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Cambridge International Curriculum: An internationally recognised curriculum framework that sets a global standard for education and is accepted by universities and employers worldwide.
Education Development Trust (EDT): A UK-based not-for-profit organisation that provides school improvement services, manages schools, and conducts education research to inform policy and practice.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): A UK statutory framework setting standards for learning, development, and care for children from birth to age five.
International School Quality Mark (ISQM): An external accreditation that assesses a school against rigorous quality standards and provides an improvement agenda based on independent evaluation.
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA): A UK-based charity and membership association supporting nurseries to deliver high-quality early years education and care.
International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT): A national body representing international schools in Thailand, promoting high standards and ethical practices.
Quality Counts Platinum Award: An externally assessed accreditation scheme for nurseries and kindergartens, recognising excellence in early years provision.
Oxford International Curriculum: An international curriculum developed by Oxford University Press that combines global perspectives with rigorous academic standards.
Oxford AQA International Curriculum: A qualification framework developed jointly by Oxford University Press and AQA, offering GCSE and A Level programmes recognised globally.
Ministry of Education, Thailand: The national education authority responsible for developing standards, policy, and quality assurance for schools in Thailand.
ISQM Silver Accreditation: awarded following an external inspection, confirming SIH’s overall quality and placing it among recognized institutions in international education.
Quality Counts Platinum Award: This award recognizes SIH's exceptional standards in early childhood provision, marking a notable first for Thailand in this category.
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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