Primary School Curriculum of Wachirawit Chiangmai School
Wachirawit Chiangmai School Curriculum
Primary Department Instructional Approach
The primary department implements a curriculum designed to support and develop each student’s potential in alignment with the Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551 (Revised B.E. 2560). All eight core learning areas are integrated with Science Skills and Thinking Skills to promote analytical thinking, differentiation, creativity, and logical problem-solving.
Students acquire essential knowledge and competencies through active learning. The program is further enriched with Chinese and English language instruction, delivered by native-speaking teachers to enhance language proficiency.
In addition, the curriculum includes instruction in the arts, music, and various sports, such as swimming and taekwondo, along with supplementary activities that develop students’ social skills. Core values such as morality, ethics, local wisdom, and the essence of Thai identity with a global outlook are embedded throughout the teaching and learning process.
The school offers three distinct academic programs to meet diverse student needs and learning goals.
ESPC+ : English Special Program Plus
Grades 1–6 | Academic Year 2024
- An Additional 5 English Periods Beyond the Core Curriculum
- 1 Period of Mathematics in English
- 1 Period of Science in English
- 1 Period of Social Studies in English
- 2 additional periods of English Gifted/Enrichment Activities
- 1 Additional Period of Chinese Language
- 2 Periods of Chinese Intelligence Activities
ECSP : English Chines Special Program
Secondary Education Curriculum of Wachirawit Chiangmai School
Wachirawit Chiangmai School Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to promote and develop students according to their potential, based on the Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551 (Revised B.E. 2560), covering all 8 learning areas. It integrates Science Skills and Thinking Skills, and incorporates STEM education that emphasizes applying knowledge to solve real-life problems. This approach helps students develop analytical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in a logical manner, while acquiring the essential knowledge and skills prescribed by the curriculum.
Additional subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Chinese, English for Communication, and Life and Social Skills are also included. Various extracurricular activities are organized to develop students’ social skills, integrating morality, ethics, local wisdom, and the values of Thai culture with a global perspective.
The teaching and learning management of the Secondary Department is divided into two levels as follows:
Lower Secondary Education: ESPC+ Program for Grades 7 to 9
- 3 English
- English for Communication 1
- English Reading and Writing 1
- Social Studies in English 1
- Chinese Language
- Chinese Intelligence Development Activities 2
- English Intelligence Development Activities 2
At the upper secondary level (Grades 10–12), there are 10 study plans available:
- Science–Mathematics Program
- Arts–Mathematics Program
- Arts–Chinese Program
- Arts–Japanese Program
- Arts–French Program
- Arts–English Program
- Arts–Computer Program
- Arts–Music Program
- Arts–Sports Program
- Arts–Culinary Program
Science Track Classrooms for Grades 10–12
- English Language
- Basic English 1
- English for Conversation 3
- English Reading and Critical Thinking 2
- Chinese Language
- Chinese Language Skills 1
- Enrichment Activities
- Mathematics Enrichment Activities
- English Enrichment Activities
- Thai Language and Social Studies Enrichment Activities
- Science Enrichment Activities
ห้องเรียน ม.4-6 สายศิลป์
- English Language
- Basic English 2
- English for Conversation 4
- English Reading and Critical Thinking 2
- Chinese Language
- Chinese Language Skills 1
- Enrichment Activities
- Mathematics Enrichment Activities
- English Enrichment Activities
- French Enrichment Activities
- Japanese Enrichment Activities
- Chinese Enrichment Activities
- Thai Language and Social Studies Enrichment Activities
- Music Enrichment Activities
- Sports Enrichment Activities
- Arts Culinary Enrichment Activities
*** Specialized Skill Development Activities: 4 periods per week (elective courses)
Wachirawit Chiangmai School aims to develop students to meet the quality standards according to the Core Curriculum of Basic Education. Achieving these learning standards will help students develop five key competencies as follows:
- Communication Skills refer to the ability to use language to express thoughts, knowledge, understanding, feelings, and personal views in order to exchange information and experiences that benefit personal and social development. It also includes negotiating to resolve and reduce conflicts, choosing to accept or reject information based on reason and accuracy, and selecting effective communication methods while considering the impact on oneself and society.
- Thinking Skills refer to the ability to analyze, synthesize, think creatively, critically, and systematically. These skills lead to the creation of knowledge or information for making appropriate decisions concerning oneself and society.
- Problem-Solving Skills refer to the understanding of relationships and changes in social events, seeking knowledge, and applying it to prevent and solve problems appropriately and correctly based on reason, morality, and information. It also includes making effective decisions considering the impact on oneself, society, and the environment.
- Life Skills refer to the ability to apply various processes in daily life, engage in continuous self-learning, work, and live harmoniously in society by fostering good interpersonal relationships. It involves managing problems and conflicts appropriately, adapting to social and environmental changes, and avoiding undesirable behaviors that negatively affect oneself and others.
- Technology Skills refer to the ability to select and use various technologies and technological processes for self and social development in learning, communication, work, and creative, accurate, appropriate, and ethical problem-solving.