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Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Korat Adventist International School (KAIS), located in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, serves students from kindergarten to Grade 12 in a co-educational setting. The school follows a Christian curriculum with English as the language of instruction and offers Chinese as a foreign language. Class sizes average a 1:20 teacher-student ratio, and the campus welcomes over 200 students. Notable programs include the Adventurer and Pathfinder clubs, which encourage practical skills, outdoor activities, and community service in line with the school’s values. KAIS’s Education Standards and Learning Goals (ESLGs) ensure clear benchmarks for student progress across subjects. The campus features dedicated spaces for learning and extracurricular activities, supporting both academic subjects and character-building programs. The school opened in 2009 and moved to its current Suranaree location in 2019, making it a relatively modern campus with a clear focus on combining international education standards with Christian values.
Korat Adventist International School has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) is located at 862 Moo 2 Nonmaydang Soi 13, Suranaree, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand. The campus sits in the Suranaree area of Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima). The school moved to this site on August 8, 2019. Korat Adventist International Church (KAIC) is located on campus, reflecting the school's Adventist affiliation.
Stages
KAIS offers Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is organized into four divisions: Kindergarten; Grades 1–4 (Elementary); Grades 5–8 (Middle School); and Grades 9–12 (High School).
Type
KAIS is a co-educational international school. It operates with an American curriculum and serves both local and international students.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Public information indicates KAIS has 10+ nationalities represented; the student population is around 200. The most common nationality and the local-to-international ratio are not published.
Additional learning support
Public information does not list dedicated SEN or Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provisions. The school sets school-wide ESL goals, including English language development and cross-cultural communication as part of its ESLGs.
Country affiliation
KAIS is based in Thailand and offers an American-style curriculum. It is licensed/accredited by Thai authorities (MOE/ONESQA) and by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Religious affiliation
KAIS is part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system; Korat Adventist International Church operates on campus. The school is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA).
School day structure
The school day is published as Monday to Friday with timings listed as 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Details about specific lunch/break times are not published publicly.
Bus service
KAIS does not offer a school bus service. This is indicated by the public listing for the school, which shows Bus Service as No.
Fees
Annual tuition at Korat Adventist International School ranges from THB 101,640 to THB 103,576 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission Fees
- Application fee (one-time, payable on submission of application): THB 1,000. - Entrance / registration fee (one-time, payable at acceptance / enrolment example shown for initial enrolment): THB 120,000. - Development fee (one-time; marked refundable in published schedule): THB 60,000. - Refundable deposit (one-time; marked refundable in published schedule): THB 5,000.
Tuition fees by year group (annual totals)
- Nursery 2 (age 2): Total annual fees THB 120,300 (this total combines annual tuition and annual general charges). - Kindergarten 1–3 (ages 3–5): Total annual fees THB 144,600 per year. - Grades 1–8: Total annual fees THB 153,100 per year. - Grades 9–12: Total annual fees THB 160,200 per year.
Per-term (illustrative) — equal instalments
- Per-term amounts shown below are calculated by dividing the published annual totals by three to produce an equal three-term instalment figure (this is an arithmetic division of the published annual total; the school's actual billing instalments may differ). - Nursery 2: THB 40,100 per term (THB 120,300 / 3). - Kindergarten 1–3: THB 48,200 per term (THB 144,600 / 3). - Grades 1–8: THB 51,033 per term (THB 153,100 / 3, rounded). - Grades 9–12: THB 53,400 per term (THB 160,200 / 3).
First-year (initial enrolment) total example
- Example shown for a Two‑Year‑Old (Nursery 2) first year: One-time and annual charges combined total THB 306,300 for the first year (this example itemises application fee, entrance fee, development fee, deposit, annual general fees, and annual tuition).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- One-time fees (application, entrance/registration, development fee, deposit where shown) are payable at application/acceptance/enrolment as specified in the school's published fee listings. Annual items (tuition, general fees) are billed on an annual basis in the published schedules. - The school's site links to the RenWeb/FACTS parent portal for account and billing management, and billing is managed through that system for many international schools; payment plans (annual, instalment or monthly plans) and automated drafts are usually handled through RenWeb/FACTS where used. Credit/debit card payments and bank drafts are supported by the FACTS/RenWeb payment platform; card payments commonly incur a processing surcharge.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fee schedule is published for Korat Adventist International School. The school's public listings do not present boarding accommodation or boarding fees; therefore boarding is not applicable based on available public information.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Annual general / activity / materials fees: THB 27,800 (example line-item in the published first‑year breakdown). - Uniforms, textbooks, extra‑curricular activities, school trips/camps, transportation (school bus), and meal plans are commonly charged in addition to tuition; specific values for uniforms, lunches or transport were not published in a single comprehensive fee schedule for this school. The published first‑year example shows separate one‑time charges plus annual general fees and tuition.
