Saint John's International School

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Saint John's International School

Motto	Sapientia Scientia Sanctitas (Wisdom Knowledge Holiness)
Abb.	SJIS
Established	November 30th,1991
School type	International
Headmaster	Mr. John Boakes
Location	Bangkok, Thailand
Member of	ISAT, Fobissea, CIS
Recognized By	WES, Thai Ministry of Education
Website	www.international.stjohn.ac.th

Saint John's International School (Thai: โรงเรียนนานาชาติเซนต์จอห์น) (SJIS) is an international school established in 1991 within Saint John's Group of Schools and University (established in 1961). It is located in Bangkok, Thailand. Known as one of the top British international schools in Thailand and one of five schools recommended by the British Embassy in Bangkok, the school offers the British Curriculum (See Education in England) from Nursery to Secondary (Nursery-Year 13) and the North American Curriculum in Secondary (Grade 11-12)

1 Mission & Philosophy
2 Curriculum
- 2.1 Levels/Classes
3 Tuition Fee
- 3.1 Additional Fees
- 3.2 Discounts
4 Facilities
5 Contacts
6 References
7 Acknowledgement/Credits

[edit] Mission & Philosophy

Saint John’s International School provides high quality education for children which prepares them for the challenges of living in a constantly changing world, gives them the skills they need to be effective leaders in that world, and ensures that those with the desire and aptitude will be able to gain entry to tertiary education.

The school believes it has a responsibility to facilitate the intellectual, creative, physical, social, emotional and personal development of its students, and to demonstrate its understanding that children are unique individuals, with different needs, interests, values, beliefs, expectations and abilities. The school believes in the importance of a positive approach which motivates children to achieve their full potential.

Through it’s curriculum, the school strives to ensure that students work towards achieving the following outcomes:

To be independent learners
To work effectively both independently and in groups
To accept and deal positively with change
To communicate effectively
To have intellectual curiosity and think for themselves
To identify and solve problems
To make considered decisions
To use leisure time effectively
To have high self esteem and self confidence

[edit] Curriculum

Saint John's International School operates within the framework of the National Curriculum for England and Wales. With full provision made for study in Thai language and culture (including Thai Dancing) as required by the Thai Ministry of Education.

At the end of Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, students are entered for national curriculum tests. IGCSE examinations are held at the end of Year 11 and are followed by A level examinations (As and A2) in Years 12 and 13. High School Diploma is also offered in the North American Program.

Classes are taught by highly qualified, experienced native English speaking teaching staff, recruited largely from the UK. Additional support is provided by EAL (English as an additional language) qualified teachers and classroom assistants.

[edit] Levels/Classes

Early Years: Nursery and Reception
Primary Key Stage 1: Year 1-2
Primary Key Stage 2: Year 3-6
Secondary Key Stage 3: Year 7-9
Secondary Key Stage 4: Year 10-11
Secondary Key Stage 5: Year 12-13 or Grade 11-12

[edit] Tuition Fee

Early Years: 200,000 Baht ($5,000) to 260,000 Baht ($6,500)

Primary: 290,000 Baht ($7,250) to 310,000 Baht ($7,750)

Secondary: 310,000 Baht ($7,750) to 330,000 Baht ($8,250)

These are approximate fees for one academic year (3 Terms).
The currency is calculated at 40 Baht(THB) for $1 US Dollar(USD)

[edit] Additional Fees

Refundable deposit:A deposit of 30,000 Baht ($750) per child is required.
Registration fee : 6,000 Baht ($150). Once only payment. (On application for enrolment)
Assessment fee: 3,500 Baht ($87.50). Once only payment. (If EAL/SEN assessment required on enrolment)
EAL Support: 54,000 Baht ($1,350) for Year 3-6. 76,000 Bagt ($1,900) for Year 7-9.
School Meals: The fee for school meals will be calculated based on the starting date at 100 Baht ($2.50) per day - Approximately 5,000-6,000 Baht ($125-$150) per term.

[edit] Discounts

Family Discount: 10% discount for second child, 20% discount for third and subsequent child
Company Enrolment: 20% overall discount for 5 or more students. (No other discounts applicable)
A-Level Discount: Years 12 & 13 are subject to a discount based on the number of A grades achieved in IGCSE or similar examinations. Discount is applied once proof of grades has been received. (5% discount for each A grade obtained up to a maximum of 25%)

[edit] Facilities

The school has an array of outstanding facilities. Air-conditioned classrooms are fully equipped with education and media resources. In addition, there are specialist science, design technology, drama, music, and ICT rooms and both primary and secondary libraries. The school is positioned around 2 playgrounds, a 200m all-weather running track, a football pitch, an athletics field, a gymnasium and a 25m swimming pool. The school also benefits from facilities provided by other schools within Saint John's Group of Schools, such as a broadcast quality TV and radio studio, a 100-PC English Language Centre computer lab and a MediaLab for editing and sequencing digital audio and video.