Thailand, Bangkok
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
U.S.-based accreditation that validates PAIS’s academic standards at the secondary level.
Office of National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA)
Thailand’s official quality assurance body for educational institutions.
International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) membership
A network of reputable international schools promoting collaboration and best practices.
Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) Membership
A global alliance supporting international school quality through professional development and resources.
ISAA Futsal Championships
In 2022, PAIS won multiple titles, including Mixed U9 champion, U15 girls champion, and Open Girls champion, and placed in the U13 and Open Boys categories, recognising the school’s team successes in inter-school sports competitions.
Pan‑Asia International School (PAIS), founded in 2004, serves students aged 2–18 in Bangkok’s Prawet district. It follows an American curriculum up to Grade 5, transitioning into the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–10 and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. The campus is located in a suburban green zone about 200 m off a major road, and includes science and IT labs, an auditorium, swimming pools, and sports fields. Languages taught include English, Thai, Chinese, and Arabic. After‑school clubs offer sports, music, arts & crafts, mental maths, and homework support. A signature feature is the use of international standards: Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, alongside the IB framework, supported by facilities like a Mac lab and makerspace. Accredited by WASC and Thailand’s Ministry of Education, PAIS hosts around 470 students representing over 40 nationalities.
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