Curriculum & authorisation
This page brings together key information from Oxford University Press and explains, step by step, what OIC includes, which skills children develop, and how Darawee puts the curriculum into practice.
Based on Oxford University Press information and the 2025 OIC Parent Guide
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01 · Overview
The Oxford International Curriculum is an approach to teaching and learning that places joy and wellbeing alongside practical, real-world skills. It brings together curriculum materials, teacher professional development, assessment, and Oxford University Press resources to build strong foundations for lifelong learning.
The following points summarise the Oxford University Press parent guide in clear, everyday language.
OIC recognises that academic performance and mental wellbeing both matter for long-term success, so wellbeing is woven through core learning rather than treated as an extra.
Children engage with projects and real-life problems, learning to explore ideas, find answers, communicate, and work with others.
Children build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to understand the environment, take responsibility for their impact, and contribute to a better future.
Assessment frameworks help teachers see progress against learning outcomes, recognise achievement, and plan suitable next steps for each learner.
Based on Oxford University Press information and the 2025 OIC Parent Guide
Children revisit skills with greater depth and complexity each year, creating a connected learning journey rather than isolated lessons.
OIC at Darawee Kindergarten
Darawee Kindergarten is authorised by Oxford University Press to deliver the Oxford International Curriculum. We integrate OIC with Thailand's early childhood curriculum and our bilingual programme while keeping each child's age, context, and readiness at the centre.
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A clear summary of the original guide
We have translated and organised the key points from the English guide below, so families can understand the curriculum without opening the PDF. The original document remains available for reference.
The central message is that OIC does not define success through academics alone. It connects knowledge, English, wellbeing, life skills, and responsibility for the world in one learning journey.
The Oxford International Curriculum is a research-informed approach spanning Early Years, Primary, and Lower Secondary. It places joy and wellbeing alongside knowledge and practical skills.
OIC connects curriculum materials, teacher professional development, assessment, and Oxford University Press resources so planning, teaching, and progress tracking work together.
The guide recognises that academic performance and mental wellbeing both influence long-term success, so wellbeing is embedded in core subjects and everyday learning.
Children learn through projects and authentic situations: questioning, exploring solutions, sharing ideas, and working with others so knowledge can be used to solve problems.
Children develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes for a sustainable future: understanding life on Earth, recognising the impact of their actions, and learning how to make thoughtful change.
Assessment is based on learning outcomes, recognising what children can do and identifying suitable next steps. The framework supports learners who use English as a first or additional language.
Oxford University Press
This is the original English PDF from Oxford University Press. Read the complete summary above first, then use the document when you would like further detail or original visuals.
Original guide from Oxford University Press
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