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Garden International School is located in Ban Chang, a coastal town in Rayong Province, eastern Thailand. The school is situated near the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate and is around 30 minutes from U-Tapao International Airport. It is well connected by road to nearby cities like Pattaya and Rayong, making it accessible for both local and expatriate families. The area is residential and popular with families employed in the industrial corridor.
The school caters to students aged 2 to 18 and is structured into Foundation (Early Years), Primary (Years 1–6), Secondary (Years 7–11), and Sixth Form (Years 12–13). Students progress through EYFS, British Curriculum, IGCSE, and IB Diploma stages.
Garden International School is a co-educational day and boarding school. Full and weekly boarding options are available starting from Year 5.
Garden International School Rayong uses an inclusion model that integrates Quality First Teaching, differentiated instruction, and targeted support from a specialist team. Students identified with additional needs are supported through Learner Passports, created collaboratively with teachers, parents, and counsellors using an assess–plan–do–review cycle. Support may be delivered in-class, in small groups, or through individual sessions. Where needed, external professionals contribute to learning plans and help implement exam accommodations.
The school is not affiliated with any specific country but follows the British curriculum model.
The school has no religious affiliation and operates as a secular international school. It welcomes students of all faiths and cultural backgrounds.
The school day at Garden International School starts at 7:30 AM, with lessons beginning at 8:00 AM. Students have a mid-morning break and lunch between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. The day ends at 2:50 PM for Primary and 3:00 PM for Secondary students. Optional extra-curricular activities run until 4:10 PM.
Garden International School offers a school bus service to several surrounding areas, including Ban Chang, Sattahip, Rayong, Pattaya, and Ban Khai. The service provides home pickup and drop-off where feasible, using school-approved transport providers. Bus fees vary by location and range from THB 18,000 to THB 32,100 per term, depending on the distance and fuel costs.
The Boarding House is located in Ban Chang on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard. It sits on a secure housing estate near the school and comprises specially-adapted terrace housing on a quiet street. Full-time or weekly boarding options are available, and the boarding house currently accommodates a maximum of 12 students. Borders have private and secure living spaces and share communal areas for socialising and group activities, with boarding staff providing care on a full-time basis.
The canteen offers a healthy, buffet lunch with a salad bar, fresh fruit, vegetarian dishes, and a variety of Western, Asian and Thai options daily. Most of the food is prepared on site, and the canteen is led by Chef Blake.
Garden International School Rayong has a four-house system: Gecko, Eagle, Cobra and Tiger. Every student and staff member belongs to one House. The House programme includes House MAD (Music, Art and Drama), sports tournaments, quizzes, talent shows and beach cleanups. Each House is led by elected Captains, supported by a Senior Student Leader from IB1, a member of the Leadership Team, and staff from both Primary and Secondary.
Garden International School Rayong is part of Garden International School. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), and approved by the Thai Ministry of Education (ONESQA). It is affiliated with ISAT and FOBISIA, and is a founding member of FOBISIA. The Principal notes GIS Rayong serves around 480 students from diverse nationalities.
Garden International School, Rayong offers a structured progression of international programmes from Early Years to Sixth Form.
The Foundation Stage (Nursery to Reception) follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, supporting early learning and development.
Primary students (Years 1–6) follow the British National Curriculum, with subjects adapted to suit an international context.
In Years 10 and 11, students work toward the Cambridge IGCSE qualifications across a wide range of subjects.
For Years 12 and 13, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which includes six subjects along with the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
Specialist teachers support areas such as languages, arts, physical education, and English as an Additional Language.
The school does not specifically label its support as “Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)” on the website. However, its practices reflect structured attention to student wellbeing and emotional development. Garden Rayong promotes confidence, collaboration, and school connectedness through weekly House competitions, cultural events, and themed experience days. In the Secondary section, students in the IB programme participate in Wellbeing Wednesday sessions led by the school counsellor, covering topics such as stress awareness and coping strategies. These initiatives are embedded in the broader pastoral programme and are supported by academic and co-curricular staff throughout the school.
Garden Rayong adopts an inclusion model to support students with SEND, following UK guidelines even though not legally required in Thailand. Support includes Quality First Teaching, differentiation, co‑teaching, and in-class assistance tailored to student needs. A Learner Passport is created collaboratively using an assess–plan–do–review cycle for personalized support strategies. The SEN department works closely with the school counsellor and may consult external specialists (e.g. educational psychologists) for students with cognitive, sensory, or socio‑emotional needs.