Refund information
- In the published fee breakdown used in public listings, the development fee and the deposit are explicitly indicated as refundable. Broader refund terms (refund deadlines, prorating, refunds after term start, or refund processing conditions) are not included in the publicly available fee summary used here.
Fee payment options
- Billing and payments are handled through the RenWeb/FACTS system as linked from the school's site; typical payment methods through FACTS/RenWeb include bank draft/transfer (no processing fee) and major credit/debit cards (card transactions typically incur a processing fee). Schools using FACTS also commonly allow annual, installment (termly/half‑yearly) or monthly payment plans and automatic drafts. Paper payments or bank transfer receipts are also a standard option where indicated by school finance offices for schools that use FACTS/RenWeb.
Summary of source coverage and missing items
- Public, third‑party fee listings provide the numeric annual totals and a detailed example of first‑year one‑time charges used above; those listings show annual totals by grade and flag which one‑time items are refundable. - The school's public pages link to RenWeb/FACTS for billing, but the official Korat Adventist International School site does not publish a complete, itemised term‑by‑term fee schedule, nor detailed billing dates, explicit term counts, or a full refund policy text in a single downloadable fee schedule. Where a per‑term figure is required, the per‑term amounts above were computed by dividing published annual totals by three (explicitly stated as an arithmetic inference).
If you need these figures presented in a different format or currency, or require a verbatim copy of a published fee sheet, those can be prepared from the public fee listings cited here.
Academics
Korat Adventist International School teaches American Curriculum.
Curriculum
KAIS serves Kindergarten through Grade 12, with English as the language of instruction and Chinese offered as a foreign language. The curriculum operates within a Seventh-day Adventist educational framework, prioritizing holistic development and character formation in a Christian community. ESLG goals include Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators (in English and Chinese), Exemplary Workers, Self-managers, and Caring Citizens. Graduation requires at least 33 credits and a CGPA of 2.5 to obtain the KAIS Diploma. Co-curricular offerings include Adventurer and Pathfinder clubs, with clubs available by semester to complement academics.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The KAIS site does not publicly describe a dedicated SEL program, staff, or resources, with content instead focusing on general character education and classroom learning.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The KAIS site does not publicly disclose information about SEN provision or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The GOALS and ESLGS page lists ESL objectives, including 'Effective Communicators who speak, read, and write in English effectively,' but there are no details about specific EAL programs or staff.
Mental Wellbeing
There is no publicly disclosed information about mental wellbeing programs or staff at KAIS.
Safeguarding
There is no publicly disclosed information on safeguarding policies or child-protection procedures on KAIS's site.
Admissions
Admissions
KAIS Korat presents Admissions Protocol and Financial Information within the Admissions section. Prospective families can schedule a School Tour or Book an Appointment for inquiries, and RENWEB provides a parent/student login for information access. The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 and operates from a campus at 862 Moo 2 Nonmaydang Soi 13, Suranaree, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand. The campus moved to its current site on August 8, 2019. The licensing history includes Grades 1–3 licensed in 2009; K1–3 licensed in 2010; Grades 4–6 licensed in 2011; Grades 7–9 licensed in 2015; and Grades 10–12 licensed in 2018. It was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in 2017 for a six-year term. On January 18, 2021, the school board approved changing the name from Adventist International Mission School Korat (AIMS-Korat) to Korat Adventist International School (KAIS). The new name KAIS was officially registered on September 27, 2021.
FAQs
Where is Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) located, and what grade levels does it serve?
KAIS is in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima), Thailand, at 862 Moo 2, Nonmaidaeng Soi 13, Suranaree, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000. It serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in a co-educational setting, with English as the language of instruction and Chinese offered as a foreign language.
What kind of school is KAIS, and what is the language of instruction?
KAIS is an international, co-educational school with a Christian Adventist curriculum. English is the language of instruction, and Chinese is taught as a foreign language; all students engage with ESLG-based learning goals.
