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==Extra-curricular activities==
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ECA Terms
ECA Terms



Sessions run from September to November (session 1), November to February (session 2), and February to June (session 3).
Sessions run from September to November (session 1), November to February (session 2), and February to June (session 3).


Sports
Sports



NIST was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Schools Athletic Conference (SEASAC), an association of twelve major international schools in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Indonesia. SEASAC events include sports, arts and academic competitions. NIST's athletic teams also compete in the Bangkok International Schools Athletic Conference (BISAC).
NIST was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Schools Athletic Conference (SEASAC), an association of twelve major international schools in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Indonesia. SEASAC events include sports, arts and academic competitions. NIST's athletic teams also compete in the Bangkok International Schools Athletic Conference (BISAC).


Sports include tennis, soccer/football, fencing, gymnastics, golf, t-ball, badminton, swimming, basketball, softball, and rugby with varsity teams for some of them. All NIST teams are the Falcons, named for the school mascot, and wear blue uniforms highlighted with silver, grey and/or white.
Sports include tennis, soccer/football, fencing, gymnastics, golf, t-ball, badminton, swimming, basketball, softball, and rugby with varsity teams for some of them. All NIST teams are the Falcons, named for the school mascot, and wear blue uniforms highlighted with silver, grey and/or white.



Model United Nations
Model United Nations


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NIST has a Model United Nations club, where students attend different conferences (such as SEASAC MUN or THAI MUN) and debate about different issues in different committees.


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NIST has a Model United Nations club, where students attend different conferences (such as SEASAC MUN or THAI MUN) and debate about different issues in different committees.


Dance
Dance



There is both an independent student-run dance club and extracurricular activities that is run by Satori Dance. Dance styles include jazz, hip hop, contemporary/modern, ballet and k-pop.
There is both an independent student-run dance club and extracurricular activities that is run by Satori Dance. Dance styles include jazz, hip hop, contemporary/modern, ballet and k-pop.



World Scholar's Cup Club
World Scholar's Cup Club



This club of students participates in the rounds of the World Scholar's Cup (WSC), an academic competition. Students are divided into teams of three (but can also participate as a team of two or an individual scholar) to participate in the regional, global, and tournament of champions rounds. There are 6 subject areas, the topics changing every year, and it requires the participants to learn the syllabus. The academic activities include debate, collaborative writing, the scholar's challenge, and the scholar's bowl. Events such as the scholar's scavenge, the scholar's ball, and the cultural fair.
This club of students participates in the rounds of the World Scholar's Cup (WSC), an academic competition. Students are divided into teams of three (but can also participate as a team of two or an individual scholar) to participate in the regional, global, and tournament of champions rounds. There are 6 subject areas, the topics changing every year, and it requires the participants to learn the syllabus. The academic activities include debate, collaborative writing, the scholar's challenge, and the scholar's bowl. Events such as the scholar's scavenge, the scholar's ball, and the cultural fair.



International History Bees Bowl
International History Bees Bowl



Students who participate in this ECA will prepare for competition in the two reigonal history quiz competitions, the bee being for the individual students and the bowl being for school teams. Students will attend the Bangkok round and those who successfully qualify can attend the Asian Championships.
Students who participate in this ECA will prepare for competition in the two reigonal history quiz competitions, the bee being for the individual students and the bowl being for school teams. Students will attend the Bangkok round and those who successfully qualify can attend the Asian Championships.



Languages
Languages



There are a variety of afterschool third language beginner and intermediate classes. They include Mandarin, French, and Spanish.
There are a variety of afterschool third language beginner and intermediate classes. They include Mandarin, French, and Spanish.



Music Academy
Music Academy



There are one on one lessons available for piano, trumpet, trombone, flute, saxophone, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, drums, electric guitar, bass, acoustic guitar, and vocal.
There are one on one lessons available for piano, trumpet, trombone, flute, saxophone, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, drums, electric guitar, bass, acoustic guitar, and vocal.


Students who enroll can pursue two qualifications, both of which are recognized around the world. The ABRSM is the exam board od the Roya Schools of Music, representing a music history that stretches over 15- years and offers graded instrumental and singing exams that focus on classical music. The Trinity Pop & Rock exams focus on more contemporary music.
Students who enroll can pursue two qualifications, both of which are recognized around the world. The ABRSM is the exam board od the Roya Schools of Music, representing a music history that stretches over 15- years and offers graded instrumental and singing exams that focus on classical music. The Trinity Pop & Rock exams focus on more contemporary music.



