Thailand, Bangkok
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PAIS integrates SEL through its School Counseling and Student Development programs, which include individual and group sessions focused on personal growth and social skills. The school emphasizes awareness of emotions and fostering positive relationships via ongoing staff training. These counselors work closely with teachers to support student wellbeing. However, specific curricula or detailed SEL frameworks are not publicly outlined on the school’s site.
The school does not publicly specify any dedicated SEN provisions such as specialist learning support programs or facilities.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding support for English as an Additional Language (EAL).
PAIS maintains wellbeing support through its School Counselling department, offering regular sessions to help students navigate personal, academic, and social challenges. The Parents and Faculty Community also collaborates on initiatives such as health-related provisions, e.g., adding ATK kits during the pandemic, to support community wellbeing.
All staff are required to complete Child Protection Training provided by the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS), preparing them to recognize and respond to potential abuse. The school also conducts ongoing training for faculty on emergency response and child safety policies. A formal Child Protection and Student Development Policy guides these efforts.
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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