What are the tuition fees by year group, and what are the typical first-year costs for new students?
Recurring tuition per year is THB 120,300 for Nursery/Pre-K, THB 144,600 for Kindergarten 1–3, THB 153,100 for Grades 1–8, and THB 160,200 for Grades 9–12. First-year costs for new enrollees combine these recurring charges with one-time fees: THB 306,300 for Nursery/Pre-K, THB 330,600 for Kindergarten, THB 339,100 for Grade 1–8, and THB 346,200 for Grade 9–12.
Which one-time charges apply at application or enrollment, and how are recurring fees billed?
At application/enrollment, families pay a THB 1,000 application fee, a THB 120,000 entrance/registration fee, a THB 60,000 development fee (refundable per schedule), and a THB 5,000 refundable deposit. Recurring charges (tuition and general/activity/materials fees) are billed annually, with an option to pay in three equal installments via the parent billing portal.
How is KAIS's curriculum structured across different grade bands?
In Kindergarten, the program blends play-based learning with structured activities. Grades 1–4 focus on interactive core subjects with technology integration, plus art, music, PE, and character education. Grades 5–8 emphasize critical thinking, advanced studies, leadership programs, robotics and coding, while Grades 9–12 prepare students for college and career with personalized pathways and real-world experiences.
What is the student-teacher ratio like at KAIS, and what are the ESL/EAL language goals?
Class sizes average about 1:20, supporting close teacher guidance. KAIS has explicit ESL/EAL goals: students are expected to speak, read, and write in English effectively and to communicate with competence and confidence in English, while also reading, writing, and conversing in their national language.
What facilities and campus features support learning and activities at KAIS?
KAIS operates on a modern campus with dedicated spaces for learning and for extracurricular activities, designed to support both academic subjects and character-building programs like Adventurer and Pathfinder.
Does KAIS offer robotics and coding as part of its extracurricular or academic programs?
Yes. Robotics and coding activities are available, particularly for Grades 5–8, as part of KAIS's emphasis on critical thinking, technology, and hands-on learning.
What clubs or leadership programs exist beyond the classroom at KAIS?
In addition to Adventurer and Pathfinder youth programs, KAIS runs leadership-focused activities and events such as KAIS Career Day and various field trips, including Level 1 activities like community helpers and transportation.
How does KAIS support student wellbeing and academic needs?
KAIS includes Academic Support Staff to assist students with learning needs and has clear ESL/EAL language goals embedded in the ESLG. Character development is a core focus, aimed at nurturing caring citizens, self-management, and effective communication.
Are English language learners supported, and how is proficiency targeted across the school?
Yes. KAIS emphasizes English proficiency through explicit ESL/EAL goals, ensuring students can speak, read, and write in English effectively, while also developing literacy in their national language.
Who owns and governs KAIS, and what religious affiliation informs the school culture?
KAIS is owned and managed by Thailand Adventist Mission (TAM) and operates within a Seventh-day Adventist-inspired educational community, integrating its values into daily life and learning.
Is boarding offered at KAIS, and what is known about school governance?
Boarding is not applicable at KAIS; it is a day school. The school's governance is handled by Thailand Adventist Mission, reflecting its Adventist affiliation and oversight.
What accreditations does KAIS hold, and what is the school's accreditation history?
KAIS is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) with a six-year term (2017), and is also accredited by ISAT, the Thai Ministry of Education (MOE), ONESQA, and the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA).
What languages are taught at KAIS, and how is language development integrated into learning?
English is the primary language of instruction, with strong emphasis on developing English proficiency. Chinese is taught as a foreign language, and ESLG milestones help students read, write, and converse in both English and their national language.
What is KAIS's history and how has it evolved since opening?
KAIS began in 2009 as Adventist International Mission School Korat (AIMS-Korat). It moved to its current Suranaree campus in 2019 after a dedication ceremony, and the name KAIS was adopted officially in 2021 under the oversight of TAM.
What community events or traditions does KAIS host or participate in?
KAIS hosts events such as the KAIS Christmas Program, KAIS Sports Days, and English Week, and publishes regular announcements and school menus to engage the community.
How diverse is KAIS in terms of nationality representation?
KAIS welcomes students from more than 10 nationalities, contributing to a multicultural school community.