Service Groups
Service Groups



There are a multitude of service groups at NIST, focusing on many issues, the following examples are a few examples of them.
There are a multitude of service groups at NIST, focusing on many issues, the following examples are a few examples of them.



Nature
Nature



GreeNIST Rooftop Gardening
GreeNIST Rooftop Gardening



This group tends to NIST's rooftop garden and promotes sustainable living through producing and selling organic produce, grown by both teachers and students.
This group tends to NIST's rooftop garden and promotes sustainable living through producing and selling organic produce, grown by both teachers and students.


MushieMushie
MushieMushie



This group works with Freeland Foundation to reduce poaching by supporting the Surviving Together programme. Students grow oyster mushrooms and sell them at events to help raise money to get families to get out of poaching and into mushroom farming to help them generate a sustainable income.
This group works with Freeland Foundation to reduce poaching by supporting the Surviving Together programme. Students grow oyster mushrooms and sell them at events to help raise money to get families to get out of poaching and into mushroom farming to help them generate a sustainable income.


Ocean Marine Guardians
Ocean Marine Guardians



The service group helps preserve Thailand's marine life and ecosystems by projects like Mangrove Tree planting, beach cleanups, and artificial coral reef planting.
The service group helps preserve Thailand's marine life and ecosystems by projects like Mangrove Tree planting, beach cleanups, and artificial coral reef planting.


Plastic Free NIST
Plastic Free NIST



They work to eradicate the use of plastic at NIST, as well as in the wider Bangkok community, by providing sustainable alternatives and educating the community about the problems plastic is causing.
They work to eradicate the use of plastic at NIST, as well as in the wider Bangkok community, by providing sustainable alternatives and educating the community about the problems plastic is causing.


Economic
Economic



NIST Development Bank (NDB)
NIST Development Bank (NDB)



NDB helps fund service initiatives through a loan and grant system. This group is responsible for supporting the community and service groups. It is one of the two financial groups that form the NIST Development Bank.
NDB helps fund service initiatives through a loan and grant system. This group is responsible for supporting the community and service groups. It is one of the two financial groups that form the NIST Development Bank.


NIST Microcredit Bank
NIST Microcredit Bank



The second sector that forms the NIST Development Bank is in charge of providing opportunities to the low-income workers of NIST by offering low-interest loans to staff and educational scholarships for their children.
The second sector that forms the NIST Development Bank is in charge of providing opportunities to the low-income workers of NIST by offering low-interest loans to staff and educational scholarships for their children.


Society
Society



Art Relief Crew (ARC)
Art Relief Crew (ARC)



The ARC aims to bring art education and relief to children of Bangkok who live with HIV or disabilities. They work with an HIV orphanage in Lopburi called Baan Gerda, as well as a cafe/vocational training center called Steps with Theera.
The ARC aims to bring art education and relief to children of Bangkok who live with HIV or disabilities. They work with an HIV orphanage in Lopburi called Baan Gerda, as well as a cafe/vocational training center called Steps with Theera.


PRICEless
PRICEless



This service group aims to increase the quality of education at the Nongphaninongwa Elementary School in the Roi Et province of Thailand by forming a partnership with the farmers of the community, purchasing organic rice for the group to sell at school.
This service group aims to increase the quality of education at the Nongphaninongwa Elementary School in the Roi Et province of Thailand by forming a partnership with the farmers of the community, purchasing organic rice for the group to sell at school.


Free to Be (Middle/High School)
Free to Be (Middle/High School)



The two groups both raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community in NIST and present many events to the NIST community.
The two groups both raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community in NIST and present many events to the NIST community.


FairNIST
FairNIST



A non-profit, student-led, fair trade social enterprise that works with the community of Maeramit, Omgoi, Thailand. They purchase coffee from the local coffee farmers, all proceeds going to the community.
A non-profit, student-led, fair trade social enterprise that works with the community of Maeramit, Omgoi, Thailand. They purchase coffee from the local coffee farmers, all proceeds going to the community.


PhuLiPhay
PhuLiPhay



They aim to fundraise and support the urban refugees at the Soi 3 IDC Detention Center, to raise awareness about the conditions and work to improve it.
They aim to fundraise and support the urban refugees at the Soi 3 IDC Detention Center, to raise awareness about the conditions and work to improve it.


Chocofarm Co.
Chocofarm Co.



This group is a non-profit social enterprise that sells chocolate related products produced by the members of the group, the profits going to the farmers in the Southern province of Chumphon, Thailand with the aim of improving their quality of life. All cacao beans purchased are purchased through the principles of fair prices and direct trade.
This group is a non-profit social enterprise that sells chocolate related products produced by the members of the group, the profits going to the farmers in the Southern province of Chumphon, Thailand with the aim of improving their quality of life. All cacao beans purchased are purchased through the principles of fair prices and direct trade.


