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Korat Adventist International School

Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 101,640 - 103,576
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 20
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Korat Adventist International School (KAIS), located in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, serves students from kindergarten to Grade 12 in a co-educational setting. The school follows a Christian curriculum with English as the language of instruction and offers Chinese as a foreign language. Class sizes average a 1:20 teacher-student ratio, and the campus welcomes over 200 students. Notable programs include the Adventurer and Pathfinder clubs, which encourage practical skills, outdoor activities, and community service in line with the school’s values. KAIS’s Education Standards and Learning Goals (ESLGs) ensure clear benchmarks for student progress across subjects. The campus features dedicated spaces for learning and extracurricular activities, supporting both academic subjects and character-building programs. The school opened in 2009 and moved to its current Suranaree location in 2019, making it a relatively modern campus with a clear focus on combining international education standards with Christian values.

862 หมู่ 2 Nonmaydang Soi 13, Suranari, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand

The Essentials

Korat Adventist International School has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) is located at 862 Moo 2 Nonmaydang Soi 13, Suranaree, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand. The campus sits in the Suranaree area of Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima). The school moved to this site on August 8, 2019. Korat Adventist International Church (KAIC) is located on campus, reflecting the school's Adventist affiliation.

Stages
KAIS offers Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is organized into four divisions: Kindergarten; Grades 1–4 (Elementary); Grades 5–8 (Middle School); and Grades 9–12 (High School).

Type
KAIS is a co-educational international school. It operates with an American curriculum and serves both local and international students.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Public information indicates KAIS has 10+ nationalities represented; the student population is around 200. The most common nationality and the local-to-international ratio are not published.

Additional learning support
Public information does not list dedicated SEN or Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provisions. The school sets school-wide ESL goals, including English language development and cross-cultural communication as part of its ESLGs.

Country affiliation
KAIS is based in Thailand and offers an American-style curriculum. It is licensed/accredited by Thai authorities (MOE/ONESQA) and by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Religious affiliation
KAIS is part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system; Korat Adventist International Church operates on campus. The school is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA).

School day structure
The school day is published as Monday to Friday with timings listed as 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Details about specific lunch/break times are not published publicly.

Bus service
KAIS does not offer a school bus service. This is indicated by the public listing for the school, which shows Bus Service as No.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is provided at KAIS. A lunch menu is published on the site.

Governance and Ownership
KAIS is part of the Seventh-day Adventist global education system and is owned and managed by Thailand Adventist Mission (TAM). The school board approved the name KAIS on January 18, 2021, and the name was registered on September 27, 2021. The school moved to a new campus in August 2019.
Fees

Annual tuition at Korat Adventist International School ranges from THB 101,640 to THB 103,576 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission Fees

- Application fee (one-time, payable on submission of application): THB 1,000.
- Entrance / registration fee (one-time, payable at acceptance / enrolment example shown for initial enrolment): THB 120,000.
- Development fee (one-time; marked refundable in published schedule): THB 60,000.
- Refundable deposit (one-time; marked refundable in published schedule): THB 5,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual totals)

- Nursery 2 (age 2): Total annual fees THB 120,300 (this total combines annual tuition and annual general charges).
- Kindergarten 1–3 (ages 3–5): Total annual fees THB 144,600 per year.
- Grades 1–8: Total annual fees THB 153,100 per year.
- Grades 9–12: Total annual fees THB 160,200 per year.

Per-term (illustrative) — equal instalments

- Per-term amounts shown below are calculated by dividing the published annual totals by three to produce an equal three-term instalment figure (this is an arithmetic division of the published annual total; the school's actual billing instalments may differ).
- Nursery 2: THB 40,100 per term (THB 120,300 / 3).
- Kindergarten 1–3: THB 48,200 per term (THB 144,600 / 3).
- Grades 1–8: THB 51,033 per term (THB 153,100 / 3, rounded).
- Grades 9–12: THB 53,400 per term (THB 160,200 / 3).

