Mahidol University International Demonstration School

Mahidol University International Demonstration School (MUIDS) (Thai: โรงเรียนสาธิตนานาชาติ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล, RTGS: Rong Rian Sathit Nana Chat Mahawittayalai Mahidol) is a co-educational, international high school owned and operated by Mahidol University.^[2] The school is located on the Mahidol Salaya campus twenty-five kilometers west of Bangkok, Thailand.

Mahidol University International Demonstration School (MUIDS) โรงเรียนสาธิตนานาชาติ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล
Address
999 Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Rd Salaya, Phutthamonthon Nakhon Pathom , 73170 Thailand
Coordinates	13.799895°N 100.323802°E / 13.799895; 100.323802
Information
School type	International school
Established	2013
Founder	Dr. Penny Lorwatanapongsa
Authority	Mahidol University
School number	+(66)2-408-8555
CEEB code	695150
School Director	Singhanat Nomnian
Deputy Director for Academic Affairs	Rungkaew Phumpho
Staff	43
Faculty	63
Grades	Grade 10–12 (Mathayom 4–6)
Gender	Coeducation
Age range	15-18
Number of students	820
Student to teacher ratio	13:1
Education system	Advanced Placement (AP)
Language	English
Campus	Salaya, Thailand
Campus type	Suburban, gated community
Colour(s)	Blue and yellow
Song	ต้นกล้าสู่สากล (Excelsior)
Athletics	Asia International Schools Athletic Association (AISAA)
Nickname	Satit Mahidol, MUIDS
Accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (USA), Ministry of Education (Thailand)
Tuition	- Grades 10: 559,000 THB - Grades 11: 364,000 THB - Grades 12: 364,000 THB (A one-time registration fee of approximately 100,000 THB is also charged) [1]
Website	muids.mahidol.ac.th

The MUIDS curriculum is a synthesis of the Content Standards for California Public Schools and the Thailand Ministry of Education Content Standards for Basic Education. MUIDS graduates study at Thai, Thai international, and international universities. MUIDS is certified by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)^[3] as well as the Thai Ministry of Education.

Graduating Class Code

Mahidol University International Demonstration School (MUIDS) uses a batch-based system similar to that of many Thai schools. Under this system, graduating cohorts are identified by sequential batch numbers. For example, the Class of 2023 is referred to as MUIDS08, indicating the 8th graduating class since the school's first cohort, MUIDS01, graduated in 2016.

History

In 2008, Mahidol University conducted a study to determine the possibility of creating an international demonstration school as a feeder school for the university. In 2010, the university assembled a board of directors who lead the creation of MUIDS. The school officially opened in the fall of 2013^[4] and graduated its first senior class in the summer of 2016.

Curriculum

The core curriculum (math, science, English, social studies, etc.) at MUIDS is supported by coursework in required electives (technology, physical education, fine arts) and career-based electives (business, medicine, etc.). Advanced Placement (AP) courses are also available for students. The Thai Ministry of Education mandates that all students take Thai Language and Civics courses. Native and non-native speakers take separate classes. The school combines the Thai Ministry of Education and American Common Core Standards.

Students are required to earn twenty community service hours per year as well as one hundred learner development hours through clubs and activities. They may choose from several electives such as Intro to Software Engineering, Zoology, and even Entrepreneurship.

School year

The MUIDS school year begins in August and ends in June. It consists of one hundred and eighty school days stretched across four quarters. The school observes Thai and Buddhist holidays as well as certain Western holidays.

The academic program is organized on a period schedule. Classes are year-long; each period meets anywhere from one to five times a week. MUIDS students earn a minimum of 81 credits over a three-year period. They must earn at least 27 credits every school year.

At the end of the school year students and teachers participate in “Week Without Walls,” spending a week of school outside of the classroom learning in a non-conventional environment. This one-week trip always takes place outside the city of Bangkok.

Extracurricular activities

The student activities program is designed to complement and enrich the academic program as well as provide avenues for further development. More than thirty after school activities and clubs are available for students. Among them are Model United Nations, Junior Achievement, and Yearbook. MUIDS sports teams compete with other schools throughout Thailand. Thai students can also join ROTC.

Faculty

67 faculty members work at MUIDS. Roughly one third are Thai nationals, one third are Americans, and around ten percent are British. Remaining teachers come from Bangladesh, India, the Netherlands, the Philippines, and Canada. Over a third hold master's degrees.

Student body

664 students currently attend MUIDS of which the majority are Thai. Just over 80% of them live in the greater Bangkok area, while the remaining Thai students come from other Thai provinces. Non-Thai students are Japanese, Kuwaitis, Taiwanese, Chinese, Bahraini, Vietnamese, and Korean.

Notable alumni

• Chonlathorn Kongyingyong (Thai: ชลธร คงยิ่งยง), Thai actor
• Bhitchayoot Sima-Aree (Thai: พิชยุตม์ สิมะอารีย์), Thai golfer