International School Bangkok

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International School Bangkok
Address
39/7 Soi Nichada Thani, Samakee Road, Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120 Thailand
greater Bangkok
Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province
Thailand
Information
Type Private
Established 1951
Headmaster Andy Davies
Grades Nursery-12
Age range 4-18
Enrollment 1,800
Language English
Campus Urban
Athletics Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Track & Field, Swimming
Accreditation(s) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (USA)
Tuition - Pre-Kindergarten: $13,591
- Elementary (Grades K-5): $20,851
- Middle (Grades 6-8): $23,516
- High (Grades 9-12): $24,644.
(A one-time registration fee of approximately $7,961 is also charged) [1]
Website www.isb.ac.th

The International School Bangkok is a private PK-12 American-style school in the Pak Kret District of Nonthaburi Province, Thailand in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area.[2] It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in the USA.

ISB history

ISB opened in 1951.[1] Its initial enrollment was 50 children of United Nations and U.S. diplomats. First located on Rajadamri Road, ISB expanded to provide both primary and secondary education for English-speaking children in Bangkok. In 1960 ISB moved from the U.S. Embassy-owned grounds to Sukhumvit Soi 15. A few years later, ISB opened a second campus on Viphavadi Rangsit road, but it closed in the mid-70s with the American drawdown from Vietnam. Finally In 1992, International School Bangkok was relocated from Soi 15 to the present US $25-million campus in the Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, that it owns and maintains itself, and that consists of a separate elementary, middle, and high schools interwoven into one Thai-style complex. ISB has students enrolled from more than fifty countries, which promotes rich intercultural experiences.

Parents oversee the operation of ISB, which is a nonprofit and non-sectarian school. Parents are members of the school association and elect the governing board of ISB.

Notable alumni

  • Timothy F. Geithner (1979) - US Secretary of the Treasury in President Barack Obama's administration, ninth president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York [3]
  • Tammy Duckworth (1985) - Democratic United States House Representative in Illinois's 8th congressional district - elected November 6, 2012.
  • Mary-Louise Parker - Nancy Botwin in hit TV series "Weeds" [4]
  • Thant Myint-U (1983) - Expert on Burmese Affairs, grandson of U Thant, former Secretary General of the United Nations
  • Robert A. Goodbary (1960) - Major General (US Army Ret.) [5]
  • Charm Onwarin Osathanond (2005) - Miss Thailand Universe 2006
  • Richard Powers (1975) Accomplished writer - Finalist, Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 2006 [6]
  • Jacques Bailhe (1970) - Author "Thai Heaven", Artist, Composer, Musician, Screenwriter, Producer and Director [7]
  • Rob McKenna (1984) - Current Attorney General for the State of Washington
  • Pamela J. H. Slutz (1967) - Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Karen Midthun, MD (1971) Deputy Director of Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  • Ho Kwon Ping (1969) - Founder, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and #19 on Forbes' Singapore's 40 Richest[8]
  • Sarunrat "Lydia" Visutthithada (2005) - Famous Thai Pop Star, Performed in Manchester at the MCFC Thaksin Reception
  • Michael Young (1970) - TV Personality & Host of "Kids Are People Too" (1978) Executive Producer "Shop Like a Star" (2008)[9]
  • Ambassador Susan C. Schwab (1972) - Current Chief United States Trade Representative, and former President and CEO of the University of Maryland[citation needed]
  • William Ting (1965) - former CEO of Redwood Securities. [10]
  • William E. Heinecke (1967) - Chairman and CEO of Minor Food Group companies [11]
  • Charles Leavitt (1971) - Screenwriter for The Mighty, K-Pax, and Blood Diamond[12]
  • Benjamin Conrad - Founder and Creative of Director for Logan and Logan & Sons- Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
  • Madolyn Smith Osborne (1975) Actress - Urban Cowboy, All of Me, Sadat (TV movie)[13]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Thailand, Bangkok: International School Bangkok", United States Department of State
  2. ↑ "Contact US." International School Bangkok. Retrieved on 1 March 2013. "39/7 Soi Nichada Thani, Samakee Road, Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120 Thailand"
  3. ↑ Reske, Henry J., "10 Things You Didn’t Know About Timothy Geithner", US News & World Report, November 24, 2008
  4. ↑ http://www.marylouiseparker.org/
  5. ↑ http://www.mipt.org/terrorism/files/pdf/Goodbary-Bio.pdf
  6. ↑ http://www.richardpowers.net/biography.htm
  7. ↑ http://www.bailhe.net/JB%20bio.htm
  8. ↑ http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/79/biz_singaporerichest08_Ho-Kwon-Ping_YY3K.html
  9. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179070/
  10. ↑ http://sec.edgar-online.com/iomagic-corp/10-k-annual-report/2007/07/13/section16.aspx
  11. ↑ http://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/85/biz_07thailand_William-Heinecke_RZDW.html
  12. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0495378/
  13. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001750/

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Coordinates: 13°53′34″N 100°31′32″E / 13.8928°N 100.5256°E / 13.8928; 100.5256

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