Wells International School

Infobox School
name = Wells International School


imagesize = 100
streetaddress = 2209 Sukhumvit Road, Prakhanong
region = Bangchak
city = Bangkok, Thailand
postcode = 10260
chairman_label = Chairman of the Board
chairman = Mr. Chang
head_label =
head =
headmaster = Mr. Ray D. de la Peña
schooltype = Independent, International
grades = K-11
enrollment = Approximately 600
language = English
accreditation = Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Candidate)
established = 1999
homepage = [http://www.concordian.ac.th/ Wells International School]

Wells International School [http://www.wells-school.com] , a member of the International Schools Association of Thailand [http://www.isat.or.th/member_schools.asp#W] , is an international school located in Bangkok, Thailand. It consists of three campuses: On Nut, composed of elementary and secondary students; Thonglor, composed of elementary students; and Phrom Phong, composed solely of kindergarten students. Together, the three campuses serve approximately 600 students as of fall semester, 2008. Nationalities represented include Thai, Korean, Taiwanese, Indian, Chinese, American Australian, Belizean, British, Canadian, Japanese, Malaysian, Portuguese, Singaporean and Sri Lankan. Wells offers an American curriculum, modified in recognition of cultural and regional distinctions, and is currently in the process of being accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges [http://www.acswasc.org/directory_searchdetail.cfm?O=6275&Schl=&City=bangkok&Cat=0&Cnty=0&SchoolCat=Private%20School&Name=Wells%20International%20School%20On%20Nut%20Campus&Page=1] As of September, 2008, Wells became a member of the Thailand International Schools Activity Conference.

Overview

As described on its website, the mission of Wells is as follows: [http://www.wells-school.com/about/about.php]

The mission of Wells International School is to deliver a quality, college preparatory education to a diverse, international group of students in a nurturing environment of creativity and discovery, which inspires a passion for learning, fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity, and teaches responsible, global citizenship through a collaboration between the home and school community.

The vision of Wells International School is to be globally recognized for its supportive and innovative educational programs that empower each student to achieve his or her highest potential.

Wells International School aims to provide quality education and foster character development in a caring community.The philosophy of Wells is directly linked to the desired attributes and traits neededthroughout childhood in order to progress successfully in life. We capitalize on the uniqueness of each child encouraging them to be communicators and thinkers, principled, determined, well-balanced, caring, open-minded and knowledgeable. When combined, these attributes create a wholesome profile of an international minded student.

Curriculum

Though smaller than many international schools in Bangkok, Wells has sought to provide an equally broad curriculum. In addition to core language arts, mathematics, science and social studies classes, the following elective courses are offered at the elementary level: music, computer science, drama, art, physical education, Thai culture, Thai language, English support, Japanese, Hindi, French, Mandarin Chinese and Mandarin Taiwanese. The secondary campus at On Nut, in addition to the above electives, also offers choir, instrumental music, visual art and dance. After school activities and clubs include debate, piano, Taekwondo, swimming, ballet, basketball, soccer and cricket. In the 4th European Union-Thailand National Intervarsity Debate Championship [http://www.eu-thailanddebate.com/?q=%3Cfront%3E] , held on March 28-31 of 2008, Well's debate team defeated the defending champs to win first prize. Wells strives to develop innovative teaching strategies and educational approaches. It is, for example, the first known international school in Bangkok to incorporate a morning meditation at assembly. The school similarly attempts to integrate modern technology with classroom learning: Wells' instructors maintain school blogs, and both instructors and students take an active role in the WellsNET Online Learning System [http://www.wells-blog.com/wellsonline/] .

External links

* [http://www.wells-school.com Wells International School]
* [http://www.wells-blog.com/wellsonline/ WellsNET Online Learning System]