EAL support is embedded within the school’s inclusion approach and uses structured assessment frameworks and teaching strategies. Students are screened using the WIDA framework, and those below level 2 or 3 are provided tailored interventions through an inclusive, scaffolded approach. Support is phased through the school, from Foundation to Year 13, and includes subject-specific language support, with regular reassessment throughout the year to monitor progress.
Mental wellness is encouraged through a combination of pastoral care, structured programmes, and community rituals. The counsellor leads targeted sessions like Wellbeing Wednesday, helping students understand stress, its triggers, and practical coping techniques. Wider programs, including House system challenges, experience days, and cultural events, provide opportunities for emotional insight, peer support, and a sense of belonging within the student body.
There is no publicly available safeguarding or child protection policy on Garden International School Rayong’s official website. However, the school does state that it takes child protection very seriously and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students. While the site affirms this general commitment, it does not provide details on designated safeguarding staff, procedures, or formal protocols. Parents seeking specific information on safeguarding practices would need to contact the school directly.
1. Book a private school tour (optional). You can arrange a weekday appointment with a member of the senior leadership team to visit the campus and explore facilities. GIS notes that places fill quickly, and tours provide a helpful insight for prospective families.
2. Submit assessment and required documents. Students typically undergo English and readiness assessments. Parents are asked to provide recent school reports (two years where available), passport-size photographs, birth certificates, visa documentation, and, if applicable, parent ID/visa information. Previous school references are also requested, especially for older students.
3. Ensure decision and pay the required fees. Admission is subject to placement in the correct year group, pending Principal approval. Required fees, including enrolment and refundable deposits, and boarding deposits if applicable, must be paid at offer acceptance.
4. Confirm placement and organise logistics. After payment confirmation, placement is secured. Parents are then supported in arranging school uniforms, transportation, bus routes, boarding schedules, and the student’s start date.
The school website and admissions guides do not publicly detail scholarship programmes or criteria.
Garden International School, Rayong does not operate a waitlist or pool system.
St. Andrews Green Valley is nestled between Rayong and Pattaya on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, in a lush tropical setting surrounded by pineapple fields, golf courses, and walking trails.
The school is accessible by local road networks and linked via its school bus routes serving areas such as Sriracha, Pattaya, Rayong, Bangsaen, and Banchang
Early Years: Ages 2–5, including Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Reception, with a play-based learning focus rooted in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework.
Primary School: Years 1–6 (ages 5–11), following the English National Curriculum integrated with the IB PYP, fostering inquiry-led learning across core subjects.
Secondary School: Years 7–11 (ages 11–16), where students follow the English National Curriculum progressing into Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10–11.
Sixth Form: Years 12–13 (ages 16–18), offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) with a range of subject choices and the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme.
St. Andrews is a co‑educational day school, there are no boarding facilities
St. Andrews Green Valley provides structured support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) using an “Assess, Plan, Do, Review” approach. Support includes in-class differentiation, one-to-one or small group sessions, study support, and access arrangements for assessments. The school also runs an EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme for Years 1–4 and a one-year LEAP programme for Years 5–9, offering targeted English tuition in small groups with regular progress tracking. Admission to these services depends on whether the school can meet the student’s needs.
The school is part of the British-style international school group Cognita, but it has no affiliations with any country.
The school has no religious affiliations.
Pre‑Nursery and Nursery half-days run from 08:30 to 12:20; full days until 15:20. Primary and Secondary Monday–Thursday run 08:30–15:20, with a slightly shorter day on Fridays (ending at 15:10)
St. Andrews Green Valley offers a door-to-door school bus service operating across the Eastern Seaboard, including routes from Sriracha, Bangsaen, Rayong, Pattaya, and Banchang. The fleet comprises over 20 seat‑belted, air‑conditioned mini‑vans, each accompanied by a bus monitor who assists students during their journey to and from school. Transport fees vary by route, with options for annual or per‑term payment.
The school requires uniforms from Nursery to Year 11; IB students wear smart, business-like clothes. Early Years and Primary uniforms consist of a blue and white striped shirt with navy shorts or culottes, while Early Years girls wear a striped dress; Secondary students wear a white shirt with girls allowed navy culottes or navy trousers. A school hat is worn for outdoor play, and black shoes are required. Uniforms can be purchased from the Uniform Shop at the main reception.
The cafeteria prepares meals on site with an in-house team of professional chefs. The menu is healthy and includes Thai and Western options, fresh fruit, and desserts, with weekly changes. A sample menu is available for viewing.
