AIT International School

AIT International School was founded within the academic framework of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) by special agreement with the Thai Ministry of Education, in 1974. At that time, the school was named AIT Child Center, and it offered education for children between the ages of 5 to 12. The President emphasized this in the statement to the Institute’s Trustees in 1975: “The Child Center has an important role in attracting more faculty to live on campus”.

In March 1980, a group of parents started a day-care service for younger children (between 2.5 and 5 years). Later, as the number of children increased, the service was expanded and became known as the Playschool. The Playschool obtained a License in April 1996 and was officially registered as AIT Playschool.

In 1996, the merging of the Playschool and Child Center was recommended and was approved by the AIT President on July 25, 1996. These moves unified and simplified the school management structure and led to improved coordination, both academically and administratively.

Since 2000, the school was known as the AIT Community School (AITCS), and it was divided into Junior School (former Child Center) and Pre-Kindergarten (former Playschool).

On November 4, 2009, the President of AIT gave the school permission to officially use the name AIT International School (AITIS). Today, AITIS is divided into two sections: Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary. Most students are still children of AIT employees and students, but since 2007, the school has increasingly received students from outside the AIT Community.

The mission of AITIS is to provide holistic education in a stimulating and caring international environment that will help build a positive attitude towards learning. Our education is based on values that will support the growth of a reflective and responsible member of the society.

We strive to create an inviting environment with a friendly, family atmosphere for young learners which will inculcate in them respect and value for others. We build self-discipline, open mindedness and self-esteem through variety of school activities throughout the academic year.

AITIS is student-centered; from smaller class sizes to the variety of afterschool activities we offer. We put children first and understand how they progress within each age group, in their own unique ways. We are holistic in our approach - addressing the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of our students. Every child learns differently, and our teachers are versatile and adept at using a varied palette of teaching strategies.

Our American-based curriculum is modified to meet international school standards. All instruction is in English, and our teachers are our biggest asset who are given opportunities to continually hone their craft through professional development. We offer Thai Language classes for both native speakers and for those new to the language to help them adapt to living in our beautiful host country.

We inspire our students to be lifelong learners, giving them the confidence to ask questions, to take risks, and encourage critical thinking. We invite you to join our community where every child is valued, and every family becomes an integral part of their child’s education. As Principal, We also look forward to working with the students, teachers and families who make AITIS such a dynamic, stimulating, and friendly place.