Prem's language of instruction is English and the majority of our teachers, other than the foreign language specialists, are native English speakers.

We offer English Language Support and have a dedicated Intensive English Programme (IEP).

Thai, Korean, French, Mandarin, Spanish and Dzongkha.

25

Depends on Programme and Grade level

Yes

Prem's policy is that all students in secondary school will need to own a MAC laptop. We use platforms such as ManageBac, Engage and See Saw to communicate with our community.

Prem is set up for online teaching and uses a variety of platforms to ensure students are fully supported during online learning

No

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme, University entrance examinations such as SAT, IELTS, BMAT, UCAT, TSA plus others as needed.

Our students score well above the IB World Average

We set homework in Senior School that is age-appropriate to help with developing good study habits.

98%

Yes

Prem provides in class and pull out support to students with learning differences by collaboratively planning for differentiation with teachers. Based on needs, we may create Personalized Learning Plans, with individualized learning goals to document accommodations and modifications. We communicate closely with parents to ensure that students’ needs are met.

We work with teachers to provide appropriate levels of differentiation for all students. Students who are academically able are also catered to this way.

If it is determined that a student requires assessment and monitoring beyond the Learning Support team’s expertise, we connect families with external specialists.

Yes

For our Junior students, we have an informal interview with a teacher from Junior School. In Senior School we have an interview and written tests to assess the student's levels.

It depends on the grade level.

There is no deadline. Prem has rolling admissions.

Yes

8 AM

Junior School finishes at 3 PM and Senior School finishes at 3.30 PM.

No (not for Day Students). Boarding students are supervised outside of the school day.

Yes

Yes

We cater for vegetarian and halal diets.

Yes

Over 90% of our students take part in our Exploria Programme which offers over 100 activities throughout the year.

Swimming, Team Sports (Football, Basketball, Volleyball), Invasion Games (Softball, Football), Badminton, Athletics, Tennis, Golf as well as Dance and Gymnastics

Yes

Boarding Apartments, Farm, Amphitheatre, Outdoor Cookery School, Black Box Drama Studio, Science Laboratories, Cafeteria, Medical Centre, Arts House, Design Technology Workshop, Archery Range, Forest School, Gym and Auditorium.

Gymnasium, Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis, squash courts, Gym, 2 short-game golf driving ranges, football field, athletic track, cricket oval, basketball courts.

From the age of 8

Our boarding students share 2 bedroom apartment style accommodations with two students to a room and private ensuite for each room.

Prem Tinsulanonda International School is an EY1 - Grade 12 IB World international boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3–19. The school opened in August 2001 in Chiang Mai, Thailand and is a key part of the Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning, designed and created by Thai architect and artist, ML Tridhosyuth Devakul.[1] The school is on a 100-acre campus, and has approximately 500 students coming from over 31 countries.
The school is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IB) Geneva, to offer the Diploma Program (IB DP) for grades 11 and 12, the Middle Years Program (IB MYP) for grades 6 - 10, and the Primary Years Program (IB PYP) for early years 1 to grade 5. Prem was the first school in Southeast Asia to offer all four IB programs, as it also offers the IBCP – International Baccalaureate Career-related Program.[2] The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and the Thai Ministry of Education.[citation needed] The school is a member of the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT), East Asian Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) and the Boarding Schools Association (BSA). As of 2017, Prem has also officially joined a network of innovative schools in 50 countries in the Round Square organisation that share a passion for experiential learning built around six IDEALS of learning: Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, and Service.

PTIS is a community that challenges its members to act as compassionate, knowledgeable and principled global citizens: working together for a sustainable future and inspired by meaningful relationships, continuous learning and good thinking.