Thailand, Hua Hin
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Thai Ministry of Education licensing & ONESQA accreditation: Official recognition by Thailand’s educational authorities, confirming the school meets national standards and quality benchmarks.
International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) by Education Development Trust (2023): A UK-based accreditation signalling effective curriculum delivery, strong leadership, and engaged parent and community partnerships.
International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorization: Enables the school to offer the two-year IB Diploma Programme to students aged 16–18.
Cambridge IGCSE Examination Centre status: Allows the school to teach and administer Cambridge IGCSE courses and qualifications for students in Years 10 and 11.
Membership in the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT): Aligns HHIS with a network of accredited international schools linked to Thailand’s Ministry of Education.
Membership in the Council of International Schools (CIS): Connects HHIS to a global community dedicated to improving international education.
Membership in FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia): Links the school to a regional network promoting British-style international education in Asia.
Partner with St Mary’s University IQTS Programme: Collaboration that supports internationally recognised teacher training qualification pathways.
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Centre: The school serves as an official centre for this youth development programme, offering structured personal challenge and community activities.
HHIS does not list any specific awards on their website.
Hua Hin International School (HHIS) serves children aged 3 to 18 in scenic Hua Hin, Thailand, situated near Black Mountain with views over lakes and mountain ranges. The school follows the English National Curriculum through Key Stage 3, progresses to Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11, and culminates in the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years. Class sizes are typically around 15 children, with a maximum of 20. Instruction is in English, with Thai taught both as a first and second language in Primary, and choices of Spanish or Mandarin from Year 3. Campus life features a 25 m swimming pool with a 15 m beginner pool, art studios, landscaped gardens and outdoor play areas. A signature feature is the school’s Eco School programme, where students help design and plant gardens—a community and service-oriented initiative rooted in hands-on environmental stewardship.
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