Academic Programs

EIS follows a modified American California State Curriculum in accordance with Seventh-Day Adventist philosophy which includes Thai language and culture.  The curriculum emphasizes the development of core subjects such as Mathematics, Language Arts, Science and Health, and Values, Social Studies.

In addition to the academic subjects, students receive instruction in Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer (ICT), and Chinese. The elementary section integrates spiritual values into the curriculum through discussions, reflection exercises and service-oriented projects that encourage students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their personal values.

The Adventurer program is like a scout-like program for Grade 1-4 children.  It provides a meaningful experience as the children look forward with anticipation to someday being Pathfinders.  The program aims to strengthen the parent/child relationship and to further the child’s development in spiritual, physical, mental, and social needs.  Students are given the opportunity to learn various activities such as social skills, craft making, community service, camping, and other activities in an interesting and fun way.

The Pathfinder program is a worldwide scout-like organization for young people sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist church. Students will participate in various activities, such as leadership training, community service, survival skills, nature studies, camping, and many other activities that will enhance them physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.

Summer school programs for elementary school students aim to provide a fun and academic support, and educational environment during the summer break. They can help prevent learning loss and promote academic and social development.

Regular Morning Classes emphasize on the enrichment of English and Math. The teachers also may incorporate activities and projects that enhance creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.This is typically from 7:00 in the morning until 11:30 for morning classes.

Age Range: Elementary school summer programs typically cater to students in grades One through Fifth. 6 years of age until 11 years of age.

Afternoon Summer Camps - This is mostly in the afternoon from 11:30 am through 3:00 pm.

Summer Uniforms:  

• EIS regular students - EIS regular white uniform

• New students - Use their previous school’s regular uniform or EIS regular white uniform

Students may alternate to PE uniform and regular white uniform upon the approval of the teachers in-charge.  

Fast Forword is a program under the English Department.  Its goal is to help struggling students achieve their full learning potential.  This adaptive online reading and listening program uses the science of learning to fast-track learning recovery so students can catch up to grade-level reading for good.  The program builds literacy, cognitive, and social-emotional skills, students will grow their confidence in and love for reading. 

Chapel is part of the school program where students learn about reverence for God and other character building skills such as proper conduct. Chapel Period is done once a week at the auditorium and will be lead by the Chaplain. 

Ekamai International School offers after-school programs learning packages to help and optimize a student’s learning experience at EIS that starts from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  

1. Homework Assistance - this learning package assists, supervises and guides students with their homework.  It takes place 4 times a week, except on Wednesdays, with 8 students in one session.  Payments due quarterly at the cost of 8,000 baht per quarter.  

Quarter 1 - August

Quarter 2 - October

Quarter 3 - January

Quarter 4 - March

2. Special Assistance - this specialized learning package assists students with their specific academic needs such as Science, Math, English, and other core subjects plus homework assistance.  Each session costs 500 baht per hour, and payments are made monthly.  Learning sessions consist of a maximum of 4 students.