Montfort College
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| Montfort College | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand | |
| Information | |
| Director | (Bros. Meesak Vongseprachanukul) |
| Students | est. 5,000 |
| Teaching staff | est.400 |
| Type | Private school |
| Grades | 1-12 |
| Motto | Labor omnia vincit |
| Established | 1932 |
| Homepage | http://www.montfort.ac.th |
Contents |
[edit] History
The Brothers of St. Gabriel came to Chiang Mai and established Montfort Primary School in 1932 along Charoen Prathet Road on a 5 acre plot of land provided by Bishop Peross from Luang Anusarn Suntorn who gave his financial support without interest. The land was located along the Ping River approximately 200 metres from the Sacred Heart Church. Montfort School officially opened its first academic year on 16 March, 1932. Fr. Reunemenier was the Manager, Brother Simon the first Director, Brother Ambrosio the vice-Director and Brother Louis was responsible for the new constructions
Montfort College opened the secondary section in 1949 and started to admit girls at its Secondary Section from levels 10 to 12 in 1975
[edit] At present
Montfort College has 2 sections: Primary (Grade 1-6) and Secondary (Grade 7-12), has approximately 4,000 students and 400 teachers in the school now.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Thaksin Shinawatra (Former Prime Minister)
- Tharin Nimmanhemin (A Former Finance Minister of Thailand)
- Witwisit Hirunwongkul (A famous Thai actor and singer)
