Thailand, Phuket
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The school focuses on 21st century learning skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, collaboration, cultural awareness, and digital literacy across Preschool through Secondary levels.
The arts program spans elementary through secondary levels and includes visual arts, music (instrumental and vocal), dramatic arts, photography, and related electives. In secondary, courses include Art I–IV, Instrumental Music I–III, Vocal Music I–II, Dramatic Arts I–II, Photography, and AP Studio Art offered online through Quality Virtual School.
Thai language and culture is required for elementary students. Chinese language is offered as an after-school activity through Oriental Bamboo Language School. Thai is also offered in secondary courses, and foreign languages such as French, Spanish, and Russian are offered online through Quality Virtual School (AP French and AP Spanish available).
Electives in the elementary and middle years include a host language, instrumental music, American studies, and activities (2 days per week). The program provides after-school activities and electives that support social development and hobbies.
Success Orientations emphasize holistic development and 21st century skills such as collaboration and leadership. The school offers leadership-focused experiences such as the Secondary Leadership Adventure, and staff-student programs support student-centered, mastery-based learning.
Sports, fitness, wellness, and health are integrated into the program, including Team Sports, Wellness, Lifetime Sports, In-Depth Sports, and Advanced Fitness. The calendar includes sports and wellness events that reinforce an active lifestyle.
QSI International School of Phuket, established in 2000, is a non-profit, co‑educational day school in Kathu, offering Preschool (age 3) through Secondary (age 18) education. The school follows an American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a Mastery Learning approach. Campus facilities include air-conditioned classrooms, dedicated science and computer labs, music and art rooms, a library, an indoor activity centre, a kitchen/cafeteria, a basketball court, an artificial turf football field, running track, and playgrounds. English is the medium of instruction. QSI Phuket supports students with Intensive English and embeds Thai language and culture for all. There are over 130 students representing more than 25 nationalities. The school is particularly recognized for its Mastery Learning system, AP academic enrichment, and strong STEM facilities, fostering individual growth and readiness for international education pathways.
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