Learning
A Journey
of Discovery.
ACADEMICS
A learning journey for every stage.
At ISE, learning begins with curiosity and grows through experience, challenge, and discovery.
Our American educational program provides students with a strong academic foundation while encouraging them to ask questions, explore, create, communicate, and apply what they have learned. As students progress from ISE Preschool through High School, they take increasing ownership of their learning and discover the interests, strengths, and possibilities that will shape their future.
The journey culminates in High School, where students can pursue the internationally recognized IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) as they prepare for university and life beyond ISE.
PRESCHOOL · ISE PRE-K
Ages 2–4
Where Curiosity Begins
At ISE Pre-K, children are seen as capable, curious learners with ideas, interests, and questions of their own.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our program places children at the center of their learning. Through inquiry, purposeful play, creativity, and exploration, children are encouraged to wonder, investigate, solve problems, express their ideas, and learn alongside others.
Child-centered
Children’s interests, questions, and discoveries help shape meaningful learning experiences and give them an active voice in their learning.
Inquiry & Play
Children explore ideas across Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies, Thai Language and Culture, Physical Education, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts.
The Learning Environment
Our spaces and materials are intentionally designed to invite exploration, creativity, collaboration, and discovery.
Areas of Inquiry
- Who We Are
- How We Express Ourselves
- How the World Works
- Sharing the Planet
A LOVE OF LEARNING STARTS HERE
We want children to leave each day with more than something they have learned. We want them to leave with something new they want to know.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten–Grade 5
Building Strong Foundations
ISE Elementary School combines strong academic foundations with inquiry-based learning that encourages students to ask questions, make connections, and apply what they learn.
Guided by AERO standards, students develop knowledge and skills across core academic subjects while growing as communicators, thinkers, researchers, collaborators, and increasingly independent learners.
Students explore meaningful questions and concepts across subjects, connecting their learning to new situations and the world around them.
Teachers recognize that students learn in different ways. By knowing each student well, they can provide appropriate support and challenge while creating a classroom community where students can participate, grow, and succeed.
Program of Studies
Elementary students experience a broad program that combines core academics with world languages, technology, physical education, and the arts.
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Math
READY FOR THE NEXT STEP
Throughout Elementary School, students build the knowledge and skills that prepare them for the transition to Middle School and the next stage of the ISE journey.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 6–8
Growing Independence. Expanding Possibilities.
Middle School is a time of significant growth. At ISE, students build on the foundation of Elementary School while taking greater responsibility for their learning, exploring new interests, and developing the skills they need for High School.
Our curriculum follows AERO standards, providing students with a broad American educational program that encourages critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and increasingly independent learning.
Students experience a broad range of core subjects while also having opportunities to make choices through electives. This combination allows students to strengthen essential academic skills while beginning to discover where their interests and strengths may lead them.
Program of Studies
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Math
- World Languages
- Technology
- Physical Education
- Music
- Visual Art
READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL
By the end of Middle School, students are prepared to take on greater academic challenges and choices, with a stronger understanding of themselves as learners and the independence to take their next steps into High School.
HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9–12
Preparing for What Comes Next
High School at ISE brings together academic challenges, greater choice, and increasing independence. Students deepen their academic knowledge, explore their interests, and begin making important decisions about the pathways they will pursue beyond school.
In Grades 9 and 10, students follow a broad American program guided by AERO standards, building the knowledge and skills needed for their final years of High School.
Grade 9–10 Program of Studies
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Math
- World Languages
- Technology or Visual Art or Music
- Physical Education
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
In Grades 11 and 12, students have greater choice in shaping their studies, with three academic pathways designed to support different strengths, interests, and future goals.
GROWING WITH EVERY GRADE
Increasing Independence Across Grade Levels
Grades 6–8
- Focus on building routines and study habits
- Increased teacher support and guidance
- Gradual transition to independent learning
Grades 9–10
- Greater academic expectations
- Increased responsibility for time management
- Preparation for advanced coursework
Grades 11–12
- High level of independence
- Preparation for university and future pathways
- Greater ownership of learning, time, and responsibilities
GRADES 11–12
ISE Grade 11–12 Graduation Pathways
A parent guide to choosing the right fit.
At ISE, students can choose from three graduation pathways in Grades 11 and 12. Each leads to an ISE High School Diploma when school graduation requirements are met. Students may also pursue the full IB Diploma or take selected IB courses for individual IB subject results.
The pathways offer different balances of breadth, choice, and externally assessed IB study. The best fit depends on a student’s interests, strengths, learning habits, wellbeing, and plans after graduation. No pathway is automatically the right choice for every student.
