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Wesley International School

Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 121,000 - 320,000
Ages 2 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 120
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2015
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Wesley International School, located in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, offers education from Early Years (age 2) through Grade 10, with plans to expand to Grade 11. The school follows the American Common Core State Standards in the early years and elementary levels, integrates Next Generation Science Standards, and offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for Grades 6–10. Classes are small, averaging 10 students, and instruction is in English with Thai and Mandarin taught as additional languages. Facilities include dedicated spaces for art, music, science, and physical education, as well as a library and computer lab. The General Fee covers meals, standardized testing, field trips, and camps for Elementary and Middle School. A distinctive feature is the school’s Christian ethos, which shapes both its community life and service-oriented activities. Boarding options are available for Grades 6 and above, offering 5-day and 7-day programs with meals and activities included.

306, Khok Kruat, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30280, Thailand

The Essentials

Wesley International School has 120 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
Wesley International School is located in Khok Kruat, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, approximately 200 km northeast of Bangkok. The campus is accessible via main roads from the city centre, and nearby areas offer residential housing and local amenities.

Stages
The school offers education from Early Years (age 2) through Grade 10, with plans to expand to Grade 11 in 2025. It is structured into Early Years, Elementary School (Kindergarten–Grade 5), and Middle School (Grades 6–10, IB MYP).

Type
Wesley International School is a co-educational day and boarding school. Boarding is available to students in Grades 6 and above, with both 5-day and 7-day options.

Additional learning support
The school offers English Language Learner (ELL) and Thai Language Learner (TLL) programs for students who need targeted language development. These are charged per semester and are designed to support integration into mainstream classes.

Country affiliation
The school does not have a formal affiliation to a specific country government.

Religious affiliation
Wesley International School is a Christian school, with its ethos integrated into school life and community activities.

School day structure
The school day structure is not detailed publicly.

Bus service
The school offers a bus service for students. Routes and schedules are arranged directly with the school, ensuring coverage for key residential areas in and around Nakhon Ratchasima.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available for students in Grades 6 and above with 5-day and 7-day options. The on‑campus boarding facility is a three‑floor building with a cafeteria on the first floor, a study room on each floor, and a private bathroom in each bedroom for three boarders of the same gender. The program monitors boarders' physical, social, moral, spiritual, emotional, cultural, and intellectual development and provides laundry and meals; boarding activities include sports, musical instruments, Bible reading and devotion, and Sunday service.

Food Options
Meals are provided for boarding students; there is a cafeteria on campus.

Governance and Ownership
WIS is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and is ACS WASC‑accredited. It is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS). The school is led by founders Rev. John Kim (Director) and Sarah Lee (Founder), with Hope Kim as Assistant Director and Head of School, and Francis Sherwood as School Principal.
Fees

Annual tuition at Wesley International School ranges from THB 121,000 to THB 320,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Admission Fees

* Application Fee (non-refundable): THB 1,000
* Testing Fee (K3 and above, non-refundable): THB 2,000
* Admission Fee (non-refundable): THB 100,000
* Security Deposit: THB 10,000 (refundable if no school property is damaged)

Annual Tuition Fees

* Pre-K (3 Days): THB 121,000
* Pre-K (Full): THB 172,000
* K1–K2: THB 182,000
* K3: THB 186,000
* G1–2: THB 206,000
* G3–5: THB 220,000
* G6–8: THB 286,000
* G9: THB 306,000
* G10: THB 320,000

Included in General Fee
International standardized testing, lunch, snacks, field trips, camps (Elementary and Middle School), school materials, and group insurance.

