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All students wear a uniform; Year 12 and Year 13 follow a strict dress code; black leather shoes are required as part of the uniform.
Two canteens serve daily international and Thai food with non-meat options; a nutritionist helps plan meals. The Noodle Bar offers Thai-style noodles and snack bars provide additional choices. Primary lunch is included in tuition, while Secondary students can purchase meal plans or lunch coupons; the Patana Card is used to pay for meals and snacks.
The school has a house system with four houses: Samui, Phuket, Lanta and Chang. House activities include House Athletics and assemblies, coordinated by Year 12 House Captains.
The school is a not-for-profit foundation. The Bangkok Patana School Foundation Board governs operations, assisted by a Committee and Sub-Committee; at least 51 percent of Board members must be Thai nationals to own land. Sub-Committee members are current parents with relevant skills, and the Board, Committee and Sub-Committee are volunteers who do not receive compensation.
Bangkok Patana School is an international school in Bangkok, Thailand, established in 1957. It offers a British-based education for students from early years through to secondary. The school follows the English National Curriculum up to Year 11, after which students take IGCSE exams. In Years 12 and 13, students follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The school has a diverse student body and offers instruction primarily in English, with additional language options and support for non-native speakers. The campus is large and well-equipped, with dedicated spaces for science, technology, music, drama, and art. Facilities include multiple libraries, sports halls, swimming pools, tennis courts, football fields, and a gymnastics centre. There are also outdoor learning areas, a theatre, and spaces for student wellbeing and learning support. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic learning and extracurricular opportunities across sports, arts, and community service.
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