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MYIS offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16 as part of its IB World School status. The school balances the American curriculum with the IB framework to support holistic growth. Learning emphasizes inquiry-based approaches and hands-on exploration, with projects that connect multiple disciplines. In the final year of the MYP, students undertake a personal project, and the school maintains ongoing IB authorization and professional development to uphold IB standards.
MYIS has a Visual Art Studio and a Music Room as part of its campus facilities. Art and music are led by dedicated specialists, including an Art Teacher and a Music Head Teacher. After-school clubs include arts-related offerings such as Watercolor, Music, Dance, Orchestra, and Drama Club among others. The campus also features two libraries and a Design Technology space to support creative work.
Language of instruction is English. English is the language of inclusion at MYIS, with regular inclusion of Thai language and culture; Thai classes are scheduled weekly for younger students and daily for Grade 1 and above. Mandarin is offered as an additional language through Mandarin instruction. MYIS is an IB World School with a global, internationally-minded framework.
MYIS offers a robust roster of after-school clubs across three sessions, including swimming, gym/fitness, dance, orchestra, Model United Nations, Thai language, and water-based activities. Athletics programs include teams in basketball, football/soccer, badminton, volleyball, swimming, golf, gymnastics, cheerleading, pickleball, jiu-jitsu, and taekwondo, with active BISAL participation. After-school clubs also provide opportunities for socialization, collaboration, and creativity beyond the classroom.
Service as Action is part of MYIS's Middle Years Programme framework, fostering community engagement and real-world application of learning. Parent involvement is supported through a Parent Group (PWG) and regular parent workshops. The school shares news and updates with families, supporting ongoing community connection. BISAL membership and events further strengthen the school's ties to the broader international-school community in Bangkok.
The school is led by Head of School Tahireh Thampi, with Caty Romero serving as Secondary School Principal. The leadership team includes program coordinators for the IB components: Sofia Ong (Early Years Coordinator), Bethany Turner (PYP Coordinator), and Robert Deyermenjian (MYP Coordinator). The teaching staff includes Coordinators for the different IB programs, and leaders participate in ongoing IB professional development.
MYIS provides an on-campus Health Center staffed by a full-time nurse, with medical administration guidelines and illness policies to protect student health. Counseling is available to all students, with a schoolwide counselor and parent workshops to support student well-being and family engagement; Positive Discipline guides classroom behavior. The school also offers college counseling for Grade 9–10 and robust athletic programs through BISAL, promoting physical health and social-emotional development. Bus transportation offers door-to-door service with monitors for safe arrivals and departures.
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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