Intensive English Program (IEP)

Curriculum

Kindergarten

Following standards set by the Ministry of Education, the curriculum emphasizes using English in learning from native speaker teacher directly through activities that engage all five senses and through information computer technology (ICT).

School?s Objectives

1.) Student Achievement: Develop students physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.

2.) Excellence Alternative Learning: Proficiency in language, mathematics, science, and technology

3.) EQ: Emotional Quotient and Sufficiency Economy: Instill values of patriotism, religion, honesty, and sufficiency economy.

4.) ASEAN Community: Develop and prepare students to life as a part of the larger ASEAN community.

Primary School

Following standards set by the Ministry of Education from 2008, instruction will follow the 8 core areas of Thai language, mathematics, science, social studies, health education, art and music through learning activities, and Information Computer Technology (ICT). There is more emphasis in using English with a native speaker teacher for deeper understanding of the language.

Duangvipa School?s Objectives

1.) Student Achievement: To accomplish studies in the 5 core study areas each school year.

2.) Literacy and Numeracy: Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.

3.) EQ: Emotional Quotient and Sufficiency Economy: Instill values of patriotism, religion, honesty, and sufficiency economy.

4.) Excellence Alternative Learning: Proficiency in language, mathematics, science, technology, and self-learning.

5.) ASEAN Community; Develop and prepare students for life as a part of the larger ASEAN community.

Duangvipa School Intensive English Program Curriculum in Detail

Pre-Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 1- 3

?Instruction through 6 Main Activity Groups

1.) Experience-building Activities

2.) Creativity Activities

3.) Movement and Rhythm Activities

4.) Freedom Activities

5.) Outdoor Activities

6.) Education Game Activities

Students will have 8 periods of foreign language per week.

Chinese language 1 period/week

English language conversation

(with native speaker teacher) 4 periods/week

English language (with Thai teacher) 3 periods/week

English language camp 1 time/semester

Primary 1- 6

Instruction through 8 core study areas

1.) Thai language

2.) Mathematics

3.) Science

4.) Social studies, religion, and culture

5.) Health education and physical education

6.) Art

7.) Living skills and technology

8.) Foreign language

Students will have 8 periods of foreign language per week

Chinese language? 1 period/week

English language conversation and phonics

(with native speaker teacher) 4 periods/week

English language (with Thai teacher) 3 periods/week

English language camp 1 time/semester