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Boarding is offered for students from grade 1 to 12. Boarding is provided in two formats: Dormitory for students in grades 7 and above, and Homestay for students in grades 1–6. The boarding complex includes two dormitory buildings and ten Homestay houses; rooms accommodate 3–6 students. Boarders have access to facilities such as a swimming pool, basketball court, volleyball court, and a golf range.
Uniforms are required on school days. Hair color must be natural. Sweaters must be a single color with no logos or writing. Leggings worn under skirts must be black or white. Socks must be worn. Athletic shoes are allowed. Long hair must be tied back. House shirts are worn for House activities only, not as part of the PE uniform. Students may wear the school tie unless otherwise directed. A single stud earring per ear is allowed.
The school operates a lunch program with an on-site lunch menu (Lunch Menu) and a food menu is available for students.
Boarding includes two housing options: Dormitory for older students and Homestay for younger students, with two dormitory buildings and ten Homestay houses. Rooms house 3–6 students. House activities use house shirts for participation.
The school is owned and operated by Sang Young Mary Company. Ajarn Samai Chinapha, who founded the Saint John University of Bangkok and the Saint John School of Commerce, established the ownership lineage. The school is affiliated with ONESQA and ISAT and holds MOE recognition with WASC accreditation.
Saint John Mary International School (SJMIS), nestled at the foot of the Saraburi hills in central Thailand (approx. 100 km northeast of Bangkok), offers Pre KG to Grade 12 education with an American (State of California) curriculum. Students study in English, with Thai language classes and extracurricular Mandarin available. Class sizes average 23, with kindergarten support from teacher assistants. The school supports boarding and provides school van services. Around 450 students attend, guided by Director Barbara Tajti. Facilities include STEAM rooms and sports amenities like a swimming pool, soccer field, tennis courts, and golf driving range. Community service is embedded into the school culture, with students completing required service hours and the opportunity to earn a “Helping Hand Award” for 100+ hours. The school’s location in nature-rich Saraburi provides a refreshing learning environment outside the city.
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