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Ekamai International School
Address
Map
57 Pridi Banomyong 31, 37

Sukhumvit 71

Bangkok
,
10110

Thailand
Coordinates13°43′53″N 100°35′32″E / 13.7314°N 100.5923°E / 13.7314; 100.5923
Information
School typeInternational school
MottoEmpowers, Inspires, Serves
DenominationSeventh-day Adventist
Established1946
School number282219
DirectorPrachack Jitbunyad
PrincipalCatherine Chulkasate - General Manager

Danie Storie- Middle School & High School

Hazel P. Ilao - Primary & Elementary School

Ian Cordero - IELP & Accreditation
Faculty100+ [1]
GenderCo-educational
ClassesPre-Kindergarten to Grade 12
Education systemUS
Campus typeUrban
AccreditationAdventist Accrediting Association|AAA], [Western Association of Schools and Colleges|WASC], Thai Ministry of Education, ONESQA, ISAT, EARCOS
NewspaperEIS Newsletter, Breeze, Flame
Websitehttp://www.ekamai-school.com
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Ekamai International School (EIS) (Thai: โรงเรียนนานาชาติเอกมัย) is a private, co-educational, international school founded by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is located in Watthana District, Bangkok, Thailand and serves grades pre-kindergarten to 12.[2] The school acquired an international school license in 1993 after previously operating under a vocational license.[3] EIS is Bangkok's longest continuously operating English language educational institution in Thailand. It is a part of the global Seventh-day Adventist education system, which is the world's second-largest Christian school system.[4][5][6][7]

EIS History

After World War II ended in 1945, Thailand saw an influx of foreign missionaries from the United States of America. In 1946, American Adventist missionaries founded a missionary training institution. The first classes were held in a temporary building made out of thatched bamboo and a metal roof.[8]

In 1957, the school was known as Adventist English School, and the properties in the area, called Ekamai, were purchased and consolidated to expand the campus. Until the 1970s, the school's enrollments consisted mainly of pupils of American missionaries and foreign expats. At that time, the school became Thailand's first educational institution to use English as the language of instruction.[8]

Under the reign of Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun in 1992, the Thai Ministry of Education officially recognized the Adventist English School as an international school due to its multi-nationalities enrollment. The school's name was changed to Ekamai International School, and it became a popular choice among Thai and foreign nationals to seek enrollment while various selective English placement examinations were used.

The school received an official accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1998.

Heritage Building

Licenses and accreditation

EIS is licensed and recognized by the Private Education Council Ministry of Education in Thailand as an international school offering K-12 for students from all races, nationalities, and religions. EIS uses American English as the medium of instruction with a curriculum based on the American education system and curriculum.

The school is a member of the International Schools Association of Thailand, and of East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools, based in Dalit Bay, Philippines.

It is accredited by:

Academics

EIS follows a Seventh-day Adventist American curriculum with Thai language and culture instruction provided.

  • The General Education Diploma is for students to choose elective subjects. The minimum overall GPA requirement for this diploma is 2.00.
  • The College Preparatory Diploma is for students who undertake a heavy Academics program, maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
  • The College Preparatory Diploma with an emphasis in Business requires a minimum GPA of 2.75
  • The College Preparatory Diploma with an emphasis in Medicine and Engineering both require a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Facilities

The campus at Ekamai International School features the following:

Main Buildings

  • High School building
  • Middle School building with Conference Room
  • Primary and Elementary building
  • Music Applications/Pathfinder building
  • Auditorium

Physical Education Department

  • Football [soccer] field
  • Basketball, tennis and badminton court,
  • Covered court 2

Resources and Services

  • High School library
  • Elementary library
  • Health clinic
  • Counselor offices
  • Book room
  • Computer labs
  • Fast Foreword computer rooms
  • Chaplaincy

Laboratories

  • High School Chemistry Laboratory
  • High School Physics Laboratory
  • High School Biology Laboratory
  • Middle School Science Laboratory
  • Science Laboratory for Elementary Students

On-campus stores

  • Air-conditioned cafeteria
  • Bakery and snack bars
  • U-Shop for uniforms and clothing

Student Council

EIS has a student council which is elected by the students and faculty at the end of each school year. They need to have exemplary behavioral records and CGPA of at least 3.00. They are responsible for coordinating school events such as the talent show, sports tournaments, the EIS games, and various other school-wide events.

The current student council team consist of the following students: Teeravee Khuprasert (President), Phumipat Pipattanasak (Vice President), Thiti Thitipankul (Secretary), Phao Sukkasame (Treasurer), Pallavi Rawal (Artist), Jay Prasert Koivistoinen (IT Coordinator), Lin Chi Phan Minh (PR), Nicolas Ranza (Religious Vice), Pongpao Nanami Pongponrat (Male Athlete), Jenwiji Ratanasiriwit (Female Athlete), and Natcha Nanthavithaya (Sports Coordinator).

Sponsors of the student council consists of the following teachers: Sarita Arora (Head Sponsor), Wilson Aritonang (Religious Advisor), Jana Luus (Primary School Sponsor), Emilene Lazarus (Elementary School Sponsor), Ronald Mendiola (Middle School Sponsor), and Terra Schwartz (High School Sponsor).

Curriculum

The curriculum consists primarily of the standard courses taught at college preparatory schools across the world. All students take classes in the core areas of English, basic sciences, mathematics, foreign language, and social sciences.

Spiritual aspects

Students take values classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with a prayer or a short devotional thought, which encourages students' participation. Weekly, the entire student body, gathers together in the auditorium for an hour-long chapel service.

There is a year-round spiritually-oriented program such as Today God Is First, After-school bible studies, Fundamental Beliefs Learning Sessions for faculty and staff and a campus-wide week of prayer twice in a school year. EIS has a chaplain that welcomes all teachers, students or any member of the EIS family who need Bible enrichment learning or spiritual enlightenment and counselling.

EIS offers the following sports for both boys and girls:

  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Badminton
  • Volleyball

See also

References

  1. ^ Adventist Yearbook. General Conference Office of Archives & Statistics. Accessed 16 July 2009
  2. ^ "Home." Ekamai International School. Retrieved on 7 March 2013. "57 Ekamai 12 (Soi Charoenjai) Sukhumvit 63, Klongtan Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand"
  3. ^ "EIS - About EIS". Ekamai International School. 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  4. ^ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 March 2015. Retrieved 2016-03-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Retrieved 18 June 2010.
  7. ^ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (1 April 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 2010-06-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ a b History. Ekamai International School. Retrieved 2009-09-02
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