Harrow International School Bangkok
 | The topic of this article may not meet Wikipedia's general notability guideline. (December 2024) |
| Harrow International School Bangkok | |
|---|---|
 Aerial photography of HSBC | |
| Address | |
 | |
45 Soi Kosumruamchai 14 Kosumruamchai Road | |
| Coordinates | 13°54′22″N 100°35′09″E / 13.9062°N 100.5858°E |
| Information | |
| Type | International boarding and day school |
| Motto | Stet Fortuna Domus (Let the Fortune of the House) Stand Educational Excellence for Life and Leadership |
| Opened | 1998 |
| School district | Don Mueang |
| Head Master | Mr James Murphy-O'Connor |
| Faculty | 7 |
| Years | EYFS–13 |
| Age range | 2-18 |
| Enrollment | 1750 |
| Campus size | 35 acres |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Team name | Lion |
| Newspaper | Harrovian |
| Affiliations | Harrow School, London, UK
Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC) Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) |
| Website | www |
Harrow International School Bangkok, shortened to HISB, is an international boarding school in Don Mueang District, Bangkok, Thailand.[1][2]
HISB is a full member of FOBISIA, and is categorised as a school accredited via an approved inspectorate by the federation. In addition, the school offers IGCSE and A Levels as part of the British-national curriculum they follow.[3]
History
[edit] | This section may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: too many subsections. (December 2024) |
Harrow International School Bangkok opened in 1998 marking the first Harrow School established in Asia. Thailand was selected as the location due to the historical ties between Harrow School in London and the Thai royal family. Since the late 19th century, 23 princes of the royal household, including Prince Mahidol, grandfather of the current King, were educated at Harrow School.[4][5]
The school was part of a trend of making British-style schools abroad as opposed to having students come to Britain for their schooling. The school was made coeducational and allowed day pupils, unlike the original Harrow.[6]
In 2001, three years after its establishment, HISB joined Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA).
Under the leadership of Mr. Stuart Morris, the school grew to 800 students. After Mr. Morris, Dr. Mark Hensman becomes Head Master, serving for seven years before transitioning to a leadership role overseeing the establishment of new Harrow Schools in Beijing and Hong Kong.
In 2003, HISB relocated to its current 35-acre, purpose-built campus in Don Mueang. The introduction of the 'House System,' expanded boarding facilities, a robust extracurricular 'Leadership in Action' program, and a dedicated preparatory school for Years 6–8 contribute to the school's growth to 1,200 students.
In the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of Thailand, HISB staff aided in rescue efforts and saving lives during the disaster.
2008
[edit]The school celebrates its 10th anniversary. Dr. Mark Hensman steps down and is succeeded by Mr. Kevin Riley, formerly the Headmaster of the John Lyon School in London.
2011
[edit]Severe flooding forces Harrow Bangkok to temporarily relocate to various sites across the city. The collaborative efforts of staff, students, and parents ensure that lessons continue uninterrupted.
2012
[edit]Mr. Kevin Riley returns to the UK to lead Bradford Grammar School. Mr. Michael Farley, previously Head Master of the British School in Tokyo, becomes the new Head Master of Harrow Bangkok.
2013
[edit]A major redevelopment project, known as 'HBuild,' begins to upgrade and enhance the Bangkok campus over the next five years.
2017
[edit]
Harrow Bangkok holds its first Steinway piano concert in the newly opened Steinway Hall. The Chiu and Pullman Libraries are inaugurated, and the school celebrates its 20th anniversary.
2019
[edit]In January, Mr. Michael Farley transitions to the role of Director of Group Operations for Asia International School Limited Group (AISL Group) in Hong Kong. He is succeeded by Mr. Jon Standen, who was previously the Head of Plymouth College, a UK boarding school.
2023
[edit]Harrow Bangkok celebrated its 25 years of existence on September 1st. This anniversary coincides with the appointment of a new Head Master, James Murphy-O'Connor.
Boarding
[edit]
Harrow International School Bangkok provides boarding facilities on its campus in northern Bangkok. The campus includes students from 18 different countries.
Affiliations
[edit]Harrow Bangkok is an overseas franchise of the private boarding school Harrow, in London, UK, operated by a private company called AISL Group. AISL Group also oversees Harrow International Schools in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
All Harrow International Schools are operated under a license granted by Harrow School in London. Close ties exist within the Harrow family, with teacher and student exchanges, interviews for the international schools being held at Harrow School, and day-to-day cooperation between staff and management across the network. Two governors from Harrow School London are on the board of governors of Harrow International Schools and they regularly visit the schools.
In 2006, HISB gained accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS).[7] HISB is also a member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) as mentioned earlier,[8] and the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT).[9]
Student body
[edit]
As of 2024, there are 1,713 students, and 169 students live in the boarding house at the school.[10]
See also
[edit]
- Harrow School, in the UK
- Harrow International School Hong Kong, in Hong Kong
- Harrow International School Beijing, in China
- Harrow International School Shanghai, in China
References
[edit]- ^ "Welcome from the Head Master". Harrow International School.
- ^ "Harrow International School Bangkok - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Harrow International School Bangkok - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Our History | Harrow Bangkok". www.harrowschool.ac.th. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Harrow International School Bangkok - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Russell, Ben (18 April 1998). "Britain's old school tie heads East". The Independent. London. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Membership Directory - CIS Council of International Schools". www.cois.org. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Member Schools - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Member Schools - ISAT". Archived from the original on 20 January 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ https://edtlive.b-cdn.net/live/media/gbhf4x0a/harrow-bso-report_march2023.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)