Well-being
Well-being



Dreams We Believe In (DWBI)
Dreams We Believe In (DWBI)



With the mission to create a bond between the NIST community and the children who are currently living with HIV/AIDS, they host a variety of events to raise awareness.
With the mission to create a bond between the NIST community and the children who are currently living with HIV/AIDS, they host a variety of events to raise awareness.


NIST Farmer's Market
NIST Farmer's Market



This group mains to promote a healthy lifestyle to the NIST community by providing direct access to organic products. Each event provides a foundation and platform for each vendor supporting them and helping them thrive.
This group mains to promote a healthy lifestyle to the NIST community by providing direct access to organic products. Each event provides a foundation and platform for each vendor supporting them and helping them thrive.


Operation Smile
Operation Smile



Works with Operation Smile International to raise awareness of the issues of cleft lips and cleft palates, running annual events like the color run to raise money to assist with surgeries.
Works with Operation Smile International to raise awareness of the issues of cleft lips and cleft palates, running annual events like the color run to raise money to assist with surgeries.

Revision as of 01:55, 8 May 2019

NIST International School
โรงเรียนนานาชาตินิสท์
Address
Map
36 Sukhumvit Soi 15

Watthana

Bangkok
,
10110

Thailand
Coordinates13°44′50.20″N 100°33′33.02″E / 13.7472778°N 100.5591722°E / 13.7472778; 100.5591722
Information
School typeIndependent, international
Established1992
CEEB code695270
Head of schoolBrett Penny
Chair of NIST FoundationSarath Ratanavadi
GradesNursery - Year 13 (Grade 12)
Enrollment1,600
Average class size24 students
Student to teacher ratio10:1
Education systemIB
LanguageEnglish
Campus size25 rai (9.9 acres/40,000 m2)
Campus typeUrban
Colour(s)  NIST Blue
  White
Athletics conferenceBISAC, SEASAC
MascotFalcon
AccreditationsCouncil of International Schools (CIS), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Ministry of Education (Thailand), [2] The Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA]
Annual tuition฿515,600 - ฿937,900 ($15,491 - $28,182)
AffiliationsEast Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS), International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)
Websitewww.nist.ac.th

NIST International School (Template:Lang-th) is an international school located in Watthana District, Bangkok, Thailand.[1] It was established in 1992 with support and guidance from the Bangkok-based branch of the United Nations. A full International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, NIST welcomes more than 1,600 students of over 50 nationalities. As one of the only not-for-profit international schools in Thailand, it is governed by the parent-elected NIST International School Foundation.

History

NIST opened in August, 1992 as the New International School of Thailand on the previous campus of International School Bangkok. The school was established with the support of the United Nations and is not tied to any national curriculum or approach.[2] Originally comprising just over 500 students, it has since grown to more than 1,500. NIST was authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme in 1993 and the IB Middle Years Programme in 1996. In 1997 it saw off its first group of graduates, and in 1998 it received dual accreditation through the Council of International Schools[3] and New England Association of Schools and Colleges. NIST is also accredited by Thailand's Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment. With the addition of the IB Primary Years Programme in 1999, it became the first school in Thailand to offer all three IB programmes.[4] NIST was renamed NIST International School in 2012 on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.

NIST is currently operated by a non-profit organization, the NIST International School Foundation (NIST Foundation). Former chairs of the NIST Foundation include Mechai Viravaidya and Pridiyathorn Devakula, and the current chair is Sarath Ratanavadi.[5] The NIST Foundation chooses a board of directors, elected from the parent body, which selects the Head of School and ensures parent oversight. The current Head of School, Brett Penny, worked at NIST from 2000 to 2003 before returning and serving as the Head of Elementary from 2011 to 2016.

