NIS Secondary School Plan

Dear Parent :
NIS has received lot of message from the parents about our secondary school. I am here happy to share with our parent that, NIS will be reopen our Secondary school at year 2013 September. (On the other Hand, NIS needs your Support)

Continue study from Our Primary Section Program
NIS already has international Secondary school Curriculum which can adopt and continue with our Primary Section. At Secondary school, the foundation is built at Primary section, where it focuses more on deeper learning experiences around core curriculums. Student will also be participating on their Generic Skills (for example: Team Work, Communication, creativity, problem solving and lot more others), and also they behaviors and values.

Here are the new changes forNIS Secondary School

- New Science Laboratory for Secondary School
- E-Learning Classroom for Secondary School
- International Standard Curriculums for Secondary School
- Adopting Western learning Philosophy Combined of our Eastern Learning Style for Secondary School
- Extra Activities( involve and build up their leadership and other Skill)

NIS Middle School Curriculum (Grades 7-9)

NIS Language and Culture Development
All language and culture development within Middle School classes will incorporate the five basic skills needed to learn the English language and culture: reading, writing, listening, speaking and thinking. At all grade levels students will learn the reading skills of word analysis, fluency and systematic vocabulary development, reading comprehension, literary response and analysis, writing strategies and applications, written and oral English language conventions, and listening and speaking strategies along with learning and metacognitive strategies needed to become a lifelong learner throughout their educational career.
Nantawan International school curriculum requires additional focus on grade appropriate reading and writing which includes :

We believe in multi-language and multi-cultural experiences in the world community by integration of other core languages within the students skill set. Chinese and Thai languages are taught in addition to English as main medium of instruction.

Sciences
In grades Seven through nine students will study physical sciences, life sciences, earth sciences, and investigation and experimentation. Students will learn that scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations. As a basis for understanding this content in the physical, life and earth sciences, students should develop their own questions and encouraged to explore the world around them.
Some specific topics related to appropriate for grade and development would include :

Technology
In grades seven through nine students will study computer and integrated media sciences. Students will learn that different type of software and languages used to develop basic programing is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting needs analysis. This will be the basis for understanding technology advancements in this context by understanding functional software applications and become creative within that scope and development. The students should develop their own skills and explore the ever changing field of technology. ITC development would also integrate with other classes to allow extension of lessons in science, technology, engineering and math with applications of library research and presentations for those classes. This would include collaborative classroom presentation software for class related projects, workshops and seminars.

Engineering
In grades seven through nine students will study beyond the basics of applied engineering within the context of how things are developed and needs analysis to help society. Students will learn about engineering progresses of creative and critical thinking is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations. As a basis for understanding this content in applied engineering, students should develop their own questions within the dynamics of engineering sciences.

Mathematics
By the end of grade seven, students are adapt to manipulating numbers and equations and understand the general principles at work. Students understand and use factoring of numerators and denominators and properties of exponents. They know the Pythagorean Theorem and solve problems in which they compute the length of an unknown side. Students know how to compute the surface area and volume of basic three-dimensional objects and understand how area and volume change with a change in scale. Students make conversions between different units of measurement.
By the end of grade eight, students have mastered symbolic reasoning and calculations with symbols that are central in algebra. Through the study of algebra, a student develops an understanding of the symbolic language of mathematics and the sciences. In addition, algebraic skills and concepts are developed and used in a wide variety of problem-solving situations.
The standards for grade eight are organized differently from those for kindergarten through grade seven. In this section strands are not used for organizational purposes as they are in the elementary grades because the mathematics studied in grade eight falls naturally under the discipline heading: algebra.
The scope and dynamics of problem solving and problem based learning skill sets would be further enhanced with integration of computer science related materials linked the above thematic topics covered in each grade.

Social-Cultural / Humanities Studies
Within the dynamics of the Nantawan International School, Socio-cultural and Humanities studies play key roles for the interpersonal and intrapersonal development skills in each of our students. The ability to understanding each other is built on the mutual respect of our cultural heritages and the way we communicate that understanding.
Each student will be able to learn and develop this understanding and cultural respect by incorporating Social Studies, Geography, World History and Cultural Sensitivity within the framework of a global community.

Additional Studies
In addition to the six academic core subjects above in grades 6-8 students may also receive instruction in the following areas :
Health and Human Developmental Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Arts & Music & Drama
Physical Education & Swimming
Chinese Language & Culture
Thai Language & Culture

High School Academics and Curriculum Review

Nantawan International School's instructional foundation is the American / Singaporean curriculum, which has been adapted to fit the diverse intellectual and cultural needs of an international student body in Thailand. It holds all students to the highest academic standards, expecting them to not only retain content, but to also critically analyze and evaluate that knowledge.
Comprehension of the standards is assessed twice each year using the tenth and most current Standardized Application Test (SAT10). Additionally, students are encouraged to find ways in which they can make a difference for the better in their lives and those of others through the application of the lessons both inside and outside the classroom; therefore all students must accumulate a minimum number of community service hours at the high school level.
Nantawan International School curriculum and instruction preparation requirements culminate in the teaching of the Test of English as a Foreign Language( iBT TOEFL), International English Language Testing System ( IELTS), SAT Reasoning Test (SAT), Preliminary SAT (PSAT) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, all of which extensively prepare secondary students for studies at universities worldwide and even allow them to earn university credit.

