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Denla British School (DBS Bangkok) is a British independent school delivering an Enhanced British Curriculum. The Upper School uses IGCSEs and A-Levels, and the school presents itself through a two-tier structure of Lower School and Upper School with Baby Dragons Playgroup serving the earliest years. The school reports a 100% university admission rate for its graduates.
The school offers a broad programme of creative and performing arts within its Enhanced British Curriculum, including dedicated facilities for music, drama, and art and design technology.
The Language Centre supports English language development for learners and provides language input as needed; English as a Second Language is offered to assist students in accessing the curriculum.
The school provides a wide range of after-school activities and clubs, with over 500 options available weekly to develop interests beyond the classroom.
The school operates a comprehensive after-school activities program and language centre designed to support learners' language development and cultural engagement.
The school emphasizes holistic development through structured pastoral support and opportunities for leadership within its House System and broader co-curricular offerings.
The campus provides extensive sports and wellness facilities, including multiple sports fields, an indoor pool, a 400m track, a 600-seat auditorium, and other fitness and performance spaces to support physical well-being and extracurricular participation.
Denla British School (DBS), launched in 2017 near Bangkok in Nonthaburi province, serves students aged 2–19 on an 18‑acre campus. It delivers an Enhanced British Curriculum, modelled on UK independent schools, leading to IGCSE in Years 9–11 and A‑Levels in Years 12–13. The school day is extended by 1.5 hours to enrich learning and co‑curricular engagement. Facilities include specialist science and tech labs, makerspace, music and performing arts school with studio theatre and a 600‑seat auditorium, a 400 m track, tennis courts, a golf simulator and an indoor pool. The House System (Windsor, Balmoral, Buckingham, Sandringham) fosters teamwork via academic, sporting, STEM and charity competitions. English is the medium of instruction, while Thai and Mandarin are taught as subject languages. Co‑educational and day‑only, DBS also offers an on‑campus school shuttle bus.
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