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Thai-Chinese International School was founded in 1995 by a Taiwan-based educational foundation to serve Taiwanese and Thai communities and remains a non-profit institution . Originally overseen by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, TCIS changed status in 2006 and has since operated independently under Thai and U.S. accreditation. The school maintains governance via a volunteer Foundation Board, including Thai and Taiwanese members.
The TCIS community organizes multilingual and multicultural events throughout the year, including seasonal festivals, student-led performances, and Parent-Teacher gatherings . Cultural learning is emphasized through celebrations of Thai, Chinese, and Western festivals, supplemented by field trips and student exchanges.
TCIS operates an active PTA that collaborates with the school board and staff on community initiatives. Parents volunteer for events such as seasonal fairs, language and culture nights, and help coordinate fundraising efforts for school improvement . The PTA also organizes parent education workshops and supports school-wide celebrations like international day and graduation ceremonies . Meetings are typically held each semester, and parents serve on committees related to curriculum, facilities, and student wellbeing.
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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