Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima
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St. Stephen’s International School, Khao Yai, offers the British curriculum from Early Years through to Sixth Form. Children aged 2–5 follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), focusing on key developmental areas through play-based learning. In Primary School (Years 1–6), students follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside subjects from the UK National Curriculum. The Secondary years (Years 7–9) continue with Key Stage 3 of the UK curriculum, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE courses taken in Years 10–11. Sixth Form students (Years 12–13) study Cambridge A Levels, selecting subject combinations that support their future study plans. Throughout all stages, students also study Thai language and culture, Mandarin, and participate in sports, performing arts, and outdoor education.
St. Stephen’s International School, Khao Yai, is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 2–18, located near the UNESCO-listed Khao Yai National Park, around 150 km from Bangkok. The school follows the British curriculum, starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage, the International Primary Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels. Average class sizes are small, with around 12 students, and boarding accommodates approximately 30% of pupils. Facilities include extensive outdoor learning areas and access to natural surroundings that support the school’s strong emphasis on Outdoor Education. Students also study Thai and Mandarin in addition to English, and benefit from programmes in performing arts, sports, and community service. Its location enables unique environmental and service-based projects that integrate with the curriculum, encouraging engagement with local and global issues. This combination of academics, languages, and outdoor learning creates a distinctive experience for both local and overseas families.
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