Proud to be Wattana
School philosophy : Morality precedes academic knowledge.
Vision : Motivated to create an educational environment for young women under the guidance of Christianity to enhance proper etiquette and academic capability to meet international standard.
School motto : Honesty, Discipline, Commitment to education, Citizenship, Upholding religion and the Monarchy.
School values : Integrity, Love, and Giving
Colors : White and red
- White signiyfing morality
- Red signifying academic knowledge
School tree : Tamarind signifies patience.
History of W.W.A.
Wattana Wittaya Academy is under the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand. It was founded in B.E.2417 ( A.D.1874 ) by the American Presbyterian Mission and was originally named “Kullasatri Wanglang". located in the Royal Palace which is now within the compound of Siriraj Hospital. It was the first boarding school for girls and the first kindergarten of Thailand. Mrs. Harriet M. House was the first principal. The primary objectives of the school were to educate Thai young ladies in the fundamentals of reading, writing, Bible study and sewing.
In B.E.2464, Miss Edna S. Cole moved the school campus to its present location and changed the name to “Wattana Wittaya Academy”.
Type of school and location
Wattana Wittaya Academy is a girls’ school under the supervision of the Committee of Private Sector. It is a day school from Kindergarten through grade 6 and boarding school from grade 7 through grade 12. The school is located on Sukumvit 19, in the heart of Bangkok. The beautiful 100 rai campus, of which 51 rai are education facilities, is surrounded by hospitals, hotels, banks and government offices.
Mission (for academic year 2014 – 2016)
1 ) Help students to develop a good personality, with proper etiquette and learn to live by the Economy Sufficiency philosophy.
2 ) Help students to achieve the highest possible academic standard in order to compete with other ASEAN countries at an international level.
3 ) Develop a proper management system accepted by international standard.
4 ) Encourage teachers and other personnel to develop good moralities, ethics, and professionalism.
5 ) Continuation of the Wattana Wittaya Academy’s legacy..
6 ) Expand academic network both inside and outside of the country to develop an even greater academic curriculum.
7 ) Promote sufficient use of resources and budget according to the Economy Sufficiency philosophy.
