Last week, Bangkok Patana School proudly welcomed Wendy Parry, our CIS School Support and Evaluation Officer, and Damien Hehir, an experienced Peer Evaluator, for a three-day CIS Pre-Engagement Visit, the first step in the refreshed CIS International Accreditation protocol. Their visit marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our ongoing journey of school improvement and community-wide learning.
Throughout their time with us, Wendy and Damien immersed themselves fully in the daily rhythm of Patana life. They joined Guided Learning and Well-being Walk & Talks, observing how our students think, create, question, collaborate and care for one another. They also undertook independent learning walks, offering them a natural, unfiltered window into our classrooms, playgrounds, specialist areas, and shared spaces.
A highlight of the visit were the many Community Conversations that brought together voices from every corner of the school. Wendy and Damien met with Primary and Secondary students, teachers, parents, business staff and board members, each offering their own perspective on what it means to be part of the Patana community. Students proudly toured them around campus, staff shared their professional journeys, and parents described their hopes for their children’s learning and wellbeing. These conversations helped build a rich picture of school life; one that places belonging, wellbeing, and high-quality learning at the heart of the Bangkok Patana experience.
External accreditation continues to play a crucial role in strengthening the global recognition of a Patana education. CIS accreditation is widely trusted by universities and international schools as a mark of quality, ensuring our systems, safeguarding, and academic programmes meet the highest international standards. For families, it provides additional assurance during admissions, and for our graduates, it reinforces the credibility of their learning environment when applying to competitive universities around the world.
Wendy and Damien spoke highly of our students’ confidence, the clear alignment between our values and everyday practice, and the warmth and professionalism they felt across all areas of the school. We are deeply proud of how our community engaged in this important milestone.
This was a truly celebratory moment for our school, thank you to every student, parent, teacher, and staff member who contributed so openly and generously. Together, we look forward to the next stage of our CIS journey.