Saint John's International School (Thailand)
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Saint John's International School โรงเรียนนานาชาติเซนต์จอห์น | |
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Affiliation | Saint John's Group of Schools and University |
Website | www |
Saint John's International School (
The school offered students an international education from Nursery to Year 13 (Kindergarten to grade 12). The school was 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 followed the British Curriculum (See Education in England) to Year 11 where students took IGCSE; students in Senior High School undertook a university preparation programme. Students who successfully completed Year 13 (grade 12) were awarded with a High School Diploma. St. John's International School was a founding member of the International School Association of Thailand (ISAT).[1] It was 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]
Curriculum
Saint John's International School operated within the framework of the
Junior High School Students (Year 10 and 11) undertook IGCSE courses, which was followed by a university preparation programme in Year 12 and 13 (grades 11 and 12). Students graduating from the school received a high school diploma which permitted entry to university throughout the world. For Thai students they also received Mathayom 6 high school leaving equivalency, and therefore enabled a smooth transition to Thai public and private universities.
Classes were taught by expatriate teachers of various nationalities, giving the school a true international feel. Additional support was provided by EAL (
Levels/Classes
- Pre-School: On Thursdays throughout term time, the school hosted a playgroup for pre-school children. During the school holidays they offered 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.
- 2012–29 June 2017 : Mr Tony Atkinson.
Campus and facilities
The school was located in
The school had air-conditioned classrooms and science, drama,[7] music, and ICT rooms. It had an extremely well resourced library. The school was 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.[dead link]
- ^ Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand. "Saint John's International School - Designated November 2007". Archived from the original on 2010-06-04. 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. [dead link]
- ^ "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.