Thailand, Pattaya
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International Baccalaureate (IB): authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, enabling students to earn an IB qualification.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): U.S.-based regional accreditation that validates ISE’s American-style diploma and overall institutional standards.
Certification from the Thai Ministry of Education (MOE): necessary approval to operate legally and comply with national education regulations in Thailand.
MRISA Spirit Awards at MRISA Sports Ceremony: ISE was recognized in its MRISA Sports Award Ceremony for team sportsmanship, effort, and enthusiasm, including categories such as "Most Valuable Player" and "Most Improved Player" across volleyball, basketball, and football events.
The International School Eastern Seaboard (ISE) in Chonburi, Thailand, welcomes students aged 2 through Grade 12 within a leafy campus set beside Burapha Golf Club, about 30 minutes from Pattaya and 20 minutes from Chonburi City. ISE delivers an American curriculum based on AERO standards from Pre‑Kindergarten to Grade 10, and then offers Advanced Placement courses and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. With class sizes kept small (below an 8:1 student‑teacher ratio), students receive individualized attention. The school teaches English as its language of instruction, and offers Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish as additional languages. Beyond core subjects, the school integrates service learning through CAS, MUN, and sustainability themes tied to UN SDGs. Athletics and outdoor education make use of the golf‑club environment. The school’s Fine Arts Centre hosts visual and performing arts activities. ISE also provides ESL support to help international students meet academic standards.
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