needs such as autism, Down syndrome or moderate learning disabilities. It is not a specialist SEN institution but provides these supports within the mainstream school.
GIS does not offer an intensive ESOL programme with first‑language support. They do employ trained ESOL specialists to assist English‑language learners, though students spend most of their time in mainstream classrooms. Admission requires passing an English proficiency assessment, and the number of ESOL students is capped at approximately 15 % per grade.
The school provides academic counselling and Student Success Teams to address emotional and behavioural challenges alongside academic ones. Educational Support staff collaborate with teachers and parents to implement strategies. Counsellors also meet one‑on‑one with students to support academic growth and future planning, indirectly supporting wellbeing via planning and guidance. The site does not describe a dedicated mental wellbeing curriculum.
GIS maintains a Student Safety and Protection Policy, requiring all staff and aides to sign a Student Safety Code of Conduct. Mandatory reporters must report any suspicion or knowledge of abuse to the Student Safety Director, who notifies the Superintendent within 24 hours. The school addresses both student‑to‑student and adult‑to‑student harm, and suspected abuse is reported to appropriate authorities or mission organisations.
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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