International Academics and Curriculum
Nantawan International School believes in the adaptation of both the American and Singaporean curriculum and instruction models used in the educational achievement. Both models have distinct advantages over using only one framework. We acknowledge we are an ASEAN International School and choose to become a leader rather than a follower. Educational leaders must research, develop and define the ever changing learning environment and classroom technology for the best outcome for all stakeholders in regards to our students' education.
Therefore, education in the United States focuses on independent, critical thinking and creative problem-solving, and the U.S. Department of Education provides schools with the most advanced resources and research data in the world in order to ensure the academic success of their students. All schools also teach the same common core subjects–including information and communications technology, language arts, mathematics, physical education, science, and social studies–as well as fine arts and various other elective courses. As stated by the International Schools Association of Thailand, "in the matter of critical thinking the American system remains the recognized leader in developing this vital skill in students."
Singapore's education is ranked as one of the best among the education systems in the world. In fact, in 2010, Britain's Education Minister Michael Gove commended it as one of the "world-leading" education systems. Moreover, Singapore's primary school and secondary education curriculum has been used as models internationally in science and math. Between the two multi-lingual and multi-cultural educational platforms, we prescribe to being able to be flexible and adaptable to the ASEAN and global communities within this framework.
Nantawan International School bases its standards on a modified form of the progressive Common Core State Standards, which are now used by 44 of the 50 U.S. states and is fully integrated in our school Learning Management System Software LearnBoost. While retaining the emphasis on skill development and critical thinking, NIS has expanded the curriculum to include Chinese / Thai culture and languages, as well as a broad range of other elective and advance placement courses as diverse as medical sciences, business and engineering studies and multimedia publication production. Standards in all courses are aligned from kindergarten to high school, and under the guidance of the highly trained teaching staff, students build upon prior knowledge from grade to grade.
Nantawan International School ultimately adheres to the "best practices" approach: The methods and resources educators use should be firmly based in what best allows students to learn as opposed to rigidly following a particular educational approach or program.
Five key concepts are the basis of our educational framework :
Development of lifelong learning skills
Integrated collaborative learning
Development of problem-based learning
Critical thinking
Creative and innovative real-life applications of knowledge
These elements together are the schools framework which set as a benchmark against which our students' successes are measured. Upon reaching their end of their final year at NIS, graduates possess not only a full complement of knowledge and experiences, but also the ability to apply it to their future studies and careers in such a way as to better both themselves and their global communities.
Our students will be taking on Advanced Placement courses, career development series, and career related internships. They will achieve placements through professional and academics relationships within the global community. Nantawan International School is your 'Next Generation' of ASEAN International schools.

NIS High School Curriculum (Grades 9-12)

NIS Language and Culture Development
All language and culture development High School classes will incorporate the five basic skills needed to learn the English language and culture: reading, writing, listening, speaking and thinking. At all grade levels students will learn the reading skills of word analysis, fluency and systematic vocabulary development, reading comprehension, literary response and analysis, writing strategies and applications, written and oral English language conventions, and listening and speaking strategies including metacognitive strategies and problem-based / collaborative learning skills needed to become a lifelong learner throughout their chosen career.
Nantawan International school curriculum requires additional focus on grade appropriate reading and writing which includes :

We believe in multi-language and multi-cultural experiences in the world community by integration of other core languages within the students skill set. Chinese and Thai languages are taught in addition to English as main medium of instruction.

Sciences
In grades nine through twelve students will study physical sciences, life sciences, earth sciences, and investigation and experimentation. Students will learn that scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations. As a basis for understanding this content in the physical, life and earth sciences, students should develop their own questions and encouraged to explore the world around them.
Some specific topics related to appropriate for grade and development would include :

Technology
In grades ten through twelve students will study computer and integrated media sciences. Students will learn that different type of software and languages used to develop basic programing is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting needs analysis. This will be the basis for understanding technology advancements in this context by understanding functional software applications and become creative within that scope and development. The students should develop their own skills and explore the ever changing field of technology. ITC development would also integrate with other classes to allow extension of lessons in science, technology, engineering and math with applications of library research and presentations for those classes. This would include collaborative classroom presentation software for class related projects, workshops and seminars.

Engineering
In grades ten through twelve students will study applied engineering sciences within the context of how things are developed and needs analysis to help society. Students will learn about engineering progresses of creative and critical thinking is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations. As a basis for understanding this content in applied engineering, students should develop their own questions within the dynamics of engineering sciences.

Mathematics
The Standards for grades ten through twelve are organized differently from those for kindergarten through grade seven. In this section strands are not used for organizational purposes as they are in the elementary grades because the mathematics studied in grades eight through twelve falls naturally under discipline headings: algebra, geometry, and so forth. Many schools teach this material in traditional courses; others teach it in an integrated fashion.
To allow local educational agencies and teacher's flexibility in teaching the material, the standards for grades eight through twelve do not mandate that a particular discipline be initiated and completed in a single grade. The core content of these subjects must be covered; students are expected to achieve the standards however these subjects are sequenced.

Social-Cultural / Humanities Studies
Within the dynamics of the Nantawan International School, Socio-cultural and Humanities studies play key roles for the interpersonal and intrapersonal development skills in each of our students. The ability to understanding each other is built on the mutual respect of our cultural heritages and the way we communicate that understanding.
Each student will be able to learn and develop this understanding and cultural respect by incorporating Social Studies, Geography, World History and Cultural Sensitivity within the framework of a global community.

Additional Studies
In addition to the six academic core subjects above in grades 9-12 students may also receive instruction in the following areas :
Business Studies
Medical Studies
Law & Governmental Studies
World Economics
Sociology
Asian Studies
European Studies
Western Studies
Public Speaking
Arts & Creative studies
Music & Drama
Physical Education / Sport Science
Chinese Language & Culture
Thai Language & Culture
Creative Writing
Jazz Band
Choir
Dance