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Thai-Chinese International School (TCIS) follows an American curriculum based on U.S. Common Core State Standards, with English as the primary language of instruction. From early years through Grade 12, students receive daily instruction in Mandarin and Thai alongside core academic subjects. In the elementary years, the curriculum emphasizes literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies, supported by specialist classes in art, music, and physical education. In middle school (Grades 5–8), students take core subjects along with exploratory electives and participate in co-curricular clubs. In high school (Grades 9–12), students can choose from a range of electives and sit for Advanced Placement (AP) courses in subjects such as Biology, Calculus, Psychology, and World History. Language support programs, including ELL and Chinese for Beginners, are available for students who need additional help.
Thai-Chinese International School (TCIS), located in Samut Prakan near Bangkok, offers an American curriculum with instruction in English, along with daily Thai and Mandarin classes from early years through Grade 12. Accredited by WASC and the Thai Ministry of Education, TCIS enrolls students from over 17 nationalities and supports trilingual learning as a core feature of its program. The school provides Advanced Placement (AP) courses in subjects such as Calculus, Biology, and Psychology during high school. Facilities include separate buildings for elementary, middle, and high school, plus a library, music rooms, science labs, and sports courts. A standout offering is TCIS’s After School Enrichment Program (ASEP), which includes Chinese calligraphy, hip-hop dance, watercolor painting, yoga, and additional language support in Japanese and Korean. With small class sizes and an average enrollment of under 700 students, TCIS emphasizes close student-teacher interaction while maintaining strong academic and language programs.
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