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American Prep International School, HatYai, Songkla, Thailand

History American Prep International School (American Prep or APIS) was co-founded by Dr. Phakdee Mangmiwatthana (Ph.D.) and Dr. Adelino Libato (Ph.D.) on June 2015. Dr. Phakdee Mangmiwatthana is also the owner of two other schools in Thailand, California Prep Interntational school in Saraburi and Konkaern International School in Konkaern, Thailand.

American Prep received its government license to operate as an international school with an American curriculum.== References ==

Mission American Prep International School claims to be committed to the "harmonious development of the whole person for excellence in academics, character/personality, useful service, and global citizenship."

Vision American Prep International School sees itself as a trend setting elementary school that establishes and maintains a tradition of successfully delivering high quality education by means of its blended education model.

Philosophy American Prep education encompasses the whole spectrum of a person’s experiences and practical realities in this life and even in the hereafter. It embraces the mental, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions to the maximum development possible. In its broadest sense, it even attempts to merge and connect the ordinary minds to the loving Infinite Designer/Spirit to become extra-ordinary young visionaries. Thus, its curriculum integrates natural laws, spiritual values, dignity of man, and success principles. The impact to society will be immeasurable and tremendously irresistible.

Moreover, American Prep education recognises individual differences and that everyone deserves to be respected and loved for his/her happiness. Regardless of the depth of human degeneration, each student is viewed as a positive potential for goodness and truth that spans eternity. From the backdrop of the conflict between Light and Darkness, American Prep education offers something different from others as regards to the teaching strategies and broad curricular delivery that identify and/or close the student learning gaps. Finally, it endeavours to instil in each student that “something better” and elevates him/her to the highest ideals in relationship with fellowmen and the Ultimate Designer. Curriculum American Prep International School uses the California Department of Education (CDE) curriculum. The written CDE curriculum is delivered with contextual adaptations.

The American Prep International school curriculum is enriched with various student activities such as field trips, retreats, camping, cultural celebrations, etcetera. The curriculum delivery is supported with e-learning in a blended education model. Mastery learning is a foundational concept in the curriculum.