Accreditation and affiliation

NIST is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS),[6] the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) since 1998 [7] and the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA). It was the first school in Thailand to receive triple accreditation. Additionally, NIST is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools,[8] the International Schools Association of Thailand.[9]

Several organizations and programs are based on NIST's campus, including master's programs for University at Buffalo, The State University of New York[10] and The College of New Jersey,[11] the Professional Learning Hub,[12] and the JUMP! Foundation's Global Leadership Center.[13] NIST is also the home of Top Flight Basketball Academy, run by ex-NBA player Ike Nwankwo, and Chelsea F.C. Soccer School Bangkok.[14]

Campus

NIST's campus is located in downtown Bangkok near Asok BTS Station, one of Bangkok's commercial hubs. In 2000 the school presented its development plan and began construction on new facilities in 2001. As of 2014, it has expanded its physical facilities and now possesses dedicated buildings for the early years, elementary and secondary sections. It also includes a sports complex, creative arts building and two additional multi-purpose buildings. A fourth multi-purpose building, the Hub, was completed in June 2014, while renovation of the older facilities began.[15]

Arts facilities include a 300-seat theatre, multiple visual arts studios, multiple dance studios, multiple instrumental and vocal music rooms, private practice rooms and a recording studio. The sports complex includes a FIFA-certified football pitch, gymnastics studio, sports hall with multiple basketball and volleyball courts, swimming pool, two tennis courts, and multiple classrooms.

  • Elementary building and playground
    Elementary building and playground
  • Soccer pitch, the Hub and secondary building
    Soccer pitch, the Hub and secondary building
  • Creative Arts Building
    Creative Arts Building
  • The Oval and Building 2
    The Oval and Building 2

Curriculum

NIST is a licensed IB World School, offering all three programmes of the International Baccalaureate:[16] the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students from 3–11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students from 11–16 and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for those from 16–18. All classes, with the exception of second language courses, are taught in English.

In line with the IB philosophy and learner profile, the school adopts an academic approach that emphasizes collaboration, hands-on learning and exploration. Students learn both on and off campus through service activities, internships and the school's annual off-campus trips. As a compulsory part of the curriculum, all NIST students must also learn a language other than English.

In 2014 NIST partnered with Yokohama International School and Zurich International School in offering the Global Citizen Diploma (GCD), an optional, additive certificate that reflects graduates' leadership, service and community engagement. The GCD aims to identify "the diversity of gifts students may have, rather than assuming the importance of any particular set of skills or knowledge, based on any cultural bias."[17]

The class of 2017 scored an average of 36.3 points on the IB diploma examinations compared to the world average of approximately 30, with 16.2% of the students earning 40 or higher and 41.4% earning 38 or higher, compared to the respective global averages of 4.1% and 16.7%.[18][19]

Extra-curricular activities

ECA Terms


Sessions run from September to November (session 1), November to February (session 2), and February to June (session 3).

Sports


NIST was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Schools Athletic Conference (SEASAC), an association of twelve major international schools in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Indonesia. SEASAC events include sports, arts and academic competitions. NIST's athletic teams also compete in the Bangkok International Schools Athletic Conference (BISAC).

Sports include tennis, soccer/football, fencing, gymnastics, golf, t-ball, badminton, swimming, basketball, softball, and rugby with varsity teams for some of them. All NIST teams are the Falcons, named for the school mascot, and wear blue uniforms highlighted with silver, grey and/or white.

Model United Nations


NIST has a Model United Nations club, where students attend different conferences (such as SEASAC MUN or THAI MUN) and debate about different issues in different committees.

Dance


There is both an independent student-run dance club and extracurricular activities that is run by Satori Dance. Dance styles include jazz, hip hop, contemporary/modern, ballet and k-pop.

World Scholar's Cup Club


This club of students participates in the rounds of the World Scholar's Cup (WSC), an academic competition. Students are divided into teams of three (but can also participate as a team of two or an individual scholar) to participate in the regional, global, and tournament of champions rounds. There are 6 subject areas, the topics changing every year, and it requires the participants to learn the syllabus. The academic activities include debate, collaborative writing, the scholar's challenge, and the scholar's bowl. Events such as the scholar's scavenge, the scholar's ball, and the cultural fair.

International History Bees Bowl


Students who participate in this ECA will prepare for competition in the two reigonal history quiz competitions, the bee being for the individual students and the bowl being for school teams. Students will attend the Bangkok round and those who successfully qualify can attend the Asian Championships.

Languages


There are a variety of afterschool third language beginner and intermediate classes. They include Mandarin, French, and Spanish.

Music Academy


There are one on one lessons available for piano, trumpet, trombone, flute, saxophone, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, drums, electric guitar, bass, acoustic guitar, and vocal.

Students who enroll can pursue two qualifications, both of which are recognized around the world. The ABRSM is the exam board od the Roya Schools of Music, representing a music history that stretches over 15- years and offers graded instrumental and singing exams that focus on classical music. The Trinity Pop & Rock exams focus on more contemporary music.

Service Groups


There are a multitude of service groups at NIST, focusing on many issues, the following examples are a few examples of them.

Nature


GreeNIST Rooftop Gardening


This group tends to NIST's rooftop garden and promotes sustainable living through producing and selling organic produce, grown by both teachers and students.

