Canadian International School of Thailand

The Canadian International School of Thailand is located in the Pinklao area of Bangkok, beside the Chao Phraya River in Bang Phlat district. The school is situated on Charansanitwong Soi 46, about 20 minutes from central Bangkok by car. It shares a riverside campus with Thewphaingarm Canadian Bilingual School (TCBS). Shuttle transport is available to and from key MRT and BTS hubs.

CIST is divided into Early Years (Pre-K3 to Kindergarten), Elementary (Grades 1–6), and Secondary School (Grades 7–12).

Students follow the IB PYP and MYP programs in the early years and transition into the Canadian Ontario curriculum for high school. Graduates earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

CIST is a co-educational international day school with boarding options available. Boarding is provided in collaboration with its sister school, TCBS, for students in higher year levels. Both boys and girls are admitted across all levels.

Information about specific SEN (Special Educational Needs) or other Additional Learning Support provisions is not detailed on the school’s website.

The school is affiliated with Canada and follows the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum. It is accredited to issue the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

CIST has no religious affiliation. It is a secular international school.

Specific daily schedules are not published online.

The school provides a daily shuttle service to key MRT and BTS stations in Bangkok. This service is coordinated to assist families commuting from different parts of the city.

Canadian International School of Thailand (CIST) offers a blend of the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Canadian Ontario curricula. In the Early Years and Elementary School (Pre-K to Grade 6), students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), with inquiry-based learning across core subjects. From Grades 7 to 10, the school delivers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), continuing interdisciplinary and skills-focused instruction.

For Grades 11 and 12, students transition fully to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) curriculum, which is overseen by the Ontario Ministry of Education. This program includes coursework in English, mathematics, science, and social studies, and requires community involvement and a final literacy assessment. Students completing the OSSD are eligible for university entry in Canada and other international destinations.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding structured Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, specific staff roles, or initiatives focused on social and emotional skills.

CIST does not publicly disclose detailed information on provisions or specialists for students with Special Educational Needs. It is not listed as a specialist SEN institution.

CIST supports students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) through structured, scaffolded instruction and differentiated classroom strategies. English is the language of instruction, and support begins as early as PreK3 with native English-speaking teachers and Thai-speaking assistants. In secondary school, students are placed in English Language Acquisition classes based on proficiency, using the IB MYP phase model (Phases 1–4). Instruction includes vocabulary support, adapted assessments, and individualized guidance. Teachers use strategies such as visuals, translation tools, and vocabulary banks to help students access content. Regular assessments track language growth in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

There is no public information describing specific programmes, staff, or initiatives related to student mental wellbeing at CIST.

Canadian International School of Thailand has a detailed Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policy. The Principal serves as the Designated Child Protection Officer, supported by a trained child protection team including deputy officers and coordinators for each school division. All staff receive annual training and are mandatory reporters under Thai law. Clear procedures are outlined for reporting abuse, managing concerns, and maintaining confidentiality. The school also enforces codes of conduct for staff, students, and visitors, and has child-safe recruitment, supervision, and e-safety practices.

1. Attend a school visit or open house if invited.
Families may be invited to tour the campus and meet members of the academic team. This gives prospective parents and students the opportunity to understand the environment, ask questions, and view classrooms and facilities.

2. Submit the application form and required documents.
These documents typically include the student’s previous academic reports, health records, passport/ID copy, and a completed application form. A non-refundable application fee of baht 5,000 must be paid at this stage.

3. Student assessment and interview.
Early Years applicants are assessed for school readiness, while older students undergo an informal interview and a diagnostic English-language assessment to determine their learning needs and placement level.

4. Review of application by the admissions committee.
The application will be reviewed by the Principal, who may approve admission, decline the application, or place the student on a waiting list. In all cases, the school will notify the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the decision. Placement is subject to space availability and the outcome of the review process.

5. Payment of fees and confirmation of start date.
Once accepted, families must pay the registration fee (baht 150,000) and school association fee (baht 2,500). Tuition and any applicable boarding fees must also be paid in advance, following the school’s billing schedule.

Canadian International School of Thailand offers scholarships for students entering Grades 9 to 12. These scholarships provide up to 50% off tuition fees and are linked to the school’s dual diploma programme with Rosedale Global High School, which includes both the CIST and Canadian OSSD qualifications

CIST operates a waitlist system for certain year levels when space is not available. After the application review by the Principal, students who meet the requirements but cannot be placed immediately may be added to a waiting list. Families are notified of this status, and placement is offered as spaces become available. There is no indication that a pooled or ranked selection system is used.