Thailand, Bangkok
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ISQM Silver Accreditation: International School Quality Mark recognition confirming quality standards in leadership, teaching, and student care.
Eco-Schools Silver Award: Recognition for implementing sustainability and environmental education initiatives.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award: Licensed provider of this global youth development programme.
Thai Ministry of Education (MOE) License: Authorised by the Thai government to operate as an international school.
British Schools Overseas (BSO): Inspected and accredited to UK Department for Education standards.
International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT): Member of the Thai international schools association.
UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service): Registered centre to support student university applications worldwide.
Education Development Trust (EDT): Independent inspectorate accrediting schools to British international standards.
COBIS (Council of British International Schools): Member of the leading global association for British schools overseas.
FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia): Member of the regional federation offering academic, sports, and arts collaboration.
Oxford International AQA Examinations: Approved to deliver Oxford AQA qualifications.
Pearson: Accredited to deliver Pearson Edexcel qualifications.
National Online Safety: Certified for meeting online safeguarding and digital safety standards.
Cambridge Assessment International Education: Approved centre for Cambridge IGCSE and A Level examinations.
ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment, Thailand): Accredited by Thailand’s national quality assurance authority.
British International School of the Year (2024): Awarded at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards in recognition of the school’s achievements across teaching, leadership, and community involvement.
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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