Saint John's International School (Thailand)

Coordinates: 13°48′34″N 100°33′46″E / 13.809378°N 100.562732°E / 13.809378; 100.562732

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	Tony Atkinson
Affiliation	Saint John's Group of Schools and University
Website	www.international.stjohn.ac.th

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

The school offers students an international education from Kindergarten to grade 12. The school is divided into the Primary and Secondary School. The primary school (grades K - 6) follows the International Primary Curriculum combining elements of the British Curriculum (See Education in England) for literacy and numeracy. The secondary school consists of the middle school (grades 7 and 8), which follows the International Middle Years Curriculum and the high school (grades 9 - 12), which follows an American style curriculum in secondary. 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 and the Friends of Saint John's International School at : stjohn.idp (Alumni,Friends, and extended community).

Curriculum

Saint John's International School operate 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.

During high school students follow the International High School Diploma, with provision for students to take GCSE / iGCSE should they choose. Students graduating from the school receive a high school diploma which permits entry to university throughout the world. For Thai students they will also receive Mathayom 6 high school leaving equivalency, and therefore enables a smooth transition to Thai public and private universities.

Classes are taught by expatriate teachers of various nationalities, giving the school a true international feel. 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: On Thursdays throughout term time, the school hosts a playgroup for pre-school children. During the school holidays they offer Little Saints Club.
Pre Kindergarten (age 2)
Kindergarten 1 - Kindergarten 2 (British equivalent of Early Years: Nursery and Reception)
Kindergarten 3 and Grade 1 (British Equivalent of Primary Key Stage 1: Year 1-2)
Primary Grade 2 - Grade 6 (equivalent to Primary Key Stage 2: Year 3-6 + year 7)
Middle School Grade 7 and 8 (equivalent to Secondary Key Stage 3)
High School Grades 9 - 12

Headmasters

1991-2000: The school opened under the leadership of Mr Alun Thomas as Founding Headmaster who was instrumental in securing the school's 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.

2009–2012: Mr David Lowder.

2012–Present : Mr Tony Atkinson.

Campus and facilities

The school is located in Chatuchak District, Bangkok, Thailand,^[5] about halfway between the central business district and Don Mueang International Airport.^[6]

The school has air-conditioned classrooms and science, drama,^[7] music, and ICT rooms. It has an extremely well resourced library. 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 seat stand.

References

↑ ISAT (2009-08-21). "ISAT Member Schools - St. John's International School". Retrieved 2010-07-12.
↑ Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand. "Saint John's International School - Designated November 2007". Retrieved 2010-07-12.
↑ Bangkok Post - Learning Post section (2002-09-03). "On the fast track to the university". Retrieved 2010-07-12.
↑ Bangkok Post - Learning Post section (2010-05-18). "Saint John's gives special care". Retrieved 2010-07-12.
↑ "Contact & Map." Saint John's International School. Retrieved on 6 March 2013. "1110/8 Viphavadi-Rangsit Road Latyao, Jatujak Bangkok, Thailand 10900"
↑ "Home Page." Saint John's International School. 1 July 2002. Retrieved on 6 March 2013.
↑ Terry Fredrickson, Bangkok Post (2004-01-13). "Students take centre stage". Retrieved 2010-07-12.

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