Welcome New Families
Welcome to KIS International School Bangkok! We’re delighted that you’ve chosen us for your child’s educational journey.
Throughout our rich history, KIS has provided a nurturing environment that balances academics, extracurriculars, and a strong sense of community. Our dedicated teaching staff, parent association (KISPA), and leaders have played pivotal roles in making KIS a warm, friendly, and supportive space for both students and their families.
At the heart of our curriculum and ethos are the renowned programs of the International Baccalaureate (IB) organization. These programs emphasize the holistic development of each child, with a strong academic foundation that is not only world-renowned but also externally moderated.
We invite you to explore the resources on this page to ensure a smooth start to the school term.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.
Useful Resources
Before Start of School
Online Forms
Below is a list of forms required at the start of each school year. Please complete these forms on our KIS Community Portal linked below.
Primary School Families will require to complete and sign on the following forms:
- Enrollment Agreement Form
- KIS Data Protection and Privacy Policy
- ICT Acceptable Use Policy and BYOD Guidelines
- Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Consent Form
- Annual Field Trip Permission Form for One Day Trips ( Early Years 1 – Grade 12 )
- Annual Sports Tournament and Activities Permission Form ( Grade 2 – Grade 12 )
Secondary School Families will require to complete and sign on the following forms:
- Enrollment Agreement Form
- KIS Data Protection and Privacy Policy
- Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Consent Form
- ICT Acceptable Use Policy and BYOD Guidelines
- Annual Field Trip Permission Form for One Day Trips ( Early Years 1 – Grade 12 )
- Annual Sports Tournament and Activities Permission Form ( Grade 2 – Grade 12 )
KIS Smart Cards
Students will be photographed while trying on uniforms at the School Shop and this photo will be used for the Student ID Card. Parents/guardians who have requested the KIS Smart Cards on the “Student Services Form” will be issued the cards. Each family is entitled to 2 complimentary smart cards in addition to the Student Smart Card. Additional cards can be issued with a fee of 570 Baht per card (Including card accessories; lanyard and plastic clear case).
All smart cards will be provided to you during the New Family Orientation. In case you could not join, they will be provided on the first day of school.
School Uniforms
Once your child has been officially enrolled at KIS, you will be invited purchase new school uniforms at the KIS School Shop. It is important that you bring your child along. You child will be photographed in the school polo shirt and this photo will be used for issuing the student ID card (KIS smart card).
Our style guide and uniform patterns can be viewed from our Look Book.
Transportation
KIS is located within the Kesinee Ville Neighborhood. While there are two entrances to the Moo Baan, we request that KIS families use the front entrance of the Moo Baan (Pracha Uthit Road) for both arrival and departure.
Car Stickers
You may stop by the School Services table to pick up the car stickers on the New Family Orientation. After that, if you would like to request new car stickers, you may contact either the Primary school office or School services office for extra car stickers.
Parking
Parking spaces in the car park are reserved for parents/ guardians/staff who have an official KIS parking sticker. For safety reasons the driveway in front of Primary School cannot be used for parking, only for dropping students off. Please drive slowly and cautiously in the car park and be especially vigilant of students who are in the vicinity.
School Bus
The school provides a door-to-door pick up/drop off service. Families requiring school bus services should contact the School Services department by emailing kistransport@kis.ac.th
Shuttle Bus
On regular school days, there will be shuttle vans available from MRT Thailand Cultural Center Exit 2 to school and vice versa. The free shuttle service will be on a first-come first-served basis. Please read MRT Shuttle Service Information to familiarise yourself with the departure points and online registration using QR scan.
Key Communication Channels
KIS Community Portal
Our KIS Community Portal (https://bk-kis.kissflow.com/portal/join) is a one-stop destination for all the resources and information you need about our school. On this password protected Portal, registered parents/guardians can easily find key contacts, stay informed about your children’s learning journey, see community events updates, and find essential information on safety and well-being among other thing. We recommend becoming familiar with the Portal as it is an essential lifeline for information to ensure your children’s success.
The invitation email with the link to register and activate the account will be sent to 2 registered parents/guardians prior to the start of the academic year or when the new family joins the school during the academic year.
KIS E-News
Emails are sent out periodically regarding events, updates, celebrations and general school information. Please make sure that your email address we have on file is up to date. If you need to update any information, please contact the registrar, Ms Pam, at registrarbkk@kis.ac.th
SchoolsBuddy
SchoolsBuddy is an app that you will need to download and enable “Push App Notifications” as it will be used for communicating with groups of parents for school trips and ECAs. Messages, reminders, and information will be shared via message on this platform
SMS
In addition to the usual communication channels, we also use mobile phone SMS to send out urgent announcements only. The SMS will show “KIS” as the sender’s name on every message. Please note that the SMS service is one-way so you will need to contact us directly for further inquiries. SMS alerts are sent to mobile phone numbers on file, so please be sure to keep us updated with your latest contact details. Please contact the Registrar to update your details.
