QSI International School of Phuket

At QSI, all students have the opportunity to learn to speak, read and write in the Thai language.

QSI provides 2 levels of Thai class: Thai is taught has a second language or in intensive class for native Thai students.

The Thai Culture and Language curriculum is designed to give introductory information about Thailand, its people, culture, history and geography. Students gain a better understanding of the country in which they live and enjoy the special opportunity of studying in Thailand.

Students also participate in related activities and assemblies celebrating major Thai holidays. (in cultural program)

Thai as a second language: 

Students will:

• be exposed to spoken Thai through classroom commands, songs, games and selected audio-visual materials 
• be introduced to classroom instructions and hold short conversations
• be introduced to learn how to use appropriate Thai etiquette 
• be introduced to learn how to ask for permission to do something 
• be introduced to learn how to apologise in different contexts 
• be introduced to learn Thai script symbols and the associated sounds 
• be introduced to writing simple Thai script 
• be introduced to learn simple Thai songs and Thai children stories 

Intensive Thai programme:

Is specially designed for native thai students.

QSI Thai language and culture classes are taught in accordance with the Thai Ministry of Education national curriculum framework and requirements for international schools in Thailand.

Thai speaking students study reading and writing appropriate to their grade level.