The school is part of Cognita, a global family of private international schools. Cognita operates 100+ schools in 16 countries, and Green Valley is one of 12 Cognita schools in Asia and one of 4 Cognita schools in Thailand.
St. Andrews Green Valley follows the English National Curriculum across its Primary and Secondary years, integrated with international frameworks. In the Early Years and Primary School (Nursery to Year 6), students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), which promotes inquiry-based learning across subjects. In Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), the school continues with the UK curriculum, building subject depth in preparation for formal qualifications. Students in Years 10 and 11 undertake the Cambridge IGCSE, with a broad selection of subjects assessed externally. In Years 12 and 13, students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), a two-year pre-university qualification recognised globally. Languages, the arts, physical education, and service learning are integrated throughout all stages.
St. Andrews Green Valley supports students’ social and emotional development through dedicated programmes and structured activities. Weekly tutor periods and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) classes provide opportunities to explore themes such as self-awareness, relationships, digital safety, and emotional regulation. The school also runs themed weeks and assemblies to reinforce SEL topics across year groups. These sessions aim to help students develop confidence, communication skills, and respectful interpersonal behaviour. Additional support is available for students who require targeted interventions.
The school supports students with mild to moderate learning needs through its Learning Support (LS) provision. Support may include one-to-one or small group sessions with LS staff, study skills assistance, and targeted in-class support. SEN provision is coordinated using an “Assess, Plan, Do, Review” model, and referrals are made based on teacher and parental input. Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs), mild ADHD, or similar needs can typically be accommodated, though the school is not a specialist SEN institution. Access arrangements for assessments and exam accommodations are also available.
The school offers EAL support for students whose English is below age-level expectations. In Years 1–4, students follow an in-school EAL programme with targeted English instruction. In Years 5–9, the LEAP (Learning English with Accelerated Progress) programme provides an intensive, one-year English support track, allowing students to integrate into mainstream classes once sufficient proficiency is reached. The programmes use structured levels and regular progress reporting, and are delivered in small groups by specialist EAL staff.
The school promotes mental wellbeing through a dedicated pastoral care structure, especially in Secondary School. Each student is assigned a tutor who monitors their wellbeing and progress, supported by Heads of Year and a Head of Secondary Pastoral. There are weekly PSHE classes and assemblies where mental health topics may be addressed. Students also have access to a school counsellor for individual support. The pastoral team provides early intervention when concerns are raised.
St. Andrews Green Valley has a comprehensive Child Safeguarding Policy in place. All staff receive regular safeguarding training and are expected to report concerns through a structured referral system. The school has a designated Child Safeguarding Officer and team who manage concerns and ensure that procedures are followed. Safeguarding policies are aligned with guidance from international child protection standards. The school states its commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all students.
1. Submit an application.
To apply for a place at St. Andrews Green Valley, submit a completed online application form along with the THB 5,000 application fee. You’ll also need to upload the child’s birth certificate, two passport-size photographs, previous school reports (in English), passport and visa copies for both parents and child, and any relevant specialist reports. Applications are only accepted via the school’s online portal.
2. Trial day and assessment.
Once documents are received and reviewed, the school will invite your child for a trial day. This includes age-appropriate assessments in English and Maths and, where applicable, a meeting with the Head of School. The trial is also an opportunity for your child to engage with daily school life. You’ll be informed of the outcome once the trial is complete.
3. Offer and enrolment.
If a place is offered, parents must sign an acceptance form and pay the enrolment fee within seven days to confirm the place. If payment is not received within this time, the place may be offered to another applicant. A completed online medical form is also required before the start date.
St. Andrews Green Valley offers scholarships for students entering Years 10 to 13, covering both IGCSE and IB Diploma stages. Scholarships provide up to 50% tuition fee discount and are available across six categories: Academics, Drama, Design Technology, Music, Sport, and Visual Art. Applicants can apply under a maximum of two categories and must demonstrate strong performance, effort, and commitment in their chosen areas. Awards are based on merit and may be reviewed annually to ensure students continue to meet eligibility requirements. Further details, including deadlines and selection criteria, are provided during the admissions process or upon enquiry.
The school does not operate a formal waitlist or pool system.
REPS Ban Chang is located on Ban Chang Road in Pala, Ban Chang, Rayong Province, in eastern Thailand. The school sits close to the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Zone and is a short drive from U‑Tapao International Airport, offering convenient access to Pattaya and Bangkok. The surrounding area is a calm coastal town with residential neighborhoods and light industry.
