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An exciting new post-grade 12 program will commence in August 2012. The College Highways International Academy (CHI) is the latest development at the Traidhos Community. It will offer fully-residential academic programs, life-skills programs and vocational programs for students who wish to - or need to - defer their entry to universities for a year.
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CHI is a program for young adults in a unique one-year environment to prepare them for the rigours of university and later life.
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A post-grade 12, pre-university experience
Flexible entry dates
3 months, 6 months, 1 year
Fully-residential program
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Starting August 2012
Preparation for entry to university or college
Improve academic grades
Increase chances of being awarded a scholarship
Establish world-wide links
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Why not just go backpacking?
CHI offers a safe but challenging program in a unique environment
Colleges want to see that a student has actually achieved something in the pre-college year
CHI offers students a chance to make a contribution to a new community
CHI is structured and flexible
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“Our twins had a wonderful, rare and challenging experience for six months in Chiang Mai.
“Lilly is now in First Year at the University of Chicago and Joe is now First Year at Harvard. We are in awe of your school.” - Parent, Texas
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“People are too young when they start college,” said Allan E. Goodman, president of the Institute of International Education, USA. “This way, they would have a year to mature, and they can do something constructive.”
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New York Times 19 February 2008Referring to Princeton University’s plans to send groups of their Freshman students abroad
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Drop-out rates *
United Kingdom100,000 first-year students
Canada15% of first-year students
USA44% of those starting a four-year course will drop out before achieving a bachelor’s degree
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* Sources: The Fiscal Times (UK) , The Independent (UK), Human Sciences Research Council (RSA)
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What does CHI offer?
Study units designed to take advantage of the unique northern Thailand location
Highly-qualified staff who will care for and assist all students
Programs offered in partnership with PTIS International School and others
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A safe and tranquil area in Northern Thailand
Located on the campus of the Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning
Comfortable on-campus accommodation
SAT Preparation
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Who comes to CHI?
Students who will benefit from an additional year of academic or personal enrichment
Students who want to improve their CVs
Students who need a culturally-enriching time away from formal studies before starting university
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Who comes to CHI?
Students who want to change their view on life
Students who want to try new experiences that will have an impact on future career choices
Students looking for a more affordable option
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Who comes to CHI?
Students who have had a “bump in the road”
Students who wish to have more time to prepare portfolios
Students who need a break in their studies
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Entry requirements
Grade 12 graduation certificate
Fluent English or IELTS 5.5 +
Letter of commendation from previous school or college
Preparedness to participate in the full residential program
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CHI will offer different modules:
Compulsory subjects includingEnglish for Academic Purposes and public speaking
Elective subjects including First Aid, SAT preparation, driver education
Life skills opportunities such as working for an extended period in a refugee camp
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CHI will offer several different modules:
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Work experience either on the Traidhos campus or in the Chiang Mai area
Social etiquette
Women’s and men’s rights and responsibilities
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Faculty:
Full-time Director
Highly-qualified teachers
College and Careers Counsellors
Experienced outdoor educators
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Accommodation
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Single bedroomsThree students per apartment
Private classrooms
Student Lounge
Meals at The Club
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Facilities
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Olympic-sized swimming pool
Tennis and squash courts
Weights room
Golf driving ranges
Organic farm and cooking school
24-hour medical and security staff
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And at the end ...
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College and University Counselling
CV preparation
College and University applications
Life-long friends from many countries
... and the knowledge that YOU have made a difference in other people’s lives ...
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A program for young adults in a unique one-year environment to prepare them for the rigours of university and later life.
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