| The International School Bangkok (ISB),
founded in 1951, is an independent, coeducational, non-profit day
school which offers an educational program for children ages 4-18
(PK-grade12). The school year comprises two semesters extending
approximately from mid-August to early June and a summer program.
Organization: A 13-member Board of trustees is elected by
parents or guardians of students enrolled in the School. The School
encourages and benefits from active parent participation.
Curriculum: The curriculum is based on North American
standards and international best practices. The IB diploma is
offered in grades 11 and 12 along with Advanced Placement courses
and exams. Instruction is in English and uses a child-centered
approach. Students receive an education that prepares them to be the
global leaders of tomorrow. Students also have extensive learning
opportunities in the fine and performing arts, athletics,
technology, and service learning. ISB is a testing center for SAT I
& II, ACT, PSAT, ITBS, and other standardized tests. Approximately
98% of graduates attend university-level studies. There are programs
for students with mild learning disabilities. The School is fully
accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and
chartered by the Thailand Ministry of Education.
Faculty: In the 2005-2006 school year, there are 223
faculty members. All teachers at ISB are certified and average 18
years of experience. Most teachers are U.S. certified, and
approximately 72% hold advanced degrees.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2005-2006 school year,
enrollment was 1,874 (PK-grade 12).
Facilities: The 35-acre campus is located in a
family-oriented community 14 miles from the center of Bangkok. The
School offers state-of-the-art facilities for academics, athletics,
fine and performing arts, and other programs to support quality
educational opportunity.
Finances: In school year 2005-2006, the School’s income is
derived from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: Pre-K:
$8,001; Kdg.-grade 5: $12,160; grades 6-8: $ 13,635; and grades
9-12: $14,161. The school also charges a registration fee of
approximately $5,357. (All fees are quoted in US dollar equivalents
of Thai Baht.)
Dr. William H. Gerritz, Head of
School
International School Bangkok
39/7 Soi Nichada Thani
Samakee Road, Pakkret
Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Tel: 662-963-5800, ext. 102
Fax: 662-583-5431
E-mail: billg@isb.ac.th
Recruitment: tbaker@isb.ac.th |
