Saint John's International School was 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. The school closed in June 2017. The school offered students an international education from Nursery to Year 13. The school was divided into three phases : Infants, Junior / Middle School and High School. The school followed the British Curriculum to Year 11 where students took IGCSE; students in Senior High School undertook a university preparation programme. Students who successfully completed Year 13 were awarded with a High School Diploma. St. John's International School was a founding member of the International School Association of Thailand. It was also the first school in Thailand to be designated under the Safe School Community International Accreditation Programme by the Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand.
Curriculum
Saint John's International School operated within the framework of the National Curriculum for England and Wales. With full provision made for study in Thai language and culture as required by the Thai Ministry of Education. Junior High School Students undertook IGCSE courses, which was followed by a university preparation programme in Year 12 and 13. 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 qualified teachers, classroom assistants and, when appropriate, SEN assistants.
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.
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 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 Chatuchak District, Bangkok, Thailand, about halfway between the central business district and Don Mueang International Airport. The school had air-conditioned classrooms and science, drama, 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.
