Elementary School

From early childhood, your student can begin growing at TCIS. Our Elementary School program begins at age two and runs through Grade 4. We have qualified, dedicated, credentialed, caring elementary teachers who focus on building capable, global citizens.

The school day begins at 7:30, and runs until 3:10. There are eight learning periods in each day that are 40 minutes long each. There is also a morning recess and a lunch break. The TCIS Elementary School curriculum is based on an American model, but we tailor it in a number of ways to meet the needs of our students. We base our curriculum on Common Core standards.

TCIS Early Childhood Education (ECE)

At TCIS global citizenship starts with learners as young as two years of age and lasts a lifetime. Beginning with pre-Kindergarten two year olds (PK 2) our students experience an adventurous world of learning featuring multiple languages and fluency in technology that connects students to their trilingual world.

To experience this excellence, just peek into lives of the early years’ students.

PK2 learners begin by looking at books, then listening and speaking about them. These activities are the foundation of literacy, and our home-school partnership shares students’ academic and social development with “ClassDojo.” ClassDojo engages students and parents by building amazing classroom communities sharing photos and videos of wonderful classroom moments.

This program and the frequent communication with the TCIS family of concerned educators, parents and international supporters continually ensure student success and parental involvement.

Join TCIS and enroll your young ones in a program of global excellence whose formative-year highlights include:

1. Learning foundational literacy skills -

Alphabet: Hands on activities, tracing, painting, coloring, letter books, word cards, letter songs, learning station activities, magnet boards and letter crafts.
Books - Daily read-alouds, school library one day a week and books home for the weekend.

2. Numeracy and gain conceptual skills of math -

Numbers 1 - 10, daily counting in lesson and learning station, number books, magnet boards, number songs, daily calendar.
Shapes and colors - Learn to identify through games, lessons, puzzles, read-aloud books and hands on activities.

3. Social Development - Learn classroom routines

Learn to be independent with putting on and off shoes, going to the toilet, washing hands, lining up, walking up/down stairs.

4. Play - Learn to share and play with friends

Imaginary play - dress up, Legos, kitchen, cars, trucks, toy animals, doctor kits, blocks
Learn to clean up and put away toys before moving to another activity

5. Specials classes, once per week:

Thai
Chinese
Art
Music
Physical Education
Library

6. Separate area in canteen room for eating

7. Two-hour nap in the afternoon

8. English instruction with Thai teaching assistants

See for yourself! Schedule a campus tour for the opportunity to observe our PK2 classroom and also sign-up for a free two-week, no risk trial.

What do TCIS Elementary School students study?

Learning language is a high priority at TCIS. Students do their core curriculum work in English. They also receive instruction in Physical Education, Art, Music and Library/Computers in English. Students also take Mandarin Chinese and Thai language courses.

TCIS offers English Language Learner support for students beginning to learn English.

Teachers differentiate learning and offer some accelerated programs.

Our Balanced Literacy Program enhances literacy skills. Students participate in assemblies and talent shows. Teachers encourage students to reach full potential.