Teaching for an international Education

Siam International School combines a rigorous academic curriculum with a wide variety of interesting student activities English is the main language of instruction.

Siam’s program are student focused and are geared toward the intellectual, physical, as well as the emotional needs of students. The school offers a range of programs-kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, and international study programs. Students participate in courses in English, Social Studies/Humanities, Science, Math, Business Study Options, Computer Technology, Physical Education, Foreign Languages, Music, Art and Drama.

The curriculum is designed to train students to meet the demands of an increasingly commercial and globalized world. To achieve its educational goals the school follows internationally recognized curriculums such as the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) for its kindergarten and elementary years program. The middle and high school programs follow an American curriculum. During the final years students prepare for internationally recognized certificates of secondary education such as the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), TOEFL and IELTS training is also part of the core English program which assists students with entry into university programs.

The international study program (for students visiting from abroad) offers specifically designed college courses specializing in English language and business studies.

The school is in candidacy for accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is fully licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education. It is also a member of ISAT (International Schools Association of Thailand).

Kindergarten

Designed for students aged from 3 to 5 years. This program helps children to develop interactive communication and acquired learning skills. A primary objective is to assist children to draw connections between knowledge and problem solving techniques.

The kindergarten program builds a strong foundation for children to gain general understanding of areas of knowledge such as mathematics, science, music and visual arts. Students learn through exploring themes based on a unit of inquiry. For example, one of the ways that children learn about mathematics is by applying their understanding of numbers, patterns and measurement to a project so that they can see the purpose. One such project that assists them to learn to measure accurately is building a kite.

 

Elementary School

Designed for students aged 6 to 11 years. A balanced education with special focus on the development of the whole child, addressing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs. The learning program gives children a strong foundation in all major areas of knowledge. Particular focus is placed on languages, social studies, mathematics, arts, science and technology. Students in the elementary years program learn to explore themes by looking at a ‘unit of enquiry’ that is related to the theme. In each unit of inquiry, teachers pose a series of a open-ended questions that encourage students to explore all of its aspects. The primary program is based on the principle that children learn by using their previous experience to make sense of new information.

 

 

Middle & High School

Designed for students aged 11 to 18 years. Students study all the major disciplines, in including English, Social Studies/Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Languages, Computer Technology, Business Studies, and Physical Education. Subjects are taught from an international perspective. The program encourages students to think critically, expand their knowledge and to develop a range of important life skills.

A special focus of the program is to assist students acquire a high level of English language proficiency. The course also helps students to maintain strong ties with their own cultures while giving them an international perspective through the study of literature from around the world.

In the final stages, students follow a college preparatory course, which provides and academic pathway leading to entrance into a range of carefully selected universities and technical institutes.