IB World School

Bangkok, Thailand
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WELCOME TO CONCORDIAN
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Concordian International School strives to provide a challenging, safe, and socially appropriate
learning environment. Our goal each day is for students to feel happy, confident, and successful.
Concordian is uniquely positioned to equip young learners for the English-Chinese global highway.
We recognize and value the importance of language acquisition as a vehicle for learning in an increasingly
interdependent global society.

The world needs not only well-educated and intelligent people,

but the world also needs them to be courageous
and compassionate. We need people who extend their
hands to help others and stand up for
the rights of all mankind.

We place a high priority on traditional values and ethics. In our mission to educate the future
leaders of Thailand and the world, we hire exceptional teachers who are dedicated to helping students
achieve their personal best.
Our beautiful campus is well equipped with outstanding facilities and resources. Please feel
welcome to drop by or call us. It will be our pleasure to tell you about our wonderful school.

Varnnee Chearavanont Ross

Founder and Director
Concordian International School

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MISSION STATEMENT

WELCOME TO CONCORDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

INTRODUCTION

THE CURRICULUM

A MULTI-LINGUAL WORLD

COMBINED FOCUS IN SCIENCE, ART, & TECHNOLOGY

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SPORTS

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MUSIC & DRAMA

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LEADERSHIP, SERVICE & VALUES

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND EXPEDITIONS

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THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

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INSPIRATIONAL & QUALIFIED FACULTY

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FACILITIES

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ADMISSIONS

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CONCORDIAN MAP

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Concordian International School

promotes academic excellence
while nurturing young people to
become moral and intellectual
leaders, people of dignity, integrity
and compassion,who want to make
a difference in the world.

INTRODUCTION
Concordian International School (Concordian) was founded in August 2001 by the school sponsor
and current director, Varnnee Chearavanont Ross.
Concordian International School is a Nursery to Grade 12 school located southeast of downtown
Bangkok, just off the Bangna-Trad Road. The school nurtures more than 650 students in the International
Baccalaureate Organization programs (PYP, MYP, and DP) with an English-Chinese Immersion program
for students in Nursery through Grade 4. Concordian is the only fully trilingual international school
in Thailand offering the International Baccalaureate program from Nursery through Grade 12.
Concordian International is a private school, and is a member of the International Schools
Association of Thailand (ISAT) and the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS). It is also
fully accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS).

THE CURRICULUM
Concordian International School works within the IB framework to deliver rigorous and challenging
programs. Our course of study is drawn from both the IB and standards developed from around the
world.
Our Early Years Program includes Nursery through Kindergarten 3. The Nursery program welcomes
students from the age of 2. Our Primary Years Program (PYP) runs from Grade 1 to Grade 5. The PYP
promotes a supportive environment in which each childs potential is nurtured through close attention and
positive reinforcement.
The Middle Years Program (MYP), from Grades 6 to 10, accentuates the interrelatedness of subject
disciplines. Fundamental concepts are holistic education, communication and intercultural awareness.
The Diploma Program (DP) in Grades 11 and 12 is widely regarded as a passport to higher learning.
The IB diploma is accepted by colleges and universities around the world.

A MULTI - LINGUAL WORLD

At Concordian we believe that an immersion approach develops language proficiency as well
as intercultural awareness, critical thinking and problem solving. Students completing the
Primary Years immersion program enter the Middle Years fluent in two to three languages and with
an active appreciation of the world around them.
English is the primary language of instruction from Grades 5 to 12. Mandarin and Thai are taught
as world languages. Other languages such as French and Spanish are also offered in secondary school.
To assist language development we offer additional support in English, Chinese and Thai.

Concordian students have the opportunity to develop communication

skills and cultural sensitivity that will allow them preferred access
to the business, political, and social arenas.

With its holistic approach, the IB program s a natural fit with Concordians
mission to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people
who will play an active role as global citizens and leaders.

