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Established
  
November 30, 1991

Phone
  
+66 2 513 5273

School type
  
International school

Head of school
  
Tony Atkinson

Founded
  
30 November 1991

Saint John's International School (Thailand)

Website
  
www.international.stjohn.ac.th

Address
  
Bangkok, จังหวัด กรุงเทพมหานคร 10900, Thailand

Motto
  
Sapientia Scientia Sanctitas (Wisdom Knowledge Holiness)

Affiliation
  
Saint John's Group of Schools and University

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).

Contents

The school offers students an international education from Nursery to Year 13 (Kindergarten to grade 12). The school is divided into three phases : Infants (nursery and Key Stage 1), Junior / Middle School (Key Stage 2 and 3) and High School (Key Stages 4 and 5). The school follows the British Curriculum (See Education in England) to Year 11 where students take IGCSE; students in Senior High School undertake a university preparation programme. Students who successfully complete Year 13 (grade 12) will be awarded with a High School Diploma. St. John's International School is a founding member of the International School Association of Thailand (ISAT). 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.

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 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.

Junior High School Students (Year 10 and 11) undertake IGCSE courses, which is followed by a university preparation programme in Year 12 and 13 (grades 11 and 12). 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.

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 Holiday Club.
  • Early Years: Nursery and Reception (Kindergarten 1 - Kindergarten 2)
  • Infants - Key Stage 1 : Year 1 and 2 (Kindergarten 3 and Grade 1)
  • Juniors - Key Stage 2 : Year 3 and 4 ; Year 5 and 6 + Year 7 (Grade 2 - Grade 6)
  • Middle School - Key Stage 3 : Year 8 and 9 Grade 7 and 8)
  • High School - Key Stage 4 and 5 : Year 10 - 13 (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.
  • 2004-2007: Mr Martin Scott took over as Headmaster.
  • 2007-2009: 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, about halfway between the central business district and Don Mueang International Airport.

    The school has air-conditioned classrooms and science, drama, 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

    Saint John's International School (Thailand) Wikipedia
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