The three pathways at a glance
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pathway
Full IBDP + ISE High School Diploma (dual diplomas)
Students take the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: six subjects across different disciplines, together with the IB core—Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
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pathway
ISE High School Diploma + selected IB courses (IB certificates)
Students complete ISE courses that meet the school’s graduation requirements and select individual IB subjects that match their strengths, interests, or future plans.
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pathway
ISE High School Diploma (ISE courses only)
Students complete a personalised selection of ISE courses that fulfils the school’s graduation requirements. Learning and assessment are school-based and follow the ISE course requirements.
How to choose as a family
Start with the student’s likely next step, but keep the discussion open if plans are still developing. Consider:
- Which countries, universities, or fields is the student considering—and what qualifications or prerequisite subjects do they require?
- Which subjects bring out the student’s strengths and interests? Which subjects will they need for future study?
- How does the student manage independent work, extended projects, deadlines, and exam preparation?
- What balance of academic challenge, flexibility, wellbeing, and other commitments will help the student do their best work?
- What support, course availability, and subject combinations can ISE provide for the student’s intended pathway?
ISE’s college guidance and academic teams can help families compare options and plan subject choices. Because university requirements differ and can change, students should verify admissions criteria with each university they may apply to. Choosing a pathway is an important decision, but it should be based on the individual student—not on the idea that one route is best for everyone.
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)
Academic challenge. Purposeful choice.
The internationally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) provides a rigorous and comprehensive academic pathway for students seeking the full IB Diploma.
Students study six subjects alongside the IB core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS).
The IBDP combines academic challenge with choice, allowing students to build a program that reflects their interests, strengths, and university aspirations.
BEYOND ISE
Whichever pathway students choose, the goal is the same: to help them make informed choices, take ownership of their future, and leave ISE prepared for their next step.
World Languages Programs
Language opens possibilities.
Success at ISE is not defined by academic achievement alone. We want our students to leave ISE as thoughtful learners, effective communicators, responsible global citizens, and confident individuals ready to continue growing.
EAL Program
ISE welcomes students from many countries and language backgrounds. Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program provides personalized support to help students develop the English skills they need to learn, communicate, and participate confidently in school life.
EAL specialists work closely with classroom and subject teachers to understand each student’s needs and provide the appropriate level of support. Students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing while building the academic language needed across the curriculum.
Support That Grows with the Student
Using the WIDA framework, we monitor each student’s English development and adjust support as their proficiency grows. Support may take place individually, in small groups, or within the classroom.
Our goal is simple: to help students develop the language and confidence to participate fully in learning and life at ISE.
ELECTIVES
Discover What Inspires You
From Preschool to High School, every ISE student has opportunities to discover new interests through World Languages, Music, Visual Arts, and Physical Education. With five world languages offered across the school, students can connect with different cultures while developing creativity, confidence, and skills beyond the classroom.
Our golf course setting brings something special to PE: a golf unit starting in Grade 2, giving students the opportunity to develop focus, coordination, and sportsmanship through a sport they can enjoy for life.
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World Languages
- Thai for Thai Thai A
- Thai for non-Thai Thai B
- Korean
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Spanish
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Music
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Visual Arts
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PE Physical Education
UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
Your future. Your best fit.
Helping every student discover and pursue their best-fit future.
At ISE, university and college counseling is a personalized journey. Students receive individual guidance as they explore their interests, identify suitable pathways, build competitive applications, and prepare for life beyond graduation. Our small school community allows us to know each student well and support choices that reflect their strengths, ambitions, and definition of success.
Our Counseling Approach
- Individualized, best-fit guidance
- Early planning beginning before Grade 12
- Regular one-to-one counseling
- University and career exploration
- Support for applications worldwide
- Close communication with students and families
- Guidance that considers academic, personal, financial, and cultural factors
THE STUDENT JOURNEY
A clear path, one step at a time.
Helping every student discover and pursue their best-fit future.
Grades 8–9
Strengths, interests, careers, and future pathways
Grade 10
Course planning, university awareness, PSAT, and early research
Grade 11
University research, testing, application planning, and building a balanced list
Grade 12
Applications, essays, recommendations, offers, scholarships, visas, and transition support
Application Support
ISE supports students at every stage of their applications.
- University research and selection
- Application platforms and documentation
- Transcripts and school profiles
- Scholarship and financial-aid research
- Personal statements and application essays
- Teacher recommendations
- SAT, PSAT, IELTS, and TOEFL guidance
- Interview preparation
GLOBAL UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
A world of possibilities.
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Have Questions About ISE?
We’d be happy to help you learn more about our school, community and learning environment. Get in touch with our team and discover if ISE is the right fit for your family.