Montfort College

Montfort College
Labor Omnia Vincit Labor Conquers All Things
Address
19/1 Montfort Rd. Thasala, Muang Chiangmai, 50300, Thailand
Information
Established	March 16, 1932
Founder	St. Louis de Montfort
Director	Bros.Meesak Wongprachanukul (Primary school) Bros.Achin Tengtrakul (Secondary school)
Teaching staff	est.400
Grades	1 - 12
Enrollment	est. 5,000
Campus type	Urban
School Colour(s)	Red, White and Blue
Song	Thai Version: March Montfort English Version: Come cheer
Website	http://www.montfort.ac.th

Montfort College is a school in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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 (20,000 m²) 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, started to admit girls at its Secondary Section from levels 10 to 12 in 1975 and started to admit girls at its Primary Section in 2009.

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.

Notable alumni

• Thaksin Shinawatra (Former Prime Minister)
• Tharin Nimmanhemin (Former Finance Minister of Thailand)
• Bundit Ungrangsee (A famous conductor)
• Sukrit Wisetkaew (A famous Thai singer and actor)
• Witwisit Hirunwongkul (A famous Thai actor and singer)
• Chookiat Sakveerakul (A famous film director)
• Panupong Wongsa (A Thai footballer)

External links

• Montfort College
• Montfort Alumni