Thailand, Bangkok
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
A U.S.-based accreditation agency that evaluates and accredits schools to meet set standards of educational quality and continuous improvement.
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
A global accrediting organization that evaluates Christian schools based on educational and spiritual standards, supporting faith-integrated education.
College Board – Advanced Placement (AP) Program
ICS is authorized by the College Board to offer AP courses and exams, enabling students to pursue college-level coursework in high school.
International Accreditation with the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC), Thailand (AUAI)
ICS is accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education through OPEC, which ensures compliance with national education standards and allows international schools to operate legally within the country.
International Community School Bangkok (ICS) is a non-profit American Christian international school, established in 1993 and opened its current Bang Na campus in September 2004. It serves students aged 4 to 18 (Pre‑K through Grade 12) in a co‑educational setting. The school follows an American curriculum with a strong focus on Advanced Placement (AP) courses and preparing students for college in the US and beyond. ICS requires all secondary students to complete 40 hours of personal community service plus participate in annual SALT serving trips across Thailand, forming part of its signature capstone programs. Facilities listed on the site include modern science laboratories, media centers, and computer labs, supplemented by an athletics complex and fields.
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