Curriculum
ACIS uses the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) curriculum, supported by the U.S. State Department, built on the American Common Core Plus Standards. AERO aims to bring consistency and excellence to education, addressing challenges like teacher turnover by providing a comprehensive framework for curriculum consistency across all grades. The curriculum centers around the American Common Core Plus Standards, aligning with international benchmarks and empowering educators with the latest tools and methodologies. Additionally, AERO incorporates a Standards-Based Learning System (SBLS), ensuring seamless integration of instruction, assessment, grading, and reporting and thus preparing ACIS students for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Curriculum Descriptions
ACIS uses a system of connected learning from Pre-K to Grade 12 designed to get our students career, college, and community ready.
Pre-K - Kindergarten 3
The Early Years Program at ACIS focuses on developing the whole child through play-based and inquiry-driven learning experiences. Students build strong foundations in language, literacy, numeracy, social-emotional learning, creativity, and physical development within a supportive multicultural environment.
Grades 1 - 6
The Elementary Program provides a standards-based international education aligned with the California Common Core Standards. Students develop strong academic skills, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and leadership through engaging instruction, multilingual learning opportunities, and Project-Based Learning experiences that connect learning to the real world.
Grades 7 - 8
The Middle School Program fosters academic growth, critical thinking, and personal development through a challenging standards-based curriculum. Students strengthen core academic skills while developing independence, collaboration, creativity, and responsible decision-making in preparation for high school learning.
Grades 9 - 12
The High School Program offers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character needed for success in higher education and beyond. Students engage in rigorous academic study, research, leadership opportunities, and real-world learning experiences that promote lifelong learning and global citizenship.
Thai Curriculum
The Ministry of Education determined that international schools need to offer Thai language and culture instruction to their students. This requirement was detailed in a document issued by the Office of the Private Education Commission (Reference: SorThor 1206/14125, dated October 31, 2000). For students in Grades 1 to 8, it is mandatory to have one Thai language class each week, while for those in Grades 9 to 12, the subject is optional.
ESL Curriculum
At ACIS, we support our students through language acquisition classes. Students improve their English language skills thanks to the WIDA language learning system. This system incorporates the entire language learning team - students, teachers, and parents. ACIS provides dedicated EAL lessons to English language learners and in-class support in their subject classes. The WIDA system of can-do statements and learning standards allows us to meet our students at their current English level and enable them to progress through a well-designed pathway to reach their language goals.