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World Languages

NIST offers one of Thailand's most extensive World Language Programmes, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded international education. At NIST, multilingualism is vital in shaping our students into global citizens equipped to thrive in an interconnected world.
Through our World Language pathways, students can access a diverse range of language choices, with twelve languages available during the school day and additional options after school. We take great pride in the number of students who graduate from NIST with an IB Bilingual Diploma, a testament to their dedication and proficiency in multiple languages. 

World Language - German A
World Language - Korean A
World Language - Japanese A
World Language - Mandarin A

Home Language

The Home Language (Language A) pathway offers a robust framework for nurturing the languages spoken at home while fostering a deep connection to students' cultural heritage. As part of the regular school day curriculum, we provide twelve languages within this pathway throughout the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes. In addition to the Home Languages we offer, IB Diploma Programme students can enrol in school-supported self-taught courses and online language learning courses to expand the language options available to our students.

Language Acquisition

The Language Acquisition (Language B) pathway allows students to immerse themselves in a new language, facilitating personal growth and expanding their global perspective. We offer four languages integrated into the regular school day curriculum within this pathway, accommodating various proficiency levels across all three IB programmes. Additionally, the IB Diploma Programme features Language ab initio, allowing students the flexibility to embark on a new language journey as senior students.

World Language - French A
World Language - Spanish B
World Language - Mandarin B

NIST currently offers the following languages during our school day curriculum:

  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • Español (Spanish) 
  • Français (French) 
  • עִברִית (Hebrew)
  • हिंदी (Hindi)
  • 日本語 (Japanese) 
  • 한국어 (Korean) 
  • 中文 (Mandarin)
  • Nederlands (Dutch) 
  • Svenska (Swedish) 
  • ไทย (Thai)