Thailand, Hatyai
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Southern International School Hatyai delivers a British-based international curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form. In Early Years (Pre-KG to Year 1), students follow the Oxford International Curriculum, incorporating the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Primary School (Years 1–6) combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the National Curriculum for England to provide thematic, subject-linked learning. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) uses the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum for core subjects such as English, mathematics, and science. Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE examinations across a range of subjects. In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students work towards A Level qualifications offered through Oxford AQA and Cambridge International Examination boards. Thai and Mandarin are taught alongside the core programme at various stages.
Southern International School Hat Yai (SIH), founded in 2015 and serving ages 2 to 18, offers a blend of British and international curricula from EYFS through IGCSE and A Levels. Located in Hat Yai, a southern Thai city near Malaysia. Class sizes are small (15–20), with total enrolment around 150–240 students. SIH teaches in English, with subjects including Thai and Mandarin. The school records a 100% IGCSE pass rate, supports the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and follows a distinctive blended approach combining IPC, National Curriculum (England), and Cambridge standards.
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