Program Overview

Introduction to Thames International Senior High School

Thames International Senior High School (TISHS) provides a flexible learning program designed to meet the needs of the "New Normal." The curriculum is structured to accommodate students' diverse commitments while ensuring a high-quality education.

Programs Offered

The school offers various programs, including:

• Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM): This strand develops essential skills in accounting, marketing, and management to jumpstart an entrepreneurial journey.
• Arts and Design (A&D;): This track hones talents in visual arts, performing arts, and multimedia arts while acquiring skills necessary to excel in the creative industries.
• E-Commerce: This track explores the future of business, mastering online marketing, digital platforms, and business strategies to thrive in the fast-paced world of online commerce.

Subjects and Curriculum

In addition to the 33-34 subjects required by the Department of Education, TISHS integrates four specialized ThamesX subjects to enhance learning and innovation:

• Design Thinking Fundamentals
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Social Entrepreneurship Methodology

Leading-edge Learning Mentors

The school takes pride in its exceptional faculty members who are at the forefront of academic innovation. Lecturers are experts in their respective fields and passionate educators dedicated to providing students with a transformative learning experience.

Flexible and Affordable Tuition Fees

The school offers a variety of flexible payment options and discounts to accommodate different financial situations.

Flexible Delivery System for Learning

The innovative learning delivery system allows students to complete six to seven subjects per term over 13 weeks. This structured approach enhances focus on individual lessons, helping students effectively manage their academic workload.

Future Ready Curriculum

At the core of the educational philosophy is a Future-Ready Curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to thrive in a constantly evolving world. The curriculum fosters critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

Program Details

Subjects

Subjects are delivered on a quarterly basis, with students taking six to seven subjects per quarter. In addition to the prescribed DepEd subjects, TISHS integrates four institutional subjects under Skills for the New Normal:

• Design Thinking Fundamentals
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Social Entrepreneurship

Program Delivery

Senior High School programs are offered through a flexible learning modality that blends face-to-face and online instruction. Online classes consist of asynchronous activities, including pre-recorded video lectures, practical exercises, case studies, reflections, and online assessments.

Entry and Application Requirements

Applicants for Grade 11 must be currently enrolled in or have completed Grade 10 in a public or private school. Grade 12 applicants must have completed Grade 11. All applicants must have no failing grades and maintain good deportment records. Grade 12 entrants and transferees must submit transfer credentials from their previous school. A personal interview is required for all applicants.

Application Requirements

• Filled-out Application Form
• Copy of most recent grades
• PSA Birth Certificate
• Two 2"x2" colored ID pictures (white background)
• For international students not coming from a Philippine educational institution:
  • Copy of passport
  • Certified translation (by consulate or embassy) of any non-English documents

Future Opportunities

Graduates of the SHS ABM Strand may pursue higher education in accountancy, business, or management or opt to become entrepreneurs at a young age. Thames SHS graduates are automatically accepted into the undergraduate programs of Thames International Business School, with advanced credits of 9 units. Thames International Business School provides students with flexibility in completing their degrees, allowing them to graduate in the Philippines or finish their degrees at one of Thames' partner universities in the UK, US, Australia, Ireland, Japan, France, or Singapore.