First-year (initial enrolment) total example

- Example shown for a Two‑Year‑Old (Nursery 2) first year: One-time and annual charges combined total THB 306,300 for the first year (this example itemises application fee, entrance fee, development fee, deposit, annual general fees, and annual tuition).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- One-time fees (application, entrance/registration, development fee, deposit where shown) are payable at application/acceptance/enrolment as specified in the school's published fee listings. Annual items (tuition, general fees) are billed on an annual basis in the published schedules.
- The school's site links to the RenWeb/FACTS parent portal for account and billing management, and billing is managed through that system for many international schools; payment plans (annual, instalment or monthly plans) and automated drafts are usually handled through RenWeb/FACTS where used. Credit/debit card payments and bank drafts are supported by the FACTS/RenWeb payment platform; card payments commonly incur a processing surcharge.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fee schedule is published for Korat Adventist International School. The school's public listings do not present boarding accommodation or boarding fees; therefore boarding is not applicable based on available public information.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Annual general / activity / materials fees: THB 27,800 (example line-item in the published first‑year breakdown).
- Uniforms, textbooks, extra‑curricular activities, school trips/camps, transportation (school bus), and meal plans are commonly charged in addition to tuition; specific values for uniforms, lunches or transport were not published in a single comprehensive fee schedule for this school. The published first‑year example shows separate one‑time charges plus annual general fees and tuition.

Refund information

- In the published fee breakdown used in public listings, the development fee and the deposit are explicitly indicated as refundable. Broader refund terms (refund deadlines, prorating, refunds after term start, or refund processing conditions) are not included in the publicly available fee summary used here.

Fee payment options

- Billing and payments are handled through the RenWeb/FACTS system as linked from the school's site; typical payment methods through FACTS/RenWeb include bank draft/transfer (no processing fee) and major credit/debit cards (card transactions typically incur a processing fee). Schools using FACTS also commonly allow annual, installment (termly/half‑yearly) or monthly payment plans and automatic drafts. Paper payments or bank transfer receipts are also a standard option where indicated by school finance offices for schools that use FACTS/RenWeb.

Summary of source coverage and missing items

- Public, third‑party fee listings provide the numeric annual totals and a detailed example of first‑year one‑time charges used above; those listings show annual totals by grade and flag which one‑time items are refundable.
- The school's public pages link to RenWeb/FACTS for billing, but the official Korat Adventist International School site does not publish a complete, itemised term‑by‑term fee schedule, nor detailed billing dates, explicit term counts, or a full refund policy text in a single downloadable fee schedule. Where a per‑term figure is required, the per‑term amounts above were computed by dividing published annual totals by three (explicitly stated as an arithmetic inference).

If you need these figures presented in a different format or currency, or require a verbatim copy of a published fee sheet, those can be prepared from the public fee listings cited here.
Academics

Korat Adventist International School teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
KAIS serves Kindergarten through Grade 12, with English as the language of instruction and Chinese offered as a foreign language. The curriculum operates within a Seventh-day Adventist educational framework, prioritizing holistic development and character formation in a Christian community. ESLG goals include Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators (in English and Chinese), Exemplary Workers, Self-managers, and Caring Citizens. Graduation requires at least 33 credits and a CGPA of 2.5 to obtain the KAIS Diploma. Co-curricular offerings include Adventurer and Pathfinder clubs, with clubs available by semester to complement academics.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The KAIS site does not publicly describe a dedicated SEL program, staff, or resources, with content instead focusing on general character education and classroom learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The KAIS site does not publicly disclose information about SEN provision or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The GOALS and ESLGS page lists ESL objectives, including 'Effective Communicators who speak, read, and write in English effectively,' but there are no details about specific EAL programs or staff.

Mental Wellbeing
There is no publicly disclosed information about mental wellbeing programs or staff at KAIS.

Safeguarding
There is no publicly disclosed information on safeguarding policies or child-protection procedures on KAIS's site.
Parent Experience

History
KAIS began as Adventist International Mission School Korat (AIMS-Korat) after Korat parents advocated opening an Adventist international school in Nakhon Ratchasima. Sixteen students were enrolled in the first year at a rented, renovated kindergarten facility. In 2015, AIMS-Korat was owned and managed by Thailand Adventist Mission, and a new 9-rai campus was purchased in 2016; the school moved to the new campus in 2019 after a 2018 groundbreaking. The school's licensing expanded over time (grades 1–3 licensed in 2009, K1–3 in 2010, 4–6 in 2011, 7–9 in 2015, 10–12 in 2018) and WASC accreditation followed in 2017; on January 18, 2021 the name changed to Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) and it was officially registered on September 27, 2021.