What to Bring to School
Items to pack in a small backpack:
- Water bottle
- Student ID card (attached to bag)
Items to keep at school:
- Nappies/diapers
- Baby wipes
- Nappy bags (for disposing dirty nappies)
- 1 spare KIS uniform (PE or formal uniform)
- 1 pair of socks with grips
- 2 pairs of underwear (if your child is not toilet-trained)
- Plastic bag
- 1 pair of crocs or similar rubber shoes (for outdoor play)
- KIS hat (for outdoor play – to bring home every Friday for washing)
- Milk cartons (optional)
Early Years 1-3
- Student ID Card
- Change of Clothes
- Bedding (For EY1 and EY2 only)
- Snuggly (If applicable)
- Backpack (Without Wheels)
- Water Bottle
- Tooth Brush
- Tooth Paste
- Sunscreen/Hats
- Swimming Kit (On Swim Days)
*Please do not bring any toys or devices from home, we have everything your child will need at school.
**Please label all items.
Grades 1-5
- Student ID Card
- Water Bottle
- Backpack
- Personal Stationery (Optional)
- P.E. Kit (On P.E. Days)
- Sunscreen/Hats
- Swimming Kit (on swimming days)
Mobile Phones
Devices (phones/ smart watches/ tablets) are not allowed in Primary School. If parents need to contact a child urgently during the school day, please contact the KIS Reception or Primary School Office and ask for a message to be passed on.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
As an “Apple School” and “JAMF” school, KIS requires students in Grades 5 through 12 to participate in our Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program for daily academic use. The program encourages independence, engagement, and the development of skills essential for the 21st Century.
All students in Grade 5 to Grade 12 must bring a fully charged MacBook on a daily basis for optimal compatibility with classroom resources and seamless syncing with school infrastructure. Students in the DP programme may optionally bring a second device, an iPad, to support the DP curriculum, but still must bring a MacBook. The exact same settings and applications apply to the optional iPad for the DP programme as well. Mobile phones, smart watches, and other computing models are prohibited and should not be used during the school day.
MacBook Air or higher model is recommended for Grade 9 or above students who take Design or Design Technology as one of their core subjects.
Parental Management Recommendation: KIS strongly recommends that students in the MYP Programme do not use an “Adminstrator” account on their laptops. Instead parents are advised to create a “Standard” user account for their child and retain the Administrator password themselves. This prevents students from installing unapproved software or games, ensuring an optimal learning environment with minimal distractions.
Laptop Required Specifications
Grades 6-12
- Student ID Card
- Water Bottle
- Backpack
- Personal Stationery (Optional)
- P.E. Kit (On P.E. Days)
- Sunscreen/Hats
- Laptop
- Casio scientific calculator fx570MS and above (Grades 6-8)
- Calculator TI-Nspire CX II (Texas Instruments) (Grade 9 and above, available for sale at the school’s Finance Office)
Mobile Device Guidelines
Secondary School students may bring mobile phones to school, though they are not required. Phones should be turned off or placed on silent and left in their bags during the day. MYP students are not allowed to use phones during breaks, lunches, or passing time. DP/CP students are allowed to use phones in the IB Lounge, but are expected to practice self-management and role-modeling. No phones or computers should be used in the Canteen. If students need to make a phone call/message during the day, they should do so at the Secondary office. If parents need to contact a child urgently during the school day, please contact the KIS Reception or SS Office and ask for a message to be passed on. Parents should call the Secondary Office and not your child directly unless outside of school hours. Students using a device inappropriately or outside of designated times may have the device confiscated for the day.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
As an “Apple School” and “JAMF” school, KIS requires students in Grades 5 through 12 to participate in our Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program for daily academic use. The program encourages independence, engagement, and the development of skills essential for the 21st Century.
All students in Grade 5 to Grade 12 must bring a fully charged MacBook on a daily basis for optimal compatibility with classroom resources and seamless syncing with school infrastructure. Students in the DP programme may optionally bring a second device, an iPad, to support the DP curriculum, but still must bring a MacBook. The exact same settings and applications apply to the optional iPad for the DP programme as well. Mobile phones, smart watches, and other computing models are prohibited and should not be used during the school day.
Parental Management Recommendation: KIS strongly recommends that students in the MYP Programme do not use an “Adminstrator” account on their laptops. Instead parents are advised to create a “Standard” user account for their child and retain the Administrator password themselves. This prevents students from installing unapproved software or games, ensuring an optimal learning environment with minimal distractions.
Laptop Required Specifications
Windows Laptop – not supported in school (after the 2024-2025 academic year)
Navigating ManageBac for Parents
Secondary Canteen App | School Bright
Secondary students will require to use their KIS smart card when making purchases in the canteen.
