Thailand, Bangkok
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The school offers a British independent education with a seamless journey from Nursery to university entrance. Pupil wellbeing is central to the educational approach. Pupils regularly achieve the very best results; the school is in the top 1% of schools in England for the last five years, and the Bangkok sister campus is described as the top-performing academic school in Bangkok. World-class facilities combine the latest digital technology with traditional learning materials.
Art, dance, drama, and music are central to life. Pupils enjoy weekly dance, drama, music, and art/design classes. The campus features a 400-seat theatre and modern facilities to support the arts.
Thai culture and identity are celebrated as part of a British independent education. A culture of kindness is at the heart of school life, with a House system and House Parents and tutors who nurture each child daily.
Beyond the classroom, sport is available to all pupils, including football, tennis, basketball, badminton, athletics, swimming, and kayaking. Arts are central as well, with weekly offerings in dance, drama, music, and art.
The school has Crispian Waterman as Founding Head Master. A House system with House Parents and tutors provides daily guidance and leadership development for pupils.
Pupil wellbeing is at the core of the educational approach. The school believes happy pupils thrive and emphasises a culture of kindness where everyone is valued.
Brighton College Bangkok Vibhavadi, located north of central Bangkok along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, opens in August 2025 and welcomes students aged 2–18 to a British-based education leading to IGCSEs and A-Levels. Nestled in Chatuchak with direct access to BTS and MRT lines, the campus is just a short drive from Don Mueang Airport and central Bangkok. Class sizes average 23, with a cap of 25, and the school currently enrolls around 500 students. A hallmark of life here is the rich balance of opportunity. Students enjoy regular drama, music, art, and design classes, support for sports from football to kayaking, use of a rooftop swimming pool and 400-seat theatre, and active House-based pastoral care. Weekly assemblies and presentation skills training reinforce personal development alongside academics. Unique to this school is its seamless progression from Early Years through Sixth Form in a caring, single-school community led by Founding Head Master Mr Crispian Waterman.
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