Thailand, Bangkok
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The school operates as a day school and offers door-to-door bus service. Bus routes are provided within Nichada Thani and include a dedicated staff monitor on each bus; buses are equipped with retractable seat belts, first aid kits, air conditioning, and mobile phones.
Uniform requirements: The turquoise or purple MYIS polo is worn with black or beige shorts or pants; MYP students (grades 6–10) wear the MYP polo, and PE days use the PE uniform. Shoes must be sport shoes; Crocs and flip-flops are not permitted. Fridays are Spirit Wear, and uniforms can be purchased at the school reception.
MYIS School Meals: The main campus cafeteria serves lunch and snacks Monday through Friday for Grades 1–10, with options including a noodle bar, a salad bar, a daily fruit bar, and rotating Western and Asian entrées. Younger students have a dedicated dining space; menus are posted weekly on the Parent Portal. The school is nut-free.
The school is privately owned and independent. It is licensed by the Ministry of Education in Thailand, authorized by the International Baccalaureate, accredited by ONESQA, and is a member of the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT).
Magic Years International School (MYIS), founded in 1990, is located in Nonthaburi near Bangkok. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 1 to 16, with plans to add the Diploma Programme by 2027. The school keeps class sizes small and focuses on inquiry-based learning across subjects. The campus includes indoor-outdoor classrooms, a saltwater pool, gym, STEM and art labs, a music room, and a small farm with animals and gardens. Students also take part in Thai language, music, and a range of after-school clubs such as cooking, soccer, and yoga.
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