No cash is accepted. Secondary students can then use their KIS smart cards to pay for snacks and lunch in the canteen
There are 2 ways for parents/guardian to add money onto your child’s KIS smart card:
- QR payment via the School Bright mobile application: Parents/guardian can download the school bright mobile application under 2 operating systemsiOS download Android download
- Cash deposit at the finance office.
Important Information
Parent's Role
To ensure your child thrives at KIS, we invite you to partner with us by following these helpful tips.
- Provide a quiet time and a place to read, study and complete homework each day.
- Help with homework but don’t do it for them. If there are any problems, encourage your child to ask their teacher for help.
- Provide resources to support learning; books, the internet and dictionaries all assist with homework.
- Ask your child questions and show an interest each day in their school life.
- Attend parent teacher conferences, meetings and events; be a part of our community.
- Maintain contact with teachers and discuss your child’s progress.
- Check your email to see if any messages have been sent from school.
- Check Primary School Class Blogs/ManageBac/Seesaw regularly for information.
- Reinforce literacy skills at home, in both English and mother tongue.
- Inform the school nurse of any significant change in your child’s health. Inform the nurse of all medications to be taken during school hours and leave all medication with the nurse each day.
- Let us know if your child has any allergies and/or health conditions.
- Inform the counsellor if there are any family circumstances that could impact your child’s performance or behaviour at school.
- Inform us of any change of address, telephone number, or emergency contact information.
- Inform us when you plan to be away from home and designate who is responsible for your family in the case of an emergency.
- Call 02 274 3444, or send a note if your child will be absent or late.
- Request assignments when your child is away from school for more than a day, and encourage them to phone classmates to obtain additional information about missed work.
- Arrange holidays and vacations so that your child doesn’t miss school.
- Make sure your child arrives at school on time. Supervise your child’s departure time from home so they don’t arrive at school before 7:30 am for Primary. Secondary School Students are encouraged to arrive between 7:20 am and 7:30 am so they are adequately prepared for the school day. The school can only provide limited levels of supervision prior to 7:15 am.
Arrival & Dismissal
School Hours:
- EY Prep: 7:50 am – 2:30 pm
- Primary School: 7:50 am – 2:30 pm
- Secondary School: 7:40 am – 2:45 pm
- Extracurricular activities: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (up to 4:30 pm)
- Offices opening hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Arrival And Dismissal:
- On foot: Use either of the main school exit gates. Proceed slowly on the main pathways; do not walk in the driveway
- By bicycle: Exit like all other vehicles
- By car: Stop only at the pick-up points for students, proceed slowly until exiting onto the road.
- By shuttle van: The shuttle vans will be leaving from the secondary school car park. Students are to wait quietly in the waiting area.
- By contracted school van: Bus students are to make their way to the designated van which is stationed at the Primary School area.
Primary School gates open at 7:00am and close at 5:00pm
Students arrive through the Primary or Secondary School entrance between 7:00 am – 7:50 am.
- EY1 – EY3 playground supervision begins at 7:30 am
- Grade 1 – Grade 5 playground supervision begins at 7:10 am
- Students walk with a teacher to their classroom at 7:50 am and classes begin at 8:00 am
Pick up times are as follows
- EY Prep: 2:30 pm
- EY1 – G5: 2:30 pm
- Extra curricular activities end at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm, depending on the activity.
- Students departing by private transportation are picked up by their parents from their classroom at 2:30 pm. Students who are not collected by 2:45 pm will be sent to the library for after school supervision. The fee for supervision is charged in 15 minute increments starting from 3:00 pm.
Going Home With Other People
If you need to arrange for someone other than a person with a KIS smart card to pick up your children, please call the Primary School office ahead of time, & provide the following info:
- Names of all students being picked up.
- Their class level.
- The name and surname of the person picking them up.
- A Thai ID card or passport or any forms of photo ID card of the person picking the children up (which must be presented at the guard’s desk in exchange for the visitor tag before entering the school).
All people without the KIS smart card are considered “school visitors” and need to do the following when picking up another person’s child:
- Fill in the visitor’s form at the guard’s desk.
- Obtain a “visitor tag” before entering campus.
- Return the “visitor tag” at the guard’s desk when leaving the campus.
Students will not be allowed to go home with relatives, drivers, nannies, parents of a classmate, unless:
- The person’s name and photo are registered in the school’s smart card system.
- You have properly notified us that a non-authorized person (no KIS smart card) may pick up your child and we have been able to contact an authorized person to verify the situation.
This policy will be adhered to stringently and we hope you will cooperate with our efforts to ensure the safety of your children. If you need to obtain a new Parent / Guardian smart card for another person or replace a lost card, please contact the School Services department.
Secondary School gates open at 7:00am. Students should arrive on campus no later than 7:35am
Dismissal is after 2:45 pm. Students should leave campus by 3:15 pm unless involved with extracurricular activities, meeting with teachers for support, or studying in the Library. Students may go to the library to study quietly until 4:30 pm.
