KIS International School
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KIS International School (formerly Kesinee International School) is an international school
International school
An International school is loosely defined as a school that promotes international education, in an international environment, either by adopting an international curriculum such as that of the International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International Examinations, or by following a national...

 located in Bangkok
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, Thailand
Thailand
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. KIS is an IB World School offering an international curriculum that follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes of study.

Mission

The KIS mission is to provide a demanding international education that will challenge students to become responsible and effective world citizens.
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KIS lists its core values as:
  • International Education - KIS introduces students to the world’s cultural heritage through a rigorous curriculum, international in its approach to people, knowledge, values, and skills. Commitment to language learning is fundamental to the programme.

  • Global Citizenship - KIS believes that global citizenship requires engagement with diverse cultural perspectives. The school strives to instill in students a commitment to active service and a sense of responsibility for local, national and world communities.

  • Individual Integrity - KIS encourages individual self-discovery and self-expression that values honesty and civility among all members of the community.

Academics and Curriculum

KIS International School offers international programmes from the International Baccalaureate(IB).
  • The Primary Years Programme (aged 3 – 11)
  • The Middle Years Programme (aged 11 – 16)
  • The IB Diploma Programme
    IB Diploma Programme
    The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year educational programme for students aged 16–19that provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education, and is recognised by universities worldwide. It was developed in the early to mid-1960s in Geneva by...

     (aged 16 – 18)


The IB Programme encourages students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens.

Professional Accreditation and Affiliations

  • IB World School - Authorized by International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Accredited by The Council of International Schools
    Council of International Schools
    The Council of International Schools is a non-profit association of international schools and post-secondary institutions which aims to improve international education...

     (CIS)
  • Licensed by Kingdom of Thailand Ministry of Education
  • Member of The International Schools Association of Thailand
    International Schools Association of Thailand
    International Schools Association of Thailand principal 'raison d'etre' is to act as a link between its 45-member international schools, on the one hand, and the Ministry of Education and the Office of the Private Education Commission in particular....

     (ISAT)
  • Member of Thailand International School Activities Conference (TISAC)
  • Partnered with Washington International School
    Washington International School
    Washington International School is a coeducational international school for day students in grades pre-Kindergarten through 12...

    , an IB school in Washington DC

History and Future

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 brand new secondary school facility built specifically to suit the requirements of both the MYP and the IB Diploma programme. The library, science laboratories, IT facilities, class rooms, study rooms and conference areas are all geared towards facilitating academic excellence in both programmes.

The school currently has around 515 students ranging from 2 ½ - 17 years of age with a student/teacher ratio of 8:1. KIS celebrated it's first class of IB graduates in May 2010, with all graduates being accepted to their first choice of universities.
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