Thailand, Rayong
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The Boarding House is located in Ban Chang on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard. It sits on a secure housing estate near the school and comprises specially-adapted terrace housing on a quiet street. Full-time or weekly boarding options are available, and the boarding house currently accommodates a maximum of 12 students. Borders have private and secure living spaces and share communal areas for socialising and group activities, with boarding staff providing care on a full-time basis.
The canteen offers a healthy, buffet lunch with a salad bar, fresh fruit, vegetarian dishes, and a variety of Western, Asian and Thai options daily. Most of the food is prepared on