Thailand, Rayong
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Garden International School, Rayong is a co-educational British international school located in Ban Chang, Thailand, serving students aged 2 to 18. Established in 1994, the school delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). English is the language of instruction, with additional languages including Thai, Spanish, French, and Mandarin. Students benefit from small class sizes and a diverse international community of around 480 pupils. The school offers both day and boarding options from Year 5 onward. A broad co-curricular programme includes CAS, Model United Nations, and house events, while IGCSE and IB results consistently exceed global averages. Garden Rayong is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is a founding member of FOBISIA. The school’s unique feature is its integration of creativity, leadership, and service within academic life, reflected in its House system, CAS initiatives, and cultural “experience days.”
188/24 Moo 4, Pala-Banchang Road, Tambol Pala, Ban Chang, Rayong 21130
Garden International School - Rayong has 480 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
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.
Annual tuition at Garden International School - Rayong ranges from THB 268,500 to THB 609,800 for 2026/27.
Garden International School - Rayong teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.
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.
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.
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