KIS International School celebrates its history and development. Please take a tour of history with us below!
2021
KIS unveils new logo and branding campaign.
February, 2021
2020
KIS opens on-campus schooling to begin the 20-21 academic year.
August, 2020
COVID-19 prompts Bangkok schools to offer remote learning from March 16 until June.
March, 2020
2019
New Head of School, Paul Johnson, is appointed.
August, 2019
First alumni reunion
January, 2019
Opening of the new sports facilities, including competition pool and indoor gymnasium
January, 2019
2018
KIS celebrates 20th anniversary.
September, 2018
Opening of the Arts and Design building including art studios and design workshop, black-box room, and multipurpose hall.
September, 2018
100% pass rate on IB Diploma.
July, 2018
CIS conducts a 10-year full re-accreditation visit.
April, 2018
Re-authorised for IB for all three programmes.
April, 2018
2017
Construction of additional buildings begins, with indoor sports courts, second swimming pool, multipurpose hall, the design, arts, and innovation suite.
September, 2017
First year for KIS to participate in the Asian International Schools Athletics Association (AISAA).
September, 2017
Additional learning and community spaces added to Secondary School, new Maker Space in Primary School.
August, 2017
2016
Renovation of primary classrooms.
August, 2016
Transition to 3 class entry in primary school.
August, 2016
100% pass rate on IB Diploma.
May, 2016
2015
100% pass rate on IB Diploma.
June, 2015
New Secondary School Language Suites.
February, 2015
2014
Sally Holloway appointed as vice-chair of IB Board.
July, 2014
KIS Student scores a perfect 45 points on the IB Diploma.
June, 2014
2013
KIS Hosts IB Regional PYP, MYP and DP Workshops.
July, 2013
2012
Head of School Sally Holloway re-elected to chair the International Baccalaureate’s Head Council and serve on the Board of the IB.
August, 2012
ONESQA accreditation received for the Thai Programmes
July, 2012
Re-authorisation by the International Baccalaureate of all three programmes.
July, 2012
Re-accreditation by the Council of International Schools.
July, 2012
2011
New Early Years library
August, 2011
2010
New Early Years 2 outdoor play area.
September, 2010
IB Primary Years Programme second re-authorization received.
September, 2010
Hosting of Bangkok Teachers Network Conference.
August, 2010
Launch of third strategic plan.
July, 2010
First graduating class.
May, 2010
2009
630,000 Baht raised at Fun Fair for Rama 9 Day Care Centre.
September, 2009
Head of School Sally Holloway elected to chair the International Baccalaureate’s Head Council and serve on the Board of the IB.
August, 2009
2008
KIS celebrates 10th anniversary.
September, 2008
CIS 5 year vist very successful.
July, 2008
IB Diploma Programme authorization received from the International Baccalaureate.
May, 2008
Middle Years Programme authorization received from the International Baccalaureate.
May, 2008
2007
Early Years facilities modernized.
May, 2007
Head of School Sally Holloway appointed to represent the International Baccalaureate Heads Council.
February, 2007
2006
Head of School Sally Holloway is elected to the International Baccalaureate Asia Pacific Regional Heads Committee.
October, 2006
Creation of KIS Parent Association (KISPA)
September, 2006
Opening of new auditorium & canteen facilities.
August, 2006
The acronym for KIS "Knowledge Inspiration Spirit" is launched.
July, 2006
KIS is rebranded with a new logo and a new advertising campaign.
July, 2006
2005
2005-2010 Strategic plan launched.
November, 2005
KIS FEST Concert in the Park raises 1.7 million baht for tsunami victims.
September, 2005
Opening of new Secondary School facilities.
July, 2005
2004
Head of School Sally Holloway appointed to the ISAT Executive Board as Chair of Professional Development Committee.
September, 2004
Licensee Kumaree Komarakul Na Nagara is appointed as Vice President of the ISAT Executive Board and Chair of the Communication and Development Committee.
August, 2004
KIS becomes founding member of the Thailand International School Activities Conference (TISAC).
August, 2004
IB Primary Years Programme re-authorization.
August, 2004
Opening of new arts centre, indoor gym and swimming pool facilities.
July, 2004
2003
Initial Accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS).
October, 2003
Launch of second strategic plan.
September, 2003
Secondary School expansion approved.
August, 2003
School renamed KIS International School.
July, 2003
2002
KIS licensee Kumaree Komarakul Na Nagara is appointed to the ISAT committee.
September, 2002
KIS becomes member of International School Association Thailand (ISAT)
July, 2002
2000
Primary Years Programme authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization
July, 2000
1998
Affiliation between KIS and Washington International School is formalized.
September, 1998
Sally Holloway from affiliate school Washington International School (WIS) is appointed Head of School.
August, 1998
Founding of KIS International School as Kesinee International School.
January, 1998
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