Thailand, Bangkok
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Licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education
Authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to offer the PYP and MYP programmes (since 2012 for PYP, MYP candidacy began in 2022)
Accredited by ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment) in Thailand
A full member of the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)
Member of the Council of International Schools (CIS); placed on Pathway Two toward full accreditation, with an evaluation visit expected in late 2025
The school does not have publicly available information on their awards.
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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