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Thailand, Chiang Mai
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Fully licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education.
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), affirming its educational standards and academic integrity.
Recognised as an IB World School, authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme from Year 10–13.
Recognised for its sustainable, bamboo-and-earth architecture, including awards for eco-design and green construction.
Commended in WASC evaluation for integrating Buddhist values-based education and the “12 Wise Habits” into curriculum and community life.
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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