Billing & Payment

* Payments made twice a year (June & December)
* Bank transfer or cash accepted
* Daily late fee: THB 200 after payment period ends
* 10% tuition discount for second child, 15% for third child

Boarding Fees

* 7-Day Boarding: THB 260,000 per year
* 5-Day Boarding (Sunday evening to Friday dismissal): THB 220,000 per year
* Deposit (refundable): THB 10,000
* Insurance: THB 16,000
* Airport Transportation: THB 1,500 per trip
* Boarding fees include activities and meals during boarding hours; lunch during school hours is covered by the school’s General Fee

Other Program Fees

* English Language Learner: THB 40,000 per semester
* Thai Language Learner: THB 30,000 per semester

Refund Policy

* 85% refund if withdrawn before first day of class
* 50% refund if withdrawn within August (Semester 1) or January (Semester 2)
* No refund after these periods; processed within 30 days of written notice.
Academics

Wesley International School teaches IB (MYP), American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 16.

Curriculum
Wesley International School delivers a structured progression of curricula across its Early Years, Elementary, and IB Middle Years stages. In Early Years (ages 2–4), the curriculum is play-based and inquiry-driven, covering foundational subjects such as Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Thai, and Mandarin, alongside Art, Music, PHE, and SEL . The Elementary School (Kindergarten to Grade 5) builds on this through transdisciplinary, inquiry-based units aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, and includes Digital Tools like IXL and RAZ Kids . The Middle Years Program (MYP, Grades 6–10) is delivered within the IB framework, emphasizing inquiry, critical thinking, and global awareness . Across all stages, lessons integrate inquiry‑based strategies, structured and collaborative learning, and a variety of core and specialist subjects to support a holistic educational experience .

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
WIS provides weekly SEL classes for students from Kindergarten upwards, structured around the CASEL framework with a focus on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. The school also offers social-emotional counseling, including routine, individual, and group sessions, accessible to students, parents, and staff via a counselor request form.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
WIS supports students with mild special educational needs through inclusive practices and targeted interventions. A dedicated SEN specialist works collaboratively with students, teachers, and families to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does support students whose first language is not English: it charges ELL (English Language Learner) tuition of THB 40,000 per semester and provides ELL classes or interventions based on admission testing and identified needs.

Mental Wellbeing
WIS integrates social-emotional counseling into its approach to student wellbeing, offering individual and group counseling in addition to SEL classes. There is no separate mention of a specific mental health or wellbeing program beyond that; thus, the school does not publicly disclose dedicated mental wellbeing programs apart from SEL and counseling.

Safeguarding
Child safeguarding is described as WIS’s highest priority. The school employs safer recruitment practices, including background and reference checks, health checks, and police screening for all staff. Ongoing staff training includes annual EduCare safeguarding instruction and first aid/CPR training, as well as regular health services and immunization protocols.
Parent Experience

History
Wesley International School was founded in August 2015, motivated by a Christian mission to shape “future leaders of Thailand through the Gospel.” It started with Early Years up to IB MYP Year 5 and has since steadily grown; Grade 11 is scheduled to launch in the 2025‑2026 academic year.

Community
The school represents a community of over 13 nationalities among students and 12 among staff, offering instruction in three languages, which reflects a culturally diverse environment. Wesley integrates elements like Faith, Counseling, and Extra‑Curricular Activities into its community offerings, aiming to involve families and students in a variety of engagement opportunities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school does not publicly provide information about a Parent Teacher Association (PTA), nor mention specific parent-led groups, events, or volunteer activities on its website.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes dedicated spaces for Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and Art & Music. The Kindergarten Classroom is highlighted, alongside spaces for Elementary and Middle School and a dedicated Art & Music facility. The layout is depicted in a photo gallery that groups the spaces by school level, reflecting a multi-level campus. Art & Music facilities are presented as a distinct space on campus.