COMBINED FOCUS IN SCIENCE,

ART, & TECHNOLOGY
Along with our strong English-Chinese Immersion Program fully authorized by the International
Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), the disciplines of Science, Art and Technology are a focal point at
Concordian International School, the proud owner of a brand-new purpose-built state-of-the-art Science,
Art and Technology Center.
The learning philosophy at Concordian is based on the belief that mathematics and science are crucial
subjects in the development of important skills that students will be able to use throughout their lives.
Even though each youngster may not become a scientist or a mathematician, the ability to analyze facts,
to find evidence systematically, to reason, and to question things around them will help them to view
the world with an objective eye and cope with everyday problems in a systematic and logical way.
However, we also believe that artistic disciplines are vital to stimulating the creativity and imagination
of young learners. They promote flexibility and gentleness, which are important characteristics
when growing minds are faced with problems.
Through a combined focus on science, art and technology, the school is working to equip its young
charges with the essential tools to help them thrive in an increasingly competitive world.

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SPORTS
Concordian Athletics provide each student an opportunity to develop citizenship traits such as
cooperation, leadership, self-discipline, and respect. Our students participate in a wide range of sports
including football, basketball, badminton, track and field, swimming, table tennis, futsal, hockey, and
volleyball.
Concordian is also a member of the Thailand International School Activity Conference (TISAC)
which sponsors many sports tournaments throughout the year. At these tournaments Concordian
students have shown that they can excel in sports as well as academics.

MUSIC & DRAMA

Students at Concordian International School are given the opportunity to learn the skills and
attitudes necessary to explore their personal creative interpretation of the world around them. Drama
and music are performing art subjects which help cultivate personal development, self-confidence and
a variety of life-long learning skills. The subjects are offered to MYP and DP students.
Drama has power within the school curriculum. It can promote higher-level thinking through
inquiry, critical and constructive thought, problem solving, and skills of comparison, interpretation,
judgment, discrimination, learning and research.
In music classes, each student is exposed to a wide variety of music through time, distance, and
effectual range. The musicians at Concordian focus on the concert band setting presentation as
well as other popular instrumental combinations, depending upon what they are trying to
represent with their music. As we expand our size and capabilities, students have even more opportunities
for public performances.

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LEADERSHIP, SERVICE & VALUE

In addition to the many challenging courses of study, Concordian students learn respect and
responsibility, service and commitment, They learn to attach importance to courtesy, integrity, manners,
and good discipline.

Community service is mirrored in the

Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)
element of the IB program, providing
various opportunities for Concordian
students to serve the community.

All Concordian students are expected to participate in service learning activities. This is in direct
connection with the strong Mission of the school.
We believe it is increasingly important to the future of the world that schools develop into communities
of virtue where moral and intellectual values are modelled, celebrated, and continually practiced in daily life.
Through a caring and nurturing environment, our students are encouraged to discover their unique strengths,
appreciate what they have, and find joy in contributing to the good of the community.
Concordian sees the importance of every childs development.
Values are further developed throughout each childs course of study
and play an intricate role in the fulfilment of the schools mission.

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES & EXPEDITIONS
As an extension to our effort on character building through our CAS and community service
programs, Concordian offers the chance for our students to gain knowledge, build friendships, and
exhibit teamwork skills outside the classrooms through extra-curricular activities including trips and
expeditions, and after-school activities. These reinforce the values in the schools mission statement
and help to nurture our students to become well-rounded individuals.
Concordian students are offered more than 40 after-school activities to choose from each semester.
These activities include sport activities such as basketball, volleyball, football, swimming, tennis, table
tennis, and badminton; performance arts such as music, ballet and Thai dancing; graphic design; cooking;
and many more.
Concordian further promotes multicultural learning and out-of-classroom experiences through
well designed expeditions. Students will not only enjoy themselves while bonding with their friends on
these trips, they will also practice their leadership skills; at the same time, they will explore places
and areas of disciplines that would broaden their knowledge of the world.
Some of the areas the students would get to explore during their trips include the eco-system,
agriculture, food processing, history, and culture both in and out of the country.
The IB Learner Profile emphasizes the importance of intellectual, physical and
emotional balance to achieve personal well-being (Balanced), and the
independence of spirit to explore new interests (Risk-takers). We are excited
to help students in their journey of personal and academic growth.