REPS Ban Chang educates students from Nursery 1 (age 1) through Upper Secondary (M6 / Grade 12, age ~17–18). The school is structured into Nursery & Kindergarten, Lower & Upper Primary, then Lower & Upper Secondary (Mattayom 1–6).
REPS is a co‑educational day school that also offers boarding options for some primary and secondary students.
The school provides differentiated support in both Thai and English, with small class settings and close teacher attention from Nursery through Secondary levels. Co‑teaching in Lower Secondary supports language development and allows teachers to focus on individual student needs.
REPS has no formal country affiliation.
The school has no religious affiliations.
There is not enough publicly available information to confirm the school’s daily structure, including start and end times, or the timing of breaks and lunch periods.
REPS operates a school bus/van service covering the surrounding Ban Chang and Rayong area. The service is offered for a flat fee per family per semester, making it a convenient option for day students.
Uniforms are required across all levels from Nursery to Upper Secondary. The Uniforms page shows year-level uniforms and notes a House Colour Shirt as part of the dress code.
Lunch, afternoon snacks, and milk are included in tuition. The Fees page notes these provisions are included in the tuition and lists a one-time enrollment and application fee of 21,000 baht.
The school uses a house system with house-colour shirts.
The school was founded in 2006. It offers a bilingual curriculum in Thai and English. Related campuses listed on site include Garden International School Rayong and Garden International School Bangkok.
REPS Ban Chang offers a dual‑language curriculum from Nursery through M6, combining the Thai Ministry of Education curriculum with international elements from Cambridge and Oxford. Kindergarten focuses on early literacy, numeracy, and play‑based learning in both Thai and English. In Lower and Upper Primary, students study core subjects such as Thai, English, mathematics, and science bilingually, alongside art, music, IT, PE, swimming, social studies, and Scouts. Lower Secondary builds on these foundations, adding subjects such as computational science and graphic design, with co‑teaching to strengthen both languages. The programme continues through Upper Secondary (M4–M6), preparing students for Thai national qualifications while maintaining a strong emphasis on English instruction and practical enrichment activities.
The school states that it takes a broad approach to student development, focusing on social and emotional growth across classroom and extracurricular experiences. Teachers support teamwork, problem-solving, and open-minded learning through language arts, sciences, music, creative arts, and world cultures. This cross-curricular design encourages cooperation and emotional development through group activities. There is reference to differentiated support in both Thai and English as part of this supportive learning environment. No specific SEL programmes, staff roles, or named initiatives are detailed.
REPS mentions differentiated support in both Thai and English, allowing teachers to adapt lessons to student ability and language needs. However, the site does not list dedicated SEN staff, formal SEN plans, or specialist SEN facilities. The school is not a specialist SEN institution, and it does not specify which types of SEN it can support or has expertise in.
The school notes co‑teaching and differentiated instruction to help students build proficiency in both Thai and English. While this suggests support for learners with varying English backgrounds, there is no mention of a formal EAL programme, specialist EAL teacher roles, or structured EAL curriculum on the site.
REPS states that mental wellbeing is treated as a key priority, with a dedicated Student Affairs and School Counsellor available to assist students, parents, and guardians. The counsellor supports issues such as adjusting to school, managing stress, peer relationships, and future planning. There is no further information about wellbeing groups, workshops, or dedicated mental health staff beyond this role.
The official website does not provide any published policies, procedures, or staff designations related to safeguarding or child protection, such as a designated safeguarding lead or formal reporting framework.
1. Book a campus visit. The school encourages families to come in person to experience the environment and meet staff before applying.
2. Complete the application form and submit documents. Parents submit a completed application along with documents: student’s birth certificate or passport, prior school transcript, vaccination records, ID for parents/guardians, and photos. Forms must be accurate and complete to avoid delays.
3. Attend interview and assessment. Both parents and student meet with school leaders, and students (typically primary and secondary) sit assessments to confirm placement. This helps determine readiness and appropriate class level.
4. Receive offer and submit fees. Once accepted, parents pay the enrollment, application, deposit, and tuition fees. Requirement includes submitting proof of payment and agreeing to policies via the Engage Parent Portal.
REPS Ban Chang offers academic and sports scholarships aimed primarily at students transitioning into Upper Secondary (M4–M6). Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic performance or notable talent in sports, and recipients are typically determined through school assessments and subject testing. Awarded scholarships may cover part of the tuition fee for the upper secondary years. The school does not publish specific eligibility criteria, application timelines, or scholarship amounts, indicating that awards are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
REPS does seem to operate a formal waitlist or admissions pool system, based on their fees.
