CAS & Community Engagement | Grade 11 | June 7–13, 2026

Ten months ago, a new Grade 11 cohort arrived at UWC Thailand: from Palestine and Poland, from Myanmar and Macedonia, from Canada and China and everywhere in between. They were strangers navigating a new school, a new country, and a new way of living together.

University Pathways Report — UWC Thailand, June 2026

We couldn't be prouder.

The Class of 2026 has done something remarkable. Together, they have secured approximately 250 offers and acceptances from 90+ institutions across 14 countries and 5 continents — earning more than USD 9.4 million in scholarships in the process. 

ASDAN (the Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network) is a UK-based education awarding organisation with a powerful mission: to engage, elevate, and empower learners with diverse needs. Through courses, accredited curriculum programmes, and regulated qualifications, ASDAN has spent decades developing frameworks that honour the full spectrum of how young people learn.

Celebrating a Year of Achievement

The UWC Thailand Sports Awards Night was a memorable celebration of achievement, community, and the incredible spirit of the Mantas programme. Across two award sessions, students, families, staff, and supporters gathered to recognize the dedication and perseverance shown throughout the year in athletics! 76 trophies were distributed between the Primary and Secondary awards through a remarkable sustainable collaboration with Re-vive.earth, the Design & Technology Lab, and UWC Thailand Precious Plastics. These unique awards reflected not only athletic excellence, but also our school’s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. 

As the advisor of UWCTea-Talk, a student-led platform and community initiative, I would like to give a big shout-out to our student leaders and team members for their dedication to fostering connection, inclusion, advocacy, and meaningful dialogue within our community.

I would especially like to thank Fernando and Sidra for their invaluable contributions since Tea-Talk's early days in September 2024. Through their passion and leadership, they created a safe and welcoming space where people could share stories, engage in thoughtful conversations, and connect over tea and snacks. Thanks to their efforts, Tea-Talk became part of the Co-Curricular Programme and has grown in both scale and impact, with consistent participation of around 30 to 40 attendees at each session.

Grade 9 students explore Thailand's national sport — its history, its culture, and the ancient ritual of giving thanks.

This term, Grade 9 students have been immersed in one of the most culturally rich units of their MYP Physical and Health Education journey: a dedicated exploration of Muay Thai, Thailand's celebrated martial art and national sport. Far more than a fitness or combat unit, this has been an opportunity for students to connect deeply with the country they call home, understanding the profound cultural significance of a tradition that stretches back centuries.

Kindergarten students wrote a story, made costumes, recorded a soundtrack, and performed it all live. Here is how they did it, and how they felt when it was over.
 

UWC Thailand Community · March and April 2026

Kindergarten Mini-X How We Express Ourselves

Ask a kindergartener how they communicate and you might get a body wiggle, a drumbeat, or a very detailed explanation involving cat clothes. That is exactly the spirit that drove this year's KG Mini-X, a unit of inquiry built around a simple but expansive idea: learning to communicate requires exploration, appreciation, and practice, and it builds connections.

This year's PYP Exhibition went beyond research. Students stepped into the real world, partnered with local organisations, and discovered what it truly means to contribute.

UWC Thailand Community · Academic Year 2025–2026

At UWC Thailand, Creativity, Activity, and Service (better known as CAS) is more than an IB Diploma requirement. It is one of the most meaningful parts of a student's time with us. Over 18 months, our students step outside the classroom and into experiences that challenge them, push their limits, and often change the way they see themselves and the world around them. By the end, CAS becomes less about completing a programme and more about the kind of people our students are growing into.

This year, as our Grade 12 cohort completed their final CAS reflections, we were reminded of just how much happens outside of lessons and assessments. Across their writing, several themes came through strongly.

At UWC Thailand, we believe that strong mathematics learners are not those who only calculate fast or memorise formulas, but those who think deeply, make connections, and visualize problems. Drawing on research and the International Baccalaureate frameworks, our approach replaces traditional rote learning with a focus on visual thinking and deep interpretation.

As part of our Outdoor Learning Programme, most of our Grade 3 students experienced sailing for the first time. Rooted in the belief that classrooms have no walls, experiential learning at UWC Thailand is not an add-on — it is a powerful way for students to apply and deepen their understanding.

UWC Thailand continues to build a culture of sustainability through student-led eco-bricking, reduced waste at events, composting and recycling initiatives, and community actions like sharing reusable herbs. These efforts, alongside upcoming sustainability events, reflect a shared commitment to caring for the environment.

Walking into Our Primary classroom at UWC Thailand during a literacy block, you will rarely find a teacher standing at the front of the room, engaging at length with 30 children at once. Instead, you will see a hive of activities, with the room divided into purposeful learning areas or stations. This is the rotation model, and it is one of the most effective ways we ensure that every child, regardless of their starting point, becomes a confident reader and writer.

Low-Waste Events
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for your wonderful collaboration in making both the School Musical and the Festive Fair successful low-waste events. It was encouraging to see so many community members bringing their own containers, parents renting reusable sets, and stalls choosing reusable cups. These collective efforts significantly reduced waste and reflected a shared commitment to sustainability. This approach will continue at Intercultural Day on Friday, 30 January.