Arthit Ourairat Institution (AOI) is setting new benchmarks in Thailand's educational landscape by integrating its network of schools under a unified governance model. This strategic initiative is tailored to enhance holistic learning and optimise synergies across resources, faculty, and infrastructure, substantially enriching the student experience. By pooling and har-monising these critical assets, AOI ensures that its core values of integrity, innovation, inclusivity, and passion are consistently upheld, providing a transformative and meaningful educational environment.
AOI's approach is distinctive in its commitment to aligning educational offerings with the demographic characteristics of each community it serves. For instance, the British International School Phuket (BISP) caters to the diverse needs of international and Thai families in Phuket as well as boarding students from around the world. Meanwhile, the Satit Bilingual School Rangsit (SBS Rangsit), Satit International Bilingual School Chiang Mai (SIBS Chiang Mai), and the newly established SBS Bangkok serve as the only genuine bilingual schools in Thailand. Unlike other "bilingual" programmes that simply translate the Ministry of Edu-cation's Thai curriculum into English, SBS schools deliver an International Bilingual Curriculum, which is an integration of the Thai curriculum and the Cambridge International Curriculum, fostering advanced bilingual fluency and code-switching capabilities among students.
Dr. Apiramon Ourairat, Chair-person and CEO of AOI, elaborates, "Our network is designed to provide every child, irrespective of their background, with access to top-tier educational opportunities that foster intellectual, emotional, and social development tailored to their environment."
Central to AOI's educational strategy is a robust university coun-selling programme, seamlessly integrated into each student's edu-cational journey, tailored to individual aspirations and strengths. This in-house service equips students for successful placements in prestigious universities worldwide.
Additionally, SBS schools offer an exceptional value with tuition fees at half the cost of traditional international schools in Thailand. Despite the reduced cost, these schools achieve university placements comparable to their more expensive counterparts. This pricing strategy is particularly significant given that only the top 1% of Thai households can afford the typical international school fees of THB 1 million per annum.
INNOVATION AT AOI
"AOI is also committed to inno-vation as a fundamental aspect of its educational philosophy. Each school within the AOI network has a specific area of specialty fostering cutting-edge innovation" said Dr. Apiramon.
BISP focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship, enhan-cing academic curriculum under-standing and encouraging students to develop and test their own ideas which will be enhanced this academic year with a state-of-the-art Innovation Centre. This environment supports boot camps and sprints, encouraging a startup entrepreneurial mentality from an early age.
SBS schools provide specialised facilities for students interested in medical careers, including advanced medical labs and thea-tres. This setup allows secondary students to gain firsthand ex-perience in medical fields, helping them make informed decisions about their future studies before making long-term commitments.
"The ambition for AOI is for all students across the network to leverage each campus's specialisation areas for a more holistic learning experience and diver-sification, preparing them to thrive in a complex global society."
As Thailand's educational landscape continues to evolve, AOI stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence, committed to democratising quality education. The organisation's forward-thinking approach promises to significantly elevate educational standards nation-wide, ensuring every student is well-prepared to thrive in a complex global society.
For additional information on AOI's educational programmes or to schedule an interview with the Head of School at each AOI institution, please visit https://arthitourairat.com.