Community
KAIS has a diverse community with over 200 students and more than 10 nationalities. The KAIS Christmas Program (The Promise Fulfilled) is a major annual event that involves families and the broader school community. Pathfinder and Adventurer Induction ceremonies demonstrate active parent involvement in student clubs. Field trips and seasonal activities, such as Bible Quest and Environmental Awareness Day, are regular features of KAIS life. Public pages also show community events like the Petanque Competition and the Korat Education Expo Gallery that engage students, families, and staff.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
KAIS operates with a parent involvement framework tied to a School Board and active family participation in school life. Major events like the KAIS Christmas Program rely on family involvement and volunteer support. Pathfinder and Adventurer inductions illustrate parent engagement in student clubs. Field trips and related activities show parent volunteers supporting experiential learning. Environmental Awareness Day and events such as the Petanque Competition and Korat Education Expo Gallery demonstrate ongoing community participation. Public pages show these events as part of KAIS's community life, reflecting a structured approach to parent involvement through formal school governance.
Gallery
Facilities

Academic Facilities
The school serves kindergarten through grade 12. The curriculum emphasizes interactive learning, problem solving, and the use of technology to enhance education. The high school program offers advanced courses across various subjects, personalized learning paths, and real‑world experiences. The school places emphasis on character development and preparing students for college and career success.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include robotics and coding. The school hosts events such as KAIS Career Day and Summer Robotics, as evidenced by the gallery posts.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
KAIS offers co-curricular learning areas through student clubs. Regularly offered clubs include Adventurer club and Pathfinder club. Club membership is by semester, and students may change clubs at the end of each semester. The co-curricular structure is designed to meet varying learning needs, though additional clubs are not listed on the current pages.

Arts & Creative
Kindergarten activities include arts as part of learning. In Grades 1-4, art and music are part of the curriculum alongside physical education. The school's program in Grades 5-8 also notes extracurricular activities, including robotics and coding, indicating opportunities for creative engagement beyond traditional arts. Overall, the curriculum supports arts and music in early grades and connects to creative projects in later grades.

Cultural & Language
KAIS currently offers Chinese as the foreign language. The site does not list language clubs beyond Chinese or international exchanges. No details on Model UN or other cultural exchange programs are documented. Cultural awareness programs are not described in detail on the pages.

Social & Hobbies
KAIS offers Adventurer club and Pathfinder club as co-curricular activities. These clubs are by semester, and students may switch clubs at semester-end. There is limited information about other social or informal hobby groups in the available pages. The school places a strong emphasis on character development as part of its broader educational approach.

Leadership & Professional
KAIS provides leadership programs as part of Grades 5-8. The school lists extracurricular activities, including robotics and coding, alongside leadership opportunities. The program emphasizes developing leadership and professional skills through these activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The curriculum includes physical education in Grades 1-4. Kindergarten activities include arts and movement, contributing to wellbeing. There is no explicit mention of mindfulness, yoga, or formal wellness programs in the pages. Details about wellness programs are not listed.
Languages

Language Provision
The school emphasizes English proficiency and the national language. Students are expected to speak, read, and write in English effectively, and to read, write, and converse in their national language effectively. Chinese is offered as a foreign language (the only foreign language currently available).
Reputation

Awards
KAIS has celebrated five senior graduations since its founding in 2009, with graduates gaining acceptance to colleges and universities.

Accreditations
KAIS is licensed/accredited by WASC, ISAT, the Thai Ministry of Education (MOE), ONESQA, and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventists (AAA). WASC is the Western Association of Schools and Colleges based in Burlingame, California. ISAT is the International Schools Association of Thailand. The MOE recognizes the KAIS diploma as the equivalent of the Thai secondary school certificate. ONESQA is the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment. AAA accredits Adventist educational institutions. KAIS has held these accreditations/licensing as part of its governance and recognition.
Admissions

Admissions
KAIS Korat presents Admissions Protocol and Financial Information within the Admissions section. Prospective families can schedule a School Tour or Book an Appointment for inquiries, and RENWEB provides a parent/student login for information access. The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 and operates from a campus at 862 Moo 2 Nonmaydang Soi 13, Suranaree, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand. The campus moved to its current site on August 8, 2019. The licensing history includes Grades 1–3 licensed in 2009; K1–3 licensed in 2010; Grades 4–6 licensed in 2011; Grades 7–9 licensed in 2015; and Grades 10–12 licensed in 2018. It was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in 2017 for a six-year term. On January 18, 2021, the school board approved changing the name from Adventist International Mission School Korat (AIMS-Korat) to Korat Adventist International School (KAIS). The new name KAIS was officially registered on September 27, 2021.
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