Traill International School
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Traill International School, Bangkok was established in Bangkok
, Thailand
in 1966. It is located in Ramkhamhaeng Soi 16 where the heart of bangkok dwells.
The school has an enrollment of approximately 300 students ranging from Kindergarten
to Year 13. The Standardised British National Curriculum (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) is followed by all year groups in the school.
in 1966 as a Preparatory School
at Soi 11, Paholyothin Road. They named it the Preparatory school. Most of its students were prepared for entry in schools and universities in the US and Britain. The school quickly expanded to 300 students, catering mainly to American expatriates who preferred the academic style of British education. The Preparatory School grew to 3 campuses, Sukhumvit Soi 3, Paholyothin Soi 11 and Ramkhamhaeng Soi 18 (where the School is currently based).
After almost one-half century of constant development, Traill International School has evolved into a modern British International School which closely follows the curriculum set by the British and Thai Ministry of Education.
was introduced in 2009. It aims to create sense of unity and mutual relationships among students. There are three houses at Traill International School;
All students in Traill International School are enrolled in the Houses. The Houses participate in various activities organised within the school including community services and charity projects.
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
in 1966. It is located in Ramkhamhaeng Soi 16 where the heart of bangkok dwells.
The school has an enrollment of approximately 300 students ranging from Kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
to Year 13. The Standardised British National Curriculum (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) is followed by all year groups in the school.
History
Traill International School was first founded by Mr. Anthony TraillTraill
Traill may refer to:*Trail , ancient family of Lairds or land Barons and clergy in Fife, Scotland*Catharine Parr Traill , British author who wrote about life as a settler in Canada...
in 1966 as a Preparatory School
Preparatory school (UK)
In English language usage in the former British Empire, the present-day Commonwealth, a preparatory school is an independent school preparing children up to the age of eleven or thirteen for entry into fee-paying, secondary independent schools, some of which are known as public schools...
at Soi 11, Paholyothin Road. They named it the Preparatory school. Most of its students were prepared for entry in schools and universities in the US and Britain. The school quickly expanded to 300 students, catering mainly to American expatriates who preferred the academic style of British education. The Preparatory School grew to 3 campuses, Sukhumvit Soi 3, Paholyothin Soi 11 and Ramkhamhaeng Soi 18 (where the School is currently based).
After almost one-half century of constant development, Traill International School has evolved into a modern British International School which closely follows the curriculum set by the British and Thai Ministry of Education.
Houses
The House SystemHouse system
The house system is a traditional feature of British schools, and schools in the Commonwealth. Historically, it was associated with established public schools, where a 'house' refers to a boarding house or dormitory of a boarding school...
was introduced in 2009. It aims to create sense of unity and mutual relationships among students. There are three houses at Traill International School;
- GriffinGriffinThe griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle...
(Yellow) - PhoenixPhoenix (mythology)The phoenix or phenix is a mythical sacred firebird that can be found in the mythologies of the Arabian, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Chinese, Indian and Phoenicians....
(Red) - PegasusPegasusPegasus is one of the best known fantastical as well as mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, usually white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa. He was the brother of Chrysaor, born at a single birthing...
(Green)
All students in Traill International School are enrolled in the Houses. The Houses participate in various activities organised within the school including community services and charity projects.