International Schools Association of Thailand

International Schools Association of Thailand
Location
Pakkret, Nonthaburi Province
Thailand
Information
Type Associations of International School
Established 1994
President Ms. Usa Somboon
Website www.isat.or.th

International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) is an association of private schools in Thailand, headquartered in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Province in Greater Bangkok.[1] Its principal 'raison d'etre' is to act as a link between its 45-member international schools, on the one hand, and the Ministry of Education and the Office of the Private Education Commission in particular.[2]

History

The International Schools Association of Thailand was established in 1994. During the past year, ISAT has been extensively involved with the Department of Export Promotion in the joint marketing of international education both in Thailand and overseas.

Objectives

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The issues of new education legislations and educational reforms have also featured high on the agenda over the past year. ISAT has lent its support to this process through assistance in in-service training by arranging placement for Thai teachers and administrators in international schools where they are able to observe modern approaches to teaching and learning first hand.

In addition to disseminating information to its members on educational information to its members on educational issues both at home and overseas, its regular meeting provide a forum for discussion, debate and the exchange of views and information. The organization of in-service training courses, particularly in the fields of cross-cultural management and Thai language teaching, also features highly on the list of ISAT's priorities.

The promotion of Thai language and culture in international schools and support for charitable causes are other major aims of the Association as is support for culture and sporting links between international schools in Thailand and abroad and between international schools and Thai educational institutions.

Members Accreditation

The quality of education offered at the International Schools Association of Thailand’s (ISAT) member schools has been recognized by accreditation organizations such as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS).

Members

ISAT has over 75 member schools offering a range of curricula from American, British and International Systems.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Contact Us." International Schools Association of Thailand. Retrieved on 6 March 2013. "39/7 Soi Nichada Thani, Samakee Road, Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120"
  2. ↑ International Schools Association of Thailand

British Early Years Centre International Pre School and Nursery

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