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The first and only full, not-for-profit International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Bangkok, NIST International School was established in 1992 with the support of the United Nations. We now welcome over 1,800 students representing more than 75 nationalities and provide all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. We are governed by the parent-elected NIST International School Foundation and is accredited by the Council of International Schools and New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Beyond the rigorous, progressive IB curriculum, we are a values-driven school that seeks to provide unique learning opportunities for all students. Through an expansive World Languages Programme, a vast range of extra-curricular activities and a strong focus on service learning, we aim to transform the greater community by fostering an appreciation of diversity and a drive for excellence. At our core, we maintain a singular focus: inspiring, empowering and enriching lives.

Established in 1951, International School Bangkok (ISB) is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school serving a community of over 60 nationalities from Pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 12. ISB runs an accredited and challenging international curriculum driven by leading educational research and global best practice, incorporated into North American (U.S.) and International Baccalaureate Diploma frameworks. ISB students attend colleges and universities all over the world including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Europe, Thailand, Japan, Korea and Australia. ISB prepares students to become leaders in meeting the ever-changing needs of the world and equips them with the knowledge and skills to become caring, global citizens. We care about each individual child and support the diverse needs of our students through our inclusive approach, our mother tongue language programs, our challenge and enrichment programs, and our wide range of subject and program offerings and opportunities. Located in the safe and beautiful community of Nichada Thani, ISB's 15-hectare campus houses world-leading facilities purpose built to align with the multitude of subjects and activities on offer for students. These include state-of-the-art performance venues and studios, international standard sports facilities, fully-equipped science and design labs, innovative libraries and learning spaces, and cutting-edge technology integrated across the school. ISB's vision is to be a model of excellence in educating students for success in the global community.

SISB is a leading international school in Thailand providing education from Nursery to Sixth Form (Ages 2-18 ). There are four campuses in Thailand which adopt curricula from Singapore and the United Kingdom, as well as the IB Diploma Programme. SISB was the first international school in Thailand which pioneered the Singapore education curriculum. Through a broad-based and unique multi-lingual curriculum, SISB provides a safe, nurturing and yet challenging learning environment and opportunities. Dedicated to providing quality education, the professional team of SISB educators ensures that the school sets a consistent level of education excellence. SISB Pracha Uthit is the only international school in Thailand appointed by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) as the official examination centre for the Singapore International Primary School Examination (iPSLE) since 2006. The school is also an approved centre certified by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) to conduct the IGCSE and A Levels examinations. SISB is certified by the Ministry of Education of China as a Hanban centre to conduct Chinese proficiency tests for students. SISB is also fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), an esteemed recognition for quality international schools worldwide.