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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Highways
International
Academy
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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Highways
International
Academy
A post-grade 12,
pre-university experience
Flexible entry dates
3 months, 6 months, 1 year
Fully-residential program
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4. College
Highways
International
Academy
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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Highways
International
Academy
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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Highways
International
Academy
“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.”
New York Times 19 February 2008
Referring to Princeton University’s plans to send groups of their Freshman students abroad
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Highways
International
Academy
Drop-out rates *
United Kingdom
100,000 first-year students
Canada
15% of first-year students
USA
44% 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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Highways
International
Academy
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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Highways
International
Academy
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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Highways
International
Academy
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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Highways
International
Academy
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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Highways
International
Academy
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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Highways
International
Academy
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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Highways
International
Academy
CHI will offer different modules:
Compulsory subjects including
English 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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Highways
International
Academy
CHI will offer several
different modules:
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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Highways
International
Academy
Faculty:
Full-time Director
Highly-qualified teachers
College and Careers
Counsellors
Experienced outdoor educators
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Highways
International
Academy
Accommodation
Single bedrooms
Three students per apartment
Private classrooms
Student Lounge
Meals at The Club
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Highways
International
Academy
Facilities
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 ...
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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21. College
Highways
International
Academy
A program for young adults in a
unique one-year environment
to prepare them for the rigours
of university and later life. CHI