MushieMushie


This group works with Freeland Foundation to reduce poaching by supporting the Surviving Together programme. Students grow oyster mushrooms and sell them at events to help raise money to get families to get out of poaching and into mushroom farming to help them generate a sustainable income.

Ocean Marine Guardians


The service group helps preserve Thailand's marine life and ecosystems by projects like Mangrove Tree planting, beach cleanups, and artificial coral reef planting.

Plastic Free NIST


They work to eradicate the use of plastic at NIST, as well as in the wider Bangkok community, by providing sustainable alternatives and educating the community about the problems plastic is causing.

Economic


NIST Development Bank (NDB)


NDB helps fund service initiatives through a loan and grant system. This group is responsible for supporting the community and service groups. It is one of the two financial groups that form the NIST Development Bank.

NIST Microcredit Bank


The second sector that forms the NIST Development Bank is in charge of providing opportunities to the low-income workers of NIST by offering low-interest loans to staff and educational scholarships for their children.

Society


Art Relief Crew (ARC)


The ARC aims to bring art education and relief to children of Bangkok who live with HIV or disabilities. They work with an HIV orphanage in Lopburi called Baan Gerda, as well as a cafe/vocational training center called Steps with Theera.

PRICEless


This service group aims to increase the quality of education at the Nongphaninongwa Elementary School in the Roi Et province of Thailand by forming a partnership with the farmers of the community, purchasing organic rice for the group to sell at school.

Free to Be (Middle/High School)


The two groups both raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community in NIST and present many events to the NIST community.

FairNIST


A non-profit, student-led, fair trade social enterprise that works with the community of Maeramit, Omgoi, Thailand. They purchase coffee from the local coffee farmers, all proceeds going to the community.

PhuLiPhay


They aim to fundraise and support the urban refugees at the Soi 3 IDC Detention Center, to raise awareness about the conditions and work to improve it.

Chocofarm Co.


This group is a non-profit social enterprise that sells chocolate related products produced by the members of the group, the profits going to the farmers in the Southern province of Chumphon, Thailand with the aim of improving their quality of life. All cacao beans purchased are purchased through the principles of fair prices and direct trade.

Well-being


Dreams We Believe In (DWBI)


With the mission to create a bond between the NIST community and the children who are currently living with HIV/AIDS, they host a variety of events to raise awareness.

NIST Farmer's Market


This group mains to promote a healthy lifestyle to the NIST community by providing direct access to organic products. Each event provides a foundation and platform for each vendor supporting them and helping them thrive.

Operation Smile


Works with Operation Smile International to raise awareness of the issues of cleft lips and cleft palates, running annual events like the color run to raise money to assist with surgeries.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "[1]." Bangkok Post. Retrieved on 2 August 2015. "36 Soi Sukhumvit 15, Sukhumvit Rd., Watthana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand"
  2. ^ http://www.nist.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Message-from-Under-Secretary-General.pdf
  3. ^ http://www.cois.org/page.cfm?p=525
  4. ^ http://www.ibo.org/school/000700/
  5. ^ "Our Governance - NIST Foundation Board". NIST International School. 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  6. ^ https://www.cois.org/page.cfm?p=1318
  7. ^ http://caisa.neasc.org/caisa-directory-of-schools/nist-international-school
  8. ^ http://www.earcos.org/mem_schools.php
  9. ^ "International Schools Association of Thailand". International Schools Association of Thailand. 2015. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  10. ^ "UEC Thailand". UEC. 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  11. ^ "Off-Site Graduate Programs - Bangkok, Thailand". College of New Jersey. 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  12. ^ "About the PLH". NIST International School. 2014. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  13. ^ "Global Leadership Center @ NIST". JUMP! Foundation. 2015. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  14. ^ "Chelsea FC Soccer School Bangkok". Chelsea Football Club. 2015. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  15. ^ http://www.nist.ac.th/campus-development-plan/
  16. ^ http://www.ibo.org/school/000700/
  17. ^ http://blogs.yis.ac.jp/yisgcd/
  18. ^ "NIST School Performance". NIST International School. 2016. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  19. ^ "Class of 2017 Sets New Record in IB Exams". NIST International School. 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  20. ^ "Speaking out for those who can't". The Nation. 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  21. ^ "Google Knowledge Graph". Google. 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  22. ^ "TEDxYouth@NIST: Giving Youth a Voice". NIST International School. 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  23. ^ "Magic on Ice". NIST International School. 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  24. ^ "FSAT National Team". Figure and Speed Skating Association of Thailand. 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
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