KIS International School

KIS International School Bangkok
โรงเรียนนานาชาติเคไอเอส
Location
Bangkok

Thailand
Coordinates13°46′19″N 100°35′22″E / 13.77194°N 100.58944°E / 13.77194; 100.58944
Information
TypeInternational School
Established1998
Locale999/123-4 Kesinee Ville, Pracha Utit Road, Huay Kwang 10320, Bangkok, Thailand
Head of SchoolDr. Carolyn Mason Parker
GradesK-12
Enrollment800
Colors  Blue
  Green
MascotWolves
Websitewww.kis.ac.th

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 is located close to the city center in Huai Khwang District, Bangkok, Thailand.[1][2]

Academics and curriculum

Professional accreditation and affiliation

History

KIS 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.

Notable faculty

  • Park Eason (Umich SNS 1985),[9] KIS International School Bangkok IB Environmental Systems and Science and high school science teacher[10] for nearly two decades; inspired hundreds of students,[11] imbuing them with great passion regarding scientific endeavors and the environment;[12] passed peacefully fighting Leukemia in Oct. 2025. He was a flagship teacher, embodying the KIS values and the IB learner profiles with his unique, inclusive, and interactive teaching style. He was often heard saying "and things like that" and "go get smart somewhere else". Instead of simply indoctrinating his beloved students, he was often seen encouraging students to explore science outside of class by providing external resources like documentaries, books, and articles.

References

  1. ^ "KIS International School Bangkok, Thailand". www.kis.ac.th. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
  2. ^ Morris, Sophie (2009-09-10). "Why Schools Love the International Baccalaureate". The Independent. London.
  3. ^ "International Baccalaureate". Ibo.org. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
  4. ^ "School Detail". Portal.cois.org. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
  5. ^ "Ministry of Education". Moe.go.th. 2005-10-22. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
  6. ^ "ISAT".
  7. ^ "TISAC Thailand – Home". Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2011-01-06.
  8. ^ "Home | East Asia Regional Council of Schools".
  9. ^ "University of Michigan 1985 Alumni". e-yearbook.com. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  10. ^ "KIS International School Teachers" (PDF). resources.finalsite.net. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  11. ^ "Park Eason's inspirational words". instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  12. ^ "The Impact of James Park Eason". linkedin.com. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
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