BTEC

BTEC Overview

The BTEC qualification was formed in 1996 and is a well established, esteemed career-focused qualification that can be studied alongside other qualifications to provide an extensive academic High School portfolio.

St Andrews International School Bangkok is one of the only schools in Thailand to offer student-centred BTEC programmes to students in Years 7-13. We are really excited to now be offering Level 2 and 3 BTEC subjects that will be integrated into our curriculums for Years 10 & 11 and our Senior Studies students. 

The BTEC is an internationally renowned vocational qualification that provides a pathway to university and beyond. Designed and taught in collaboration with leaders and professionals in education and industry. 

The approach of this highly established qualification is very practical. Your child will develop career-based competencies by applying what they have learnt in the classroom to real-life scenarios and environments. BTEC is highly regarded worldwide and provides equivalent qualification to the IGCSE, at Level 2 and IB at Level 3. 

BTEC Curriculum

Year 10 and 11 - KS4

BTEC certification can be obtained alongside the GCSE/IGCSE qualifications. We are proud to be one of the only schools in Bangkok that will offer this unique combination as early as Year 10. Moreover, this combination of BTEC & IGCSE will develop balance and the academic rigour to progress in Key Stage 5 whilst attaining impressive vocational certifications.

Year 12 and 13 - Senior Studies

The BTEC certification alongside IB courses adds another Senior Studies pathway for your child to get to their desired career or university destination. Senior studies students can complete these BTEC courses through a flexible combination of the BTEC and IB courses subjects to best meet their individual needs.

Internationally-Recognised Certification 

Through this route, your child’s High School portfolio of qualifications could include:

• High School Diploma certificate
• BTEC Level 2 qualifications
• GCSE/IGCSE certificates
• BTEC Level 3 qualifications
• IB courses certificates

A diverse range of academic and vocational qualifications recognised by higher education institutions and employers.

Tailor-made routes 

At St Andrews, we believe in providing learning opportunities that inspire and challenge our students while ensuring that we are meeting their individual needs. We have academic professionals, facilities and networks that allow us to be flexible in the combinations of pathways that we can offer. We can tailor your child’s pathway to graduation with the BTEC option according to their strengths and goals. It is a progressive and equally challenging route through High School that could bring the best out of your child. BTEC not only develops knowledge but through real-world experience it helps to develop the students who are confident learners, team members, enquirers, open-minded and have high levels of perseverance. 

The best way to learn more about how this could benefit your child is to organise a meeting with our BTEC Team.

Email your questions to btec@standrews.ac.th

For further information about BTEC click here to visit BTEC Pearsons.