Academic Information
Curriculum
The curriculum of RAIS, follows the American system of education to meet international standards and achieve the learner outcomes with global competencies:
- The curriculum is based on Common Core State Standards for mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for science.
- The CSTA K-12 Computer Science plus VEX Robotics laboratories provide a vigorous computer science course offering.
- For moral and personality development, Higher Value Education Series (K-12) is being used and it is developed by the Education department of Southern Asia Division of Seventh- day Adventists.
- RAIS offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses approved by the College Board, USA, and RAIS is a registered center for AP AND SAT examinations.
- The Social Studies curriculum standards are based on the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards. The C3 Framework emphasizes the acquisition and application of knowledge to prepare students for college, career, and civic life through inquiry and investigation. Additionally, Thai history and culture are incorporated into the curriculum.
- For music, Trinity College London qualification achievement levels focused on performance skills are being used.
- For the rest of the subjects, RAIS curriculum is aligned to the California Content Standards while implementing the Thai language and culture requirements authorized by the Office of Private Education Commission (OPEC) of Thailand.
The curriculum is annually updated to meet the demands of ever-changing knowledge in the field of education. The course description, instruction, and assessment are carefully planned and constructed so that the teachers and the learners are properly guided.