KIS International School
| KIS International School | |
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| Location | |
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Bangkok Thailand | |
| Coordinates | 13°46′19″N 100°35′22″E / 13.77194°N 100.58944°ECoordinates: 13°46′19″N 100°35′22″E / 13.77194°N 100.58944°E |
| Information | |
| Type | IB World School |
| Established | 1998 |
| Locale | 999/124 Kesinee Ville, Pracha Utit Road, Huay Kwang 10320, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Head of School | Sally Holloway |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment | 700 |
| Mascot | Wolves |
| Website |
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KIS International School (Thai: โรงเรียนนานาชาติเคไอเอส) is an International Baccalaureate world school in Bangkok, Thailand. KIS stands for 'Knowledge Inspiration Spirit'. It is located in Huai Khwang District, Bangkok, Thailand.[1][2]
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Academics and curriculum
- The Primary Years Programme (aged 3 – 11)
- The Middle Years Programme (aged 11 – 16)
- The IB Diploma Programme (aged 16 – 18)
Professional accreditation and affiliation
- 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]
- Partnered with Washington International School,[8] an IB school in Washington DC
- Member of EARCOS (The East Asia Regional Council of Schools)[9]
History
KIS was opened in 1998 as Kesinee International School, offering Kindergarten and Primary education, with the IB Primary Years Programme.
In 2003, the school rebranded from Kesinee International school to KIS, 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 school has a library, science laboratories, IT facilities, class rooms, study rooms and conference areas. The school had its first graduating class in 2010. Students graduate with an IB Diploma.
The school has over 700 students ranging from 2 ½ - 18 years of age with a student/teacher ratio of 8:1.
Notes
- ↑ "Contact Us." KIS International School. Retrieved on 6 March 2013. "KIS International School, 999/124 Kesinee Ville Pracha-Utit Road, Huay-Kwang Bangkok 10320, Thailand"
- ↑ 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. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
- ↑ "Ministry of Education". Moe.go.th. 2005-10-22. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
- ↑ http://www.isat.or.th/index.php?option=com_cbimzsearch&view=cbimzlist&Itemid=133
- ↑ http://www.tisacthailand.com/
- ↑ http://www.wis.edu/
- ↑ https://www.earcos.org//