FAQ

New American Chinese International School (NAC) is a private international school in Nonthaburi, Thailand, following American academic standards and teaching in three languages every day: English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Thai. What sets NAC apart is AI-powered personalized learning built into every lesson, and a deep commitment to character and leadership development at every age.

Education 2.0 is the model New American Chinese International School (NAC) was built on. In a traditional school, every child gets the same lesson, worksheet, and pace, regardless of ability. At NAC, smart platforms automatically adjust to your child's exact level, accelerating advanced learners and closing gaps for those who need support, before they fall behind.

Most international schools add technology onto a traditional model. New American Chinese International School (NAC) was designed from scratch with AI-powered personalized learning at its core. NAC offers genuine trilingual education every day, caps classes at 20 students rather than the 25 to 40 common in the region, and builds structured leadership and character development into every student's journey from day one.

New American Chinese International School (NAC) operates in partnership with International Christian School of Nonthaburi (ICSN), sharing a campus and drawing its founding teaching team from ICSN's experienced staff. NAC is its own distinct school, with its own curriculum, frameworks, uniform, and admissions. The partnership gives NAC a proven campus and experienced educators to build on from day one.

Dr. Allen A. Dubolino, Ph.D., is Head of School and Co-Founder of New American Chinese International School (NAC) in Nonthaburi, Thailand. He has 22 years of experience in international education across Japan and Thailand and has co-founded five international schools. He leads NAC alongside co-founders Ajarn Sahat Ektrakul, Thai Principal, and Ajarn Surang Ektrakul, School Director.

No. Every lesson at New American Chinese International School (NAC) follows a structured three-part flow: the teacher teaches the concept directly for 15 to 20 minutes, students practice on adaptive AI platforms calibrated to their level for 15 to 20 minutes, and students apply their learning through projects, group work, or creative challenges.

Foundation AI is the proprietary Socratic learning intelligence built for New American Chinese International School (NAC), powered by Grok and Tencent Cloud. It guides students through questions rather than giving answers, is available in English, Chinese, and Thai 24 hours a day, and runs in a closed, school-managed environment with no access to the open internet.

No. At New American Chinese International School (NAC), AI handles repetitive tasks like adjusting difficulty and tracking progress, freeing teachers to do what only exceptional humans can: build relationships, lead discussions, coach character, and give emotional support. Teachers are the heart of NAC.

The Bubble of Potential describes the ceiling a traditional classroom places on a child, where a Grade 5 student's learning is capped at Grade 5 content no matter how ready they are for more. At New American Chinese International School (NAC), if your child masters Grade 5 material, the platform immediately moves them to Grade 6, then Grade 7, and beyond. If there are gaps from earlier years, the platform quietly fills them too, without labeling or falling behind.

No, that is a common misconception. The adaptive platforms used at New American Chinese International School (NAC) are equally powerful for students who are behind, ahead, or right at grade level. There is no fixed ceiling and no fixed floor. The system meets every child exactly where they are.

New American Chinese International School (NAC) follows American academic standards: Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English and Math, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Science. In High School, students can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses, recognized worldwide.

New American Chinese International School (NAC) launches in Academic Year 2026 to 2027 with Grades 5 through 8 (Middle School), expanding one division at a time in future years: Grades 4 to 9 in 2027 to 2028, Grades 3 to 10 in 2028 to 2029, Grades 2 to 11 in 2029 to 2030, and Grades 1 to 12 in 2030 to 2031. Families who enroll now grow with the school through this journey.

A day at New American Chinese International School (NAC) balances rigorous academics, trilingual practice, character development, and real-world skills. Mornings are powered by AI-adaptive platforms calibrated to your child's level. Afternoons focus on language, creative arts, ethical leadership, and Challenge Lab Studio projects.

The Challenge Lab Studio is the heartbeat of the Education 2.0 model at New American Chinese International School (NAC), where everything students learn in class converges into real projects that solve real problems. Students move through a weekly cycle of Define and Plan, Research and Explore, Build and Create, Iterate and Improve, and present to real audiences every fourth Friday.

Yes. Chinese instruction at New American Chinese International School (NAC) is fully differentiated, with pathways for beginners, intermediate learners, and native speakers. Your child starts where they are and progresses at their own pace.

Research shows young children are natural language learners, and the younger they start, the easier it is. At New American Chinese International School (NAC), English, Chinese, and Thai are woven into daily routines through songs, stories, play, and conversation, and children absorb all three naturally and joyfully.

Not at all. New American Chinese International School (NAC) is designed for the diverse Bangkok and Nonthaburi community, including Thai, Thai-Chinese, and international families alike. Thai instruction is included every day and meets Thai Ministry of Education requirements.

New American Chinese International School (NAC) uses a Dual Assessment Pathway: traditional academic measures such as GPA, exams, and MAP testing, alongside VRS³, the NAC framework measuring Value Creation, Resilience, and Sovereignty. Neither replaces the other. Together they show the complete picture of your child.

New American Chinese International School (NAC) uses a restorative approach called the Compass Framework. When a child makes a poor choice, there are real consequences, but also a structured process to help them understand what went wrong and how to make it right. Every disciplinary event is treated as a leadership lesson, not a failure.

Every student at New American Chinese International School (NAC) belongs to one of four Houses: Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, or Innovation. Each House spans all grade levels, giving your child older mentors and a dedicated adult House Mentor. Students are placed into a House when they first join the school.

Every teacher at New American Chinese International School (NAC) has a real-time dashboard showing each student's progress, so no one waits for a test to discover a problem. Every student also has a dedicated House Mentor who meets with them weekly and monitors their well-being alongside academic progress. No child at NAC is anonymous.

Tuition at New American Chinese International School (NAC) is a flat 350,000 Thai Baht per year for families who enroll during Phase 2, which is limited to 70 families. There is no school development fee, no admissions fee, and no testing fee, and a customized AI-powered learning tablet is included.

Classes at New American Chinese International School (NAC) are capped at a maximum of 20 students, significantly smaller than most schools in the Bangkok and Nonthaburi region, which run 25 to 40 students per class.

New American Chinese International School (NAC) runs Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:10 PM. Extracurricular activities and clubs run from 3:10 PM onward.

New American Chinese International School (NAC) is located at 145/1 Thanon Pracharat, Talat Kwan, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand, sharing an established, fully operational campus with International Christian School of Nonthaburi (ICSN). The campus is within the greater Bangkok metropolitan area.

To apply to New American Chinese International School (NAC), submit an online application, schedule a Family Interview and Campus Tour, complete an age-appropriate placement assessment, and receive your Offer of Admission. Your child then joins their House on day one. You can reach admissions at nac@icsn.ac.th or 08 6320 1454.

The Grand Launch Special is the Phase 2 enrollment offer at New American Chinese International School (NAC), limited to 70 families. Families who enroll during Phase 2 lock in a flat rate of 350,000 Thai Baht per year, with no school development fee, no admissions or testing fee, and a free customized AI-powered learning tablet included.