Ekamai International School

Ekamai International School (E.I.S.)is a private, non-profit, Christian school operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Mission in Thailand. The school teaches the beliefs, ideals and customs of the church.

EIS celebrated its 50th anniversary on March 2, 2008.

History

Ekamai International School first began in 1946 as The Child Training Center with four children in the first class. Classes were held in the garage of Ralph Waddell on Phayathai Road. Later, a classroom of thatched bamboo and a metal roof was constructed and used for two years.

In 1957, the present Ekamai property was purchased despite many objections to setting up a school far from the city. The first building was the high school building at the English school.

The school became Adventist English School (AES). In 1992 the Thai Ministry of Education granted AES international status, and the name was changed to Ekamai International School (EIS). The latest development is the school's accreditation by the WASC in 1998.

Mission Statement

"EIS offers a challenging Christ-centered Academics program, giving the students the opportunity to exercise and expand their abilities and potential. The school endeavors to create a climate marked by a sense of God's presence and action in the world, Love for one's neighbor, and regard for social justice and equality of all people." Taken from the official EIS website.

Licenses & Accreditations

Ekamai International School is Licensed and Recognized by the Private Education Council Ministry of Education in Thailand as an International School offering kindergarten 2 through twelve for students from all races, nationalities and religions. EIS utilizes the English language as the medium of instruction with curriculum based on the American system of education.

EIS is authorized by the Thai Ministry of Education ( Bangkok, Thailand) as an educational institution of international status. Moreover, EIS is also a member of the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT), and of East Asia Regional Commission of Schools (EARCOS), in Subic Bay, Philippines and also The Devil's Children Association (DCA).

There are three international accreditation bodies that have accredited EIS:

* The Adventist Accreditation Association (AAA) - This is an international accrediting association headquartered in Maryland, U.S.A.

*The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) - The headquarter is in California U.S.A. The latest development is the school's accreditation in 2004.

EIS Curriculum

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

A student who completes Grade 12 is awarded a College Preparatory Diploma with an emphasis in Business, Medicine or Engineering, a College Preparatory Diploma, or a General Education Diploma. All five diplomas require a minimum of 28 credits.

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 and the College Preparatory Diploma with an emphasis in Medicine and Engineering both require a minimum GPA of 3.00. The General Education Diploma is for students who have difficulty meeting the demands of the College Preparatory Program. The minimum overall GPA requirement for this diploma is 2.00.

University Placements

EIS graduates have gained admission to many top tier universities both in Thailand and abroad. Among them are:

*Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
*University of Pittsburgh, United States of America
*University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
*University of California, Irvine, United States of America
*Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
*Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
*Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
*Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
*Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
*ABAC, Bangkok, Thailand

External links

* [http://www.eis.ac.th Ekamai International School] Official Site
* [http://www.eis.ac.th/alumni Ekamai International School Alumni] Forum