KIS International School (Thai: โรงเรียนนานาชาติเคไอเอส, RTGS: Rong Rian Nana Chat Khe Ai Aet) is a co-educational full International Baccalaureate world school in Bangkok, Thailand, serving students ages 3 to 18.
| KIS International School Bangkok โรงเรียนนานาชาติเคไอเอส | |
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| Coordinates | 13°46′19″N 100°35′22″E / 13.77194°N 100.58944°E |
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| Type | International School |
| Established | 1998 |
| Locale | 999/123-4 Kesinee Ville, Pracha Utit Road, Huay Kwang 10320, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Head of School | Dr. Carolyn Mason Parker |
| Director for Teaching and Learning | Peter Muir |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment | 800 |
| Color(s) | Blue Green |
| Mascot | Wolves |
| Website | www |
KIS is located close to the city center in Huai Khwang District, Bangkok, Thailand.[1][2]
Academics and curriculum
edit- The Primary Years Programme (aged 3 – 11)
- The Middle Years Programme (aged 11 – 16)
- The IB Diploma Programme (aged 16 – 18)
- The IB Career-Related Programme (aged 16 – 18)
Professional accreditation and affiliation
edit- IB World School – Authorized by International Baccalaureate (IB)[3]
- Accredited by The Council of International Schools (CIS)[4]
- Licensed by Kingdom of Thailand Ministry of Education[5]
- Member of The International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)[6]
- Member of Thailand International School Activities Conference (TISAC)[7]
- Member of EARCOS (The East Asia Regional Council of Schools)[8]
- Member of Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA)
History
editKIS was opened in 1998 as Kesinee International School Bangkok, offering Kindergarten and Primary education, with the IB Primary Years Programme.
In 2003, the school rebranded from Kesinee International school to KIS International School Bangkok, and embarked on its secondary school expansion plan, introducing the IB Middle Years Programme, along with a new secondary school facility built to suit the requirements of both the MYP and the IB Diploma programme.
The co-educational school provides day school facilities to students aged 3 to 18.
The school is a member of EARCOS and is accredited by CIS and ONESQA. The school is affiliated to the International Baccalaureate board and offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme curriculum and IB Career-related Programme.
KIS has over 800 students ranging from 3 – 19 years of age with a student/teacher ratio of 8:1.
References
edit- ^ "KIS International School Bangkok, Thailand". www.kis.ac.th. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ^ Morris, Sophie (2009-09-10). "Why Schools Love the International Baccalaureate". The Independent. London.
- ^ "International Baccalaureate". Ibo.org. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
- ^ "School Detail". Portal.cois.org. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
- ^ "Ministry of Education". Moe.go.th. 2005-10-22. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
- ^ "ISAT".
- ^ "TISAC Thailand – Home". Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2011-01-06.
- ^ "Home | East Asia Regional Council of Schools".
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