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THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

INSPIRING & QUALIFIED FACULTY

The Concordian Counseling and Learning Support Department is composed up of a number of

specialists who serve every grade level from Nursery to Grade 12. Counselors and learning support
teachers work to ensure that all students in the school reach their highest potential in social, emotional,
academic and career development. Working to facilitate open communication between parents, students
and the school, counselors value the unique capabilities of each student and are advocates for their
continued success.

Concordian students are taught by a highly qualified group of educators with teacher to student ratio
of 1 to 6. We offer small class sizes, differentiated instruction, language support in English, Chinese, and
Thai, special learning support, and counselling from Nursery age up through College Counselling.

College and Career planning is an important component of the counseling department where
our dedicated team introduces a wide range of career paths to our students as well as help guide them
through their college application.
Extensive resources include the Naviance test - personality and career interest inventories; and
exposure to detailed information about colleges through college fairs and presentations by university
representatives.

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Our teachers are a diverse group, hailing from 13 different nations all with the language of instruction
as their native mother-tongue. They bring with them years of teaching experience, including experience
in other countries. Many also have advanced degrees in Education or in other disciplines and several
are IB examiners.
All teachers engage in ongoing professional development within the IB Organization, or
other professional development to enhance their knowledge, skills, and pedagogy. They are lifelong
learners, inquirers, and global citizens with the passion to nurture our students to their full potential.
Coupled with our small class sizes, our highly qualified and dedicated
teaching faculties are fully committed to taking care of and nurturing
our students. Often, they would guide the students and help them through
various obstacles outside the classrooms. With their experiences and
guidance, our students feel truly inspired and taken care of.

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FACILITIES
The school invests in the latest tools and equipment possible not only in support of the academic
program, but also to ensure day-to-day efficiency and safety in all aspects of school life.
Every classroom is equipped with an interactive smart board and overhead projector. The campus is fully
networked for wireless Internet access. Students have access to laptops as well as high-tech computer
labs. The use of proxy servers and filtering software encourages students to surf the web responsibly.
The school is also a proud owner of remarkable tri-lingual libraries with an ever-growing number
of books and resources. Other facilities such as playgrounds, clinic, cafeteria, and student lounges are also
designed and built at a world-standard to best serve the community.

Concordians architecturally stunning

campus features the very best in learning
and recreation facilities. The school is
especially designed to look like a resort,
feel like home, and function like a world
class education facility.

Science, Art, and Technology Center (SAT Center)

The SAT Center is a specially designed center to accommodate our high school students, providing
a wide range of facilities including vibrant art studios, specialized libraries, purpose-built science
laboratories, high-tech computer centres, a radio-recording studio, a multi-purpose conference
hall, a world class gymnasium, a fully-equipped cooking studio, high standard lecture halls and a
magnificent theatre.
The Concordian campus features automated fingerprint access at key points and closed-circuit cameras covering over
90 per cent of the school grounds.

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ADMISSION
Concordian welcomes students of any nationality. Applications for admission may be made throughout
the year; applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible due to full enrollment at some
grade levels. The Concordian school year is divided into two semesters running from mid-August to
December and from January to the first week of June.
Admissions appointments may be scheduled at any time throughout the year. Visitors are welcome to
have a guided tour of the campus.

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CONCORDIAN MAP

Admissions Contact Information:

Tel: 66 2 706 9000 ext. 211, 212, 213
Fax: 66 2 706 9001
E-mail: enquiries@concordian.ac.th

Contact us
918 Moo 8, Bangna-Trad Highway Km. 7,
Bangkaew, Banglplee Samutprakarn 10540 Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2-706-9000
Fax. +66 (0) 2-706-9001
E-mail: enquiries@concordian.ac.th
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