Secondary: Year 7–9

Ages 11–14Secondary

Stretching further, never left behind.

Specialist teachers, a broad British curriculum and a team that knows your child by name, all on our green Pattaya campus.

Secondary students in the science labSecondary student in class
25 maxstudents per class
1,020students
31nationalities
25students max per class
11.4acre green campus
ISQM BronzeInternational Schools Quality MarkCOBISCandidate schoolSafeguarding AllianceRegistered member
Why families choose MIS

Why Families Choose MIS

Mr Patrick Flood working with secondary students

Specialist Teachers

A subject expert for every lesson, just like a secondary school in the UK.

The curriculum

Same Campus, Same Friends

Moving up from Year 6 means new routines, not a new school.

Moving up

A Clear Path to IGCSE

Years 7 to 9 build the study habits and skills students need for IGCSE.

What comes next

Someone to Talk To

A counsellor, a learning support lead and a nurse, all on campus.

Wellbeing team
Parent voices

What Parents Say

[One or two sentences, in the parent’s own words]
[Parent name]
Expat family, Year 7
[One or two sentences, in the parent’s own words]
[Parent name]
Thai family, Year 9
[One or two sentences, in the parent’s own words]
[Parent name]
Year 8 student
Secondary students together on campus
Moving up

Moving Up to Secondary

New subjects, new teachers, new routines. Here's how we help your child settle in.

  1. Meet us firstYour child meets the Head of Secondary and tries a trial class before day one.
  2. Join the class chatBefore term starts, the homeroom teacher adds you to the class group chat.
  3. One familiar faceA homeroom teacher starts each day with your child and is your first point of contact.
  4. Talk earlyA Term 1 parent-teacher conference shares how your child is settling.
Year 6 and Year 7 teachers share notes on every childSame campus, same friendsEnglish support from day one if needed
Key Stage 3

Years 7 to 9: Broad Learning, Growing Independence

Based on the National Curriculum for England and taught by subject-specialist teachers.

Year 7 lessonAges 11–12
Year 7

Finding their feet

A new timetable, a teacher for each subject and a longer school day. Students learn to organise their own work, with lots of support.

Year 8 projectAges 12–13
Year 8

Thinking for themselves

Bigger projects, independent research, and data collection. Students take more responsibility for their learning.

Year 9 practicalAges 13–14
Year 9

Getting ready for IGCSE

Students build exam skills and explore their strengths before choosing IGCSE subjects for Year 10.

Taught together, stretched individually

Classes mix abilities, and teachers adapt every lesson, so each student is challenged at the right level. Thai is the only subject taught in separate sets.

The curriculum

A Broad Start, One Clear Direction

A broad start now, so IGCSE choices come easily later.

Core

EnglishMathematicsScience

Humanities

GeographyHistoryCitizenshipReligious Education

Arts

Art and DesignMusicDrama

Technology

ComputingDesign & Technology

Languages

ChineseSpanishThai Language and Culture

Sport

Physical Education

Coding starts in Year 7. Lessons build research, teamwork and independent study.

Learning in action

Real work from our students

Students walking between lessons
A day in Year 7–9

A Day in Year 7–9

  1. Before 8:10Arrive by school bus or car.
  2. 8:10Homeroom: register, notices and a quick check-in.
  3. MorningLessons with subject specialists, such as English, Maths and Science.
  4. BreakSnack and time with friends.
  5. LunchSchool lunch, included in the supplementary fee.
  6. AfternoonSubjects like Design & Technology, Drama, Computing or PE.
  7. 3:30School ends.
  8. 4:00–5:00Optional clubs: arts, music, choir, ICT, or English and maths tuition.
  9. 5:00–6:00Sports coaching: basketball, volleyball, football and swimming.

Every Monday: secondary assembly to celebrate birthdays, achievements and performances.

English for every student

Still Building Their English? We'll Help.

All lessons are taught in English. Every new student takes an English test, so we know exactly where to start.

  • Support in class: English Language Support teachers work alongside students in their lessons in Years 7 to 9.
  • Until they're ready: support continues until your child can fully join every lesson. An additional fee applies.
About English Learning Support
English support lesson
Beyond the classroom

Beyond the Classroom

School sports team

Sports teams

Boys' and girls' teams in basketball, volleyball, football and swimming, competing in the BISAL league against other international schools.

After-school club

After-school clubs

More than 300 activities across the school: arts, music, choir, STEM and VEX Robotics, Model United Nations, TEDx events and tuition.

Drama production

Drama and performance

Productions throughout the year build confidence and teamwork.

Swimming Gala

Big days

Sports Day, the Swimming Gala, Songkran, Chinese New Year and more.

Meet the team

The People Looking After Your Child

Mr Patrick Flood, Head of Secondary
Head of Secondary

Mr Patrick Flood

Leads Years 7 to 13, and meets every new student before they join.

“[Welcome message from Mr Patrick Flood]”

Staying in touch

  • Class LINE group
  • Reports at the end of Term 1 and Term 3
  • Parent-teacher conferences in Term 1 and at the end of Term 2
[Name]Counsellor and Designated Safeguarding Lead
[Name]SENCO (learning support)
[Name]School Nurse
[Name]Head of Secondary English Learning Support
What comes next

Where Year 7–9 Leads

One school from age 2 to 18. Key Stage 3 is the first step towards graduation.

