St. John’s International School
Mission & Philosophy
St John’s International School provides high quality education for children which prepares them for the challenges of living in a constantly changing world, gives them the skills they need to be effective leaders in that world, and ensures that those with the desire and aptitude will be able to gain entry to tertiary education.
The school believes it has a responsibility to facilitate the intellectual, creative, physical, social, emotional and personal development of its students, and to demonstrate its understanding that children are unique individuals, with different needs, interests, values, beliefs, expectations and abilities. The school believes in the importance of a positive approach which motivates children to achieve their full potential.
Through it’s curriculum, the school strives to ensure that students work towards achieving the following outcomes:
To be independent learners
To work effectively both independently and in groups
To accept and deal positively with change
To communicate effectively
To have intellectual curiosity and think for themselves
To identify and solve problems
To make considered decisions
To use leisure time effectively
To have high self esteem and self confidence
Curriculum
Saint John's International School operates within the framework of the National Curriculum for England and Wales. Full provision is also made for the study of Thai language, culture and dance.
At the end of Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, students are entered for national curriculum tests. IGSCE examinations are held at the end of Year 11 and are followed by A/S and A level examinations in Years 12 and 13.
Classes are taught by highly qualified, experienced native English speaking teaching staff, recruited largely form the UK. Additional support is provided by EAL (English as and additional language) qualified teachers and classroom assistants.
For students 15+ we have two high schools. We offer the British style high school ( following the UK National Curriculum ) and a N. American / Canadian high school ( following a Canadian high school curriculum ).
Level/ Class
Early Years: Nursery and Reception (2½ to 5 years)
Primary Key Stage: Grades 1-2 (5 to 7 years)
Primary Key Stage 2: Grades 3-6 (7 to 11 years)
Secondary Key Stage 3: Grades 7-9 (11 to 14 years)
Secondary Key Stage 4: Grades 10-11 (14 to 16 years)
Secondary Key Stage 5: Grades 12-13 (16 to 18 years)
Tuition Fee
Early Years: Baht 212,300 to Baht 244,300
Primary: Baht 267,300 to Bsht 328,600
Secondary: Baht 328,600 to Baht 366,200
(These fees are effective from the commencement of the academic year 2009-10)
Facilities
The school has an array of outstanding facilities. Air-conditioned classrooms are fully equipped with education and media resources. In addition, there are specialist science, design technology, music, and ICT rooms and both primary and secondary libraries. The school is positioned around a professional, all weather running track and grass-covered football and athletics field. A new sports and assembly hall, gymnasium, 25 m swimming pool and training pool have recently been completed.
The headteacher of St. John's International School is Mr. David Lowder. It would be his pleasure to personally show you around the school. Please contact him on (662)512- 1238 (Direct line), 513-8575, 513-8590, 519-0579, 513-4286, 938-6072 ext 108, Fax no. (662) 513-4942 or via e-mail at dlowder@stjohn.ac.th
Address
Viphavadi Road Soi 22
Ladprao
Bangkok
Thailand
10900
Telephone: 02-513-8575; 02-513-8590
Fax: 02-513-5273
sjiadmin@stjohn.ac.th
Please contact the headteacher at dlowder@stjohn.ac.th
Website
http://www.international.stjohn.ac.th
