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The school teaches English and Thai. English is the main language of instruction in integrated subjects; Thai is used for Thai language and Culture/History, with Thai First Language and Thai Additional Language provisions. English Language (EAL) support is provided for learners who do not yet have English. Early Years combines the UK EYFS with the Thai national curriculum in a bilingual English-Thai program. Specialist subjects in Primary are delivered in both languages, with Drama in English and Art, Music, PE, Life Skills in Thai; Library sessions alternate between languages.
The Early Years and Primary Years use a bilingual English-Thai approach. English and Thai are taught by international and Thai teachers to support Thai language acquisition. English is the main language of instruction in integrated subjects, with Thai used for Thai language, Culture and History, and some specialist subjects. Thai language learning is supported by Thai First Language and Thai Additional Language provisions, and English as an Additional Language support is available.
Panyaden International School, located just south of Chiang Mai in Hang Dong district, is a bilingual day school serving children aged 2 to 18. Established in May 2011. From Years 1–6, students follow the British‑aligned International Primary Curriculum alongside Thai culture and language instruction. Years 7–9 engage with the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), which prepares them for the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. The school community includes around 405 students representing more than 30 nationalities, taught by bilingual Thai and English‑speaking teachers. The curriculum emphasises values such as respect, responsibility, and environmental mindfulness, drawn from Buddhist principles. A notable feature is the combination of service and sustainability projects integrated across stages. The IB Diploma is offered by authorised faculty, and the school’s green campus environment and values-based approach are foundational and unique.
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