Coming from Year 6? See Upper Primary

Admissions

How to Join

01

Get in touch

Call, email, or book a tour online.

02

Visit and assess

Tour the campus. Your child takes an assessment test.

03

Meet and try

An interview with the Head of Secondary, then a trial class.

04

Start school

We confirm your child's place and add you to the class LINE group.

FAQ

Questions Parents Ask

Can my child join in Year 8 or Year 9?

Yes. Places are offered year-round, subject to space. Your child takes an assessment test, meets the Head of Secondary, and joins a trial class.

My child is coming from a Thai or non-English school. Will they cope?

Yes. Everyone takes an English test when they join, and our ELS team supports students until they can fully join every lesson.

How big are the classes?

Up to 25 students per class.

Do you group students by ability?

Only in Thai lessons. In every other subject, teachers adapt lessons to each student's level.

Come and See Secondary for Yourself

Your child can try a real lesson too: a trial class is part of joining.

Not ready to visit? Download the Secondary guide (PDF)

+66 (0) 38 249 759 · admissions@mis.ac.th

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Mr. Greg Dickson
Exams Officer
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 8+ years

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology Science
    Stirling University, KOR
  • International TEFL Certificate Leeds, UK
  • Master of Science in Biological Science
    Stirling University, SCT
  • PGCEi University of Nottingham, UK
Mr. David S. Israelsson
Head of Secondary ELS
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 3+ years

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    Univeristy of Oregan
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (non QTS)
    University of Cambria
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    The Rector of the University of Barcelona
Mr. Sam Higgins
Head of Humanities
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 1+ years

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  • Bachelor of Business Studies
    Limerick Institute of Technology, IRL
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    Sejong University
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Head of Science
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 4+ years

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  • Masters Degree in Teaching Biology & Geography
    University of Novi Sad, SRB
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Head of Maths
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 1+ years

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    University of North Sumatera, ID
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    University of Pelita Harapan, ID
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Head of English
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🗓️ ... years

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Ms. Dena Amarah
Head of Primary ELS
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 2+ years

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science with Second Class Honours
    London South Bank University, UK
  • Ascentis Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training (QCF)
  • Ascentis Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF)
  • 150 Hour Advanced TEFL Certification
    TEFL, UK
  • International Postgraduate Certificate
    The University of Derby, UK
Mr. Jack Fizmaurice
KS2 Coordinator
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 4+ years

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts in English Language with English Literature (HONS)
    Birmingham City University, UK
Ms. Ayesha Rahman
Ms. Ayesha Rahman
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 6+ years

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  • Bachelor of Arts in English & Psychology
    Punjab University, PAK
  • PGCEi
    University of Nottingham, UK
Ms. Nicoletta Sineo
EYFS Coordinator
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 8+ years

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    Commercial University
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    UniPegaso University of Italy, ITA
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Head of DT/ICT
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 3+ years

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    University of Mumbai, IND
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    Manav Bharti University, IND
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Head of Primary Data
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 7+ years

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  • 120 Hour TEFL Course
    TEFL, UK
  • PGCEi
    Unviersity of Nottingham, UK
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Numeracy Lead (UPY)
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 3+ years

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    Atlone Institute of Technology, IRL
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    The Queen’s University of Belfast, NIR
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Literacy Lead (UPY)
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 5+ years

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    Liverpool John Moores University, UK
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    University of Nottingham, UK
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Sports Coordinator
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 1+ years

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
    University of York, UK
  • Graduate Certificate in Teacher Preparation, English as a Second Language PreK-12
    Moreland University, USA
Mr. William Kupfer
Head of World Languages & Activity Coordinator
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 1+ years

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish
    University of Kent, UK
Mr. Patrick Flood
Interim Head of Secondary Years
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 8+ years

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  • Bachelor of Arts History minor in Secondary Education
    Bellarmine University, USA
Mr. Gregg Sangster
Head of Upper Primary Years
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 10+ years

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Genetics with Microbiology
    University of London Queen Mary & Westfield College, UK
  • Master of Science in Medical Biology
    University of London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
Ms. Mercedes Slawter
Ms. Mercedes Slawter
Head of Lower Primary Years
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 7+ years

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Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Science in Communications Major in Journalism minor in English
    Salem State University, USA
  • QTS – Chiang Mai
Mr. James Hanham
Head of Lower Primary Years
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 4+ years

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
    Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC), UK
  • PGCEi International Education
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach,
    The University of Nottingham, UK
  • International Sport Science Association; ILM: Leading and Managing Teams
    Cardiff University, UK
Dr. Connie Kim
Executive Head of School
🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 2+ years

MIS is incredibly fortunate to celebrate a rich diversity. Our uniquely multilingual and multicultural setting is one of our greatest strengths, preparing our students to become true global citizens who lead with empathy and integrity.
Thank you for your warm welcome into this incredible community. I am thrilled about what lies ahead and look forward to working in close partnership with all of you to unlock the full potential of MIS.

Warm Regards,
Dr. Connie Kim
Executive Head of School

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Political Science
    UCLA, USA
  • Master of Arts, English Language and Literature
    King’s College London, UK
  • Doctor of Education – EdD, Educational Leadership and Administration
    Nova Southeastern University, USA
Ms. Mercedes Slawter
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🇺🇸 American
🗓️ 7+ years

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