Pan-Asia International School (PAIS)
Name: Pan-Asia International School (PAIS)
Location: Dok Mai, Prawet District, Bangkok, Thailand
Address: 18 Chaloem Phrakiat Ratchakan Thi 9 Road Soi 67, Dok Mai, Prawet, Bangkok 10250
Established: 2004 by the Social Welfare Society (SWS), a Thai non-profit charitable organisation
Website: www.pais.ac.th
Mission, Vision & Values
The school motto / guiding idea is “Western Curriculum, Eastern Culture” — providing students the best elements of Western education within an Eastern cultural environment.
PAIS aims for students to grow academic excellence and moral character, becoming balanced, responsible citizens of the global community.
Accreditation & Recognition
Licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education.
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
IB Authorization (MYP, DP).
Member of the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT).
Quality Assurance frameworks (IQA, SAR, ESAR).
Curriculum & Academic Structure
PAIS serves students from early years (preschool / kindergarten) through Grade 12.
Kindergarten through Grade 5
Follows American standards: Common Core for Math & English; Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); Massachusetts State Standards for Arts, PE, Social Studies.
Grades 6-10 (MYP1-5)
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is used for Grades 6-10.
Grades 11-12 (DP1-2)
The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Students must study six subject groups plus core components (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, Creativity-Activity-Service).
Languages
Languages include Thai, and options for world languages such as Chinese, Arabic, or Spanish.
Facilities & Campus
PAIS has a well-equipped campus with many facilities to support a broad curriculum and student life. Some of the facilities include:
Swimming pools (including for younger students)
Football pitches, basketball court
Science labs, art rooms, IT / Mac lab
Auditorium with stage, international food canteen
Admissions & Enrollment
Open to students of any nationality who fulfil the admission criteria.
Admissions process includes: submitting application forms, testing (grade-appropriate assessments), personal interview (for older grades), submission of supporting documents (school reports, health report, etc.)
Thai students & foreign students have slightly different required documents (e.g. passports/visa for foreigners)
Advantages & Unique Selling Points
Combines Western educational standards (Common Core, IB) with an Eastern cultural context, which may appeal to families seeking a balanced international education.
Located in Prawet District, which is more suburban / green compared to central Bangkok, so less traffic congestion and somewhat better environmental conditions.
Strong community focus: cooperation among students, parents, educators, and respect for all cultures.
Contact Information & Other Details
School times / office: Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone: +66-2-347-2280 / +66-8-3096-2291
Email: info@pais.ac.th / marketing@pais.ac.th