Kamnoetvidya Science Academy

Kamnoetvidya Science Academy (Thai: โรงเรียนกำเนิดวิทย์; rtgs: Kamnoetvidya Science Academy), also known colloquially as KVIS, is a high school in Thailand. The school uses a customized curriculum mainly focused on Mathematics, Science, Engineering and Technology. Native English speakers are employed to teach English as well as other subjects. Apart from English, various other languages like Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and German are taught to students.

Kamnoetvidya Science Academy
Emblem of KVIS
Address
999 Moo 1 Wangchan Valley, Wangchan Pa Yup Nai Wang Chan , Rayong , 21210 Thailand
Coordinates	13°00′05.3″N 101°26′53.4″E
Information
School type	Private school , boarding Science School
Established	6 August 2015
Founder	Dr. Pailin Chuchottaworn
School board	Kamnoetvidya Science Academy Governing Board
School district	Wangchan
Authority	RASA Foundation
Oversight	Ministry of Education
Chairperson	Dr. Pailin Chuchottaworn
Principal	Dr. Rachain Kosanlavit
Grades	10–12 (Mathayom 4–6)
Gender	Coeducational
Age range	15 - 18
Enrollment	216 (2018 academic year)
• Grade 10	75
• Grade 11	69
• Grade 12	72
Average class size	18
Language	Thai, English
Campus	Wangchan Valley
Campus type	Rural
Colour(s)	Purple and Green
Song	Purple Green Blood (Thai: โลหิตม่วงเขียว)
School fees	full scholarship awarded to all students
Website	www.kvis.ac.th

History

Dr. Thongchai Chewprecha, the founding Principal

Kamnoetvidya Science Academy with the former name of Rayong Science Academy (RASA) was founded in 2013. The name Kamnoetvidya which literally means “The Genesis of Knowledge” was given by Princess Royal Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 6 August 2015 presided over the grand opening ceremony of the school. Kamnoetvidya Science Academy is supported by the Power of Learning foundation with an endowment fund provided by the PTT Public Company Limited[1] to ensure sustainability, prosperity, and longevity of the academy. The conception of Kamnoetvidya Science Academy was the result of a farsighted vision and a cumulated passion of Dr. Pailin Chuchottaworn, then the chief executive officer (CEO) and president of PTT Public Company Limited, who wishes to see Thailand emerge as a strong power in Science and Technology.[2] Dr. Thongchai Chewprecha, the founding Principal retired from his position in 2018 and currently, he is succeeded by Dr. Rachain Kosenlavit. Meanwhile, Dr. Thongchai continues to contribute as Principal Emeritus.

Facilities

Scanning electron microscope (SEM) is available in the campus for research and experimental purpose. KVIS is one of the few educational institutions to own an electron microscope. The engineering workshop laboratory is equipped with 3D Printers, Lathe machines and 3D modelling software. Microcontroller Laboratory is equipped with various microcontroller kits, electronic oscilloscope, robotic kits, solar panel kits etc. The Computer Science Lab is equipped with Dell AIO with Intel core i7 processors, NVIDIA GPU and digital white board. The academic resource centre is equipped with most of the scientific journals from Springer and Science Direct. The entire campus is equipped with wired and wireless high speed internet connectivity.

Photo of Kamnoetvidya Science Academy

Admission process

An entrance exam with two tier process is open to all Thai nationals pursuing secondary 2 every year. This exam is conducted in various centers all over the country.[3]

Academics

Students at Kamnoetvidya Science Academy receive a full scholarship.[4] Kamnoetvidya Science Academy received some 6 billion baht ($185.3 million) for academic park construction.[5]

International academic exchange programs

Academic exchanges with overseas prestigious universities, research centers and other related institutions for the gifted.

Partnership schools

Country	Gifted institutes
United States of America (1)	- North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Republic of Korea (2)	- Korea Science Academy [6] - Gyeonggi Science High School [7]
Russia (2)	- Kolmogorov Math and Science High School - Lyceum Physical Technical High School [8]

Press releases

On 3 April 2015, Dr. Pailin Chuchottaworn said that KVIS, as a part of PTT Group, will strive hard to operate alongside the local community in Rayong Province, the second home of PTT, with regards to social care and environmental sustainability. It was developed to have lifestyle comparable to other leading cities.[9]

Club activities

Club activities are included in the KVIS curriculum. Various clubs, like Judo club, Muay Thai club, Music Club, Gardening Club, BNK48 study club, Jogging club, etc. are currently functioning in the school campus. All clubs function every Monday and Thursday.

References

1. "เกี่ยวกับมูลนิธิ - มูลนิธิพลังแห่งการเรียนรู้".
2. "Discover KVIS". kvis.ac.th. Retrieved 2018-11-24.
3. "KVIS: Admission Criteria". Kvis.ac.th. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
4. "Grooming players in the STEM fields". bangkokpost.com. Retrieved 2018-08-04.
5. "Private investment, international partnership feed budding Thai science school". koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
6. "KAIST Delegates visit KVIS". kvis.ac.th. 2017-09-18. Retrieved 2018-11-24.
7. "Exchange Programme from Gyeonggi Science High School for the Gifted (GSHS), Republic of Korea". kvis.ac.th. 2018-03-06. Retrieved 2018-11-24.
8. "MoU of PTHS and KVIS". kvis.ac.th. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2018-11-24.
9. โพสต์โดย saigluai saigluai (2015-04-03). "กลุ่ม ปตท.พลิกโฉมจังหวัดระยอง สร้าง 'โรงเรียนกำเนิดวิทย์' และ 'สถาบันวิทยสิริเมธี'". Bangkoktoday. Retrieved 2016-09-30.