Message from the Founding Director
Here at Concordian, we work together to nurture our children to be the best they can be, and to be the plant that is strong and able to give shade and fruit to those around them.
Dear Concordians,
Welcome back to the new academic year 2025-2026, and welcome our new members to the Concordian family!
Our Class of 2025 is already attending many wonderful universities around the world, as well as in Thailand, learning to become independent and striving for their dreams. I am so very proud of all of them! Thank you so much for being a part of my life, my dream, and my hope for a better world.
Again and again, parents of students of all ages ask me, “How can my children prepare for this new era of a fast-evolving world of AI technology?” It is becoming harder and harder to answer this question because things are changing so rapidly nowadays; many things that they want to be may not exist in the future, and yet, so many unexpected possibilities are waiting for them. However, I am not so worried for our Concordian graduates because I know that they are equipped with the skills to be lifelong learners. If they attended Concordian for PYP alone, they would have completed a minimum of 48 research projects. If they only attended for MYP, they must have completed at least 50 or more. Even if we count only the last two years in DP or regular classes, they would have still completed 20 projects.
I strongly believe that whatever our students want to achieve in their future, they will be able to find a way to achieve it. This is because, by the time they graduate from Concordian, they will
learn that all achievements come with tenacity and responsibility, and they will hold close to their hearts Concordian’s Mission: to lead and live life with dignity, integrity, and most importantly of all, compassion. They know to forgive others and themselves. They know that when they make mistakes, they can reflect, apologize, and learn from them.
When they fall, they have to learn to get up, walk on to a greater path, and give a helping hand to those who need it along the journey. This is also what we hope all of us will learn, as all of our graduates did. This is the key to success that comes with happiness, which may come at different times for each person. Our children are like all different kinds of plants; they will flower, bloom and give fruit at their own time. And here at Concordian, we work together to nurture our children to be the best they can be, and to be the plant that is strong and able to give shade and fruit to those around them.
Thank you all for your support. Please keep in mind our Mission and continue to be the greatest coaches and supporters of our community and our students. Thank you for letting Concordian be a part of your family. Have a wonderful and fantastic learning year!
Sincerely,
Varnnee Chearavanont Ross Founding Director
Dear Concordian Community,
Welcome to the new academic year! It is truly wonderful to see all our students back on campus, enjoying their learning experiences and having fun!
As we celebrate Concordian's 25th anniversary this year, we can be proud of what we have built together. Twenty-five years! That is a lot of students, teachers, and families who have made Concordian their home. Our common goal remains unchanged: to ensure our students receive the best possible education while staying true to themselves, their values, and being prepared to take on any challenges that come their way.
The world around us is constantly changing, and while it can feel quite overwhelming at times, it is our responsibility to work together, side by side with parents, to prepare this new generation for the future. In a world that often feels divided, we must teach our children something essential: how to be compassionate without being naive, how to be kind but also strong, and how to stand up for themselves and others.
