NIST Strategic Plan - NIST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL in Bangkok, Thailand

Our Path to Excellence

In a world shaped by rapid change, our Strategic Plan ensures we remain focused on what matters most—preparing our students for the future. It sets clear priorities, aligns our efforts, and provides a framework for growth. Guided by our shared vision, this plan empowers our community to drive meaningful impact and elevate our school to new heights.

Our 5 Strategic Aims

PROGRAMME

PEOPLE

PLACE

PROCESSES

PARTNERSHIPS

Programme

1. Offer a World-Class Learning Programme

NIST will continue to be a top international school with a reputation for delivering exceptional results. We will develop a mission-aligned holistic learning programme organised around Academics, Service, Wellbeing, Activities, and Expeditions. Our learning programme will be supported by a concept based curriculum that is aligned to, and supportive of, our vision to develop global citizens who flourish and make a positive difference in the world.

TO OFFER A GUARANTEED, VIABLE, AND COHERENT CURRICULUM WE WILL :

TO OFFER A GUARANTEED, VIABLE, AND COHERENT CURRICULUM WE WILL :

1.1 Leverage data-driven dialogue to inform a systematic whole-school curriculum review and development process.
1.2 Ensure alignment between the written, taught, and assessed curriculum through the unit planning process, focused on conceptual teaching and learning.
1.3 Review the assessment and reporting policy, procedures and practices to reflect the NIST Learning Programme.
1.4 Support pedagogical practices that are informed by the NIST Learning Principles and align with the curriculum.
1.5 Develop platforms that enhance opportunities to view, plan, and analyse the NIST Learning Programme.

People

2. Cultivate an Extraordinary Professional Environment

NIST will continue to be recognised as an international school of choice for talented faculty and staff who are committed to our Vision to develop global citizens who flourish and make a positive difference in the world. NIST will identify, hire, and develop staff and teachers who have a strong desire to be part of a professional community committed to integrity, growth, and care. Our employees will continue to grow as professionals while fostering effective and positive collegial interactions at all levels.

TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EMPLOYER OF CHOICE WE WILL:

TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EMPLOYER OF CHOICE WE WILL:

2.1 Review and update the programme recruitment and hiring processes.
2.2 Develop the professional supervision process to incorporate the NIST Learning Principles and Attributes with a focus on professional growth.
2.3 Centralise the professional development processes within the Human Resource Department and the Office of Teaching and Learning.
2.4 Review the organisational framework to achieve greater efficiencies, equity, and sustainability.

Place

3. Create an Oasis for Learning

NIST will design and build an oasis for international education in the heart of Bangkok. Recognising the impact of the environment on learning and wellbeing, we are committed to creating spaces that foster growth and healthy development. We will prioritise sustainability, model best practices in design and construction, and create spaces that enhance learning, improve efficiency, and support the safety of our community.

TO CREATE AN OASIS FOR LEARNING WE WILL:

TO CREATE AN OASIS FOR LEARNING WE WILL:

Processes

4. Develop Systems that Sustain and Empower

NIST will create a comprehensive, consistent, and organised approach to school operations that will ensure our processes and systems are sustainable, scalable, and exemplary for effective organisations. School wide systems will provide a foundation for governance and our licence to operate, and respond thoughtfully to a rapidly changing world while never losing focus on achieving our vision. The NIST community will be empowered by the clarity, transparency, and consistency of our NIST systems and structures.

TO CREATE SYSTEMS THAT SUSTAIN AND EMPOWER WE WILL:

TO CREATE SYSTEMS THAT SUSTAIN AND EMPOWER WE WILL:

4.1 Update the Board Policy Framework and review the related Procedures.
4.2 Continue to review and update the NIST Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and related Processes.
4.3 Continue to develop the Procedures and related Processes that underpin a whole-school approach to Support Services.
4.4 Develop and implement a plan to operationalise the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
4.5 Develop platforms that enhance access to the NIST Policies and Procedures.
4.6 Review, revise, and implement a whole-school Learning Programme timetable

Partnerships

5. Foster a Culture of Belonging and Purposeful Connections

All members of the NIST community will experience a respectful culture of belonging that works to be free of discrimination and harassment, supports psychological and physical safety, and honours and celebrates our diversity. We will continue to strengthen our local and global partnerships to maximise resources in pursuit of our vision.

TO FOSTER CONNECTIONS AND A CULTURE OF BELONGING WE WILL:

TO FOSTER CONNECTIONS AND A CULTURE OF BELONGING WE WILL:

5.1 Ensure continuous development of the NIST Belonging Committee by reviewing the impact and revising processes where necessary.
5.2 Enhance strategic relationships with key local, regional, and international educational and governmental agencies, organisations, and businesses.
5.3 Expand the scope of partnerships with key stakeholders for philanthropy and giving.
5.4 Review and update the communication strategy for all stakeholder groups.

Employment

NIST is a vibrant community made up of 500+ passionate and caring educators, experienced administrators, and dedicated operational staff who work as a team to provide a world-class education for our students.

Our Campus

Nestled in the heart of one of Bangkok’s busiest business districts, the NIST International School campus is located on Sukhumvit Soi 15, minutes from Asok BTS skytrain and Sukhumvit MRT subway stations. Our 25-rai campus encompasses ten buildings that house over 90 classrooms and state-of-the-art facilities.

Academic Performance

Each year our students excel in IB exams, posting scores well above the global averages, and often leading other schools in the region.