Academic Facilities
The library houses over 7,000 books and operates from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with weekly library classes and IB MYP Year 5 personal project support. Elementary School subjects include Language Arts, Math, Thai, and Mandarin, with Social Studies, Science, PHE, Music, Art, Bible Studies, and Computer Science also offered. Early Years programs include Thai and Mandarin alongside Language Arts, with Kindergarten and Preschool emphasizing exposure to both languages. The IB Middle Years Programme is offered with eight subject groups: Language & Literature; Language Acquisition (Mandarin); Individuals & Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; Arts (Music); Design; and Physical & Health Education. Wesley International School is an IB World School offering MYP and plans to start Grade 11 in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra-curricular activities for Elementary & Middle School include Book Club, Swimming, Frisbee, Basketball, Football, Visual Arts, Taekwondo, Ballet, Coding, and Skateboarding.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6 to 10 (ages 11 to 16). The MYP is organized around eight subject groups: Language & Literature; Language Acquisition (Mandarin); Individuals & Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; Arts (Music); Design; and Physical & Health Education. Service as Action provides learning beyond the classroom, and a Personal Project is completed in Year 5 (Grade 10) as a student-driven inquiry. The school plans to start the Diploma Programme (IB DP) in Grade 11 in the 2025–2026 academic year. The school is located in Nakhon Ratchasima, about 200 km from Bangkok.

Arts & Creative
Arts are part of the MYP as one of the eight subject groups (Arts/Music). Visual Arts is also offered as an extracurricular activity for Elementary and Middle School.

Cultural & Language
The school emphasizes multilingual and multicultural learning. Mandarin is offered as a language acquisition option within the MYP. Core languages in the Primary Years include English (Language Arts), Thai, and Mandarin, reflecting the school's multilingual program.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities include Book Club, Swimming, Frisbee, Basketball, Football, Visual Arts, Taekwondo, Ballet, Coding, and Skate Boarding for Elementary and Middle School.

Community & Service
The school runs Community Service programs that connect students with communities and aim to improve quality of life, while reinforcing Schoolwide Learner Outcomes such as Critical Thinking, Servant-Heartedness, and Catalyst.

Leadership & Professional
Service as Action in the MYP and the Year 5 Personal Project foster student leadership and initiative, with Catalyst as a Schoolwide Learner Outcome supporting leadership development. College and career counseling is provided for students in Grades 9 and above to support post-secondary planning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Social-emotional counseling is available for Kindergarten and above, including individual and group sessions, and weekly Social-Emotional Learning classes based on the CASEL framework. College and career counseling is offered for Grades 9 and up. Outdoor Education includes an annual Grade 1 camp, with camp costs included in the General Fee.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English, Thai, and Mandarin. English Language Learner (ELL) support is available. Mandarin is taught as a language acquisition subject in the IB Middle Years Programme and is a core language in Early Years and Elementary School. The school is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme, with Nursery to IB MYP 5 (Grade 10) currently, and Grade 11 planned for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not publicly disclose any awards received in the past five years. No awards are listed on its website.

Accreditations
* ACS WASC Accreditation – Wesley International School is accredited by the *Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges*, which signifies that it meets recognized international standards for student-centered education and ongoing improvement.
* EARCOS Membership – The school is a member of the *East Asia Regional Council of Schools*, connecting it to a regional network for collaboration and professional development.
* ONESOA, ISAT – The school displays logos for *ONESOA* and *ISAT* on its website, indicating likely membership or affiliation; however, the site does not provide details about what these affiliations entail.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial Visit
Parents are encouraged to complete the “Admissions Visit Request Form” to schedule a campus tour. During the visit, the Admissions Office presents an overview of the school’s programs and daily life.

2. Admissions Test
Students in K3–Grade 2 take the MAP Growth assessments in Reading & Math, including Reading Fluency. Students in Grade 3 and above are assessed with MAP Growth (Reading, Math, Language Usage, Science), Reading Fluency, and a Writing task. Based on results, students may be recommended for ELL (English Language Learner) and/or remedial classes.

3. Application Form & Payment
Following testing, families must submit the completed application form along with the required payment. Upon acceptance, the school provides a guidebook detailing school procedures and policies.

4. Medical Information & Consent
Parents must submit a Student Medical Information & Consent Form—completed within six months prior to starting school—either as hard copy or scanned, before the student is authorized to begin attending.

Scholarships
Wesley International School does not publicly disclose information indicating it operates a waitlist or application pool system.

Waitlist
Wesley International School does not publicly disclose information indicating it operates a waitlist or application pool system.
School Events
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