Saint John's International School

Saint John's International School

Saint John's International School Sapientia Scientia Sanctitas (Wisdom Knowledge Holiness)
Location
Bangkok Thailand
Information
Type	International
Established	November 30, 1991
Head of school	Mr. David Lowder
Affiliation	Saint John's Group of Schools and University
Website	www.international.stjohn.ac.th

Saint John's International School, Bangkok, Thailand, (Thai: โรงเรียนนานาชาติเซนต์จอห์น) (SJIS) is an international school established in 1991 by Ajarn Samai Chinnapa within Saint John's Group of Schools and University (established in 1961).

The school offers the British Curriculum (See Education in England) from nursery to secondary (nursery-Year 13) and a North-American style curriculum in secondary (Grade 10-12). St. John's International School is a founding member of the International School Association of Thailand (ISAT) ^[1]. It is also the first school in Thailand to be designated under the Safe School Community International Accreditation Programme (SSCIAP) by the Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand.^[2].

The school's facebook page is at: stjohn.international

1 Curriculum
- 1.1 Levels/Classes
2 Headmasters
3 Facilities
4 References
5 External links

Curriculum

Saint John's International School operates within the framework of the National Curriculum for England and Wales ^[3]. 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 International High School Diploma Program which operates as a dedicated sixth form college.

Classes are taught by native English speaking teaching staff, recruited largely from the UK. Additional support is provided by EAL (English as an additional language) qualified teachers, classroom assistants and, when appropriate, SEN (Special Education Needs) assistants^[4].

Levels/Classes

Pre-School: The school hosts regular BAMBI Playgroup for pre-school children during term time
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 (UK) or Grade 10-12 (North American)

Headmasters

1991-2000: The school opened under the leadership of Mr Alun Thomas as Founding Headmaster who was instrumental in securing the schools first accreditation with WES World-wide Education Service of CfBT Education Trust (now CfBT Education Trust) and planning for the new campus.

2000-2004: Mr Bruce Gamwell became Headmaster and led the school through its transition from being part of the Saint John's Thai School complex to its own separate campus.

2004-2006: Mr Martin Scott took over as Headmaster. Under Mr Scott's leadership the school secured a second five year period of accreditation and initiated CIS accreditation, as well as becoming an International Award school. In 2006 the International School amalgamated with St.John's North American High School Programme to offer American style education alongside the UK National curriculum.

2006-2009: Mr John Boakes was appointed as the 4th Headmaster of Saint John's International School having been the Head of Primary at the school.

2009–Present: Mr David Lowder became the Headmaster.

Facilities

The school has air-conditioned classrooms and science, design technology, drama ^[5], music, and ICT rooms. It has primary and secondary libraries. The school is positioned around one playground, a 200m all-weather running track, a football pitch, an athletics field, a gymnasium and a 25m swimming pool with 270 seater stand.

References

^ ISAT (2009-08-21). "ISAT Member Schools - St. John's International School". http://www.isat.or.th/member_schools_detail.asp-id=mm7685626415.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
^ Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand. "Saint John's International School - Designated November 2007". http://www.safecommunities.org.nz/ssciap/sjis. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
^ Bangkok Post - Learning Post section (2002-09-03). "On the fast track to the university". http://www.bangkokpost.com/education/site2002/cvse0302.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
^ Bangkok Post - Learning Post section (2010-05-18). "Saint John's gives special care". http://www.bangkokpost.com/life/education/37516/saint-john-gives-special-care?awesm=fbshare.me_AMjUD. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
^ Terry Fredrickson, Bangkok Post (2004-01-13). "Students take centre stage". http://www.bangkokpost.com/education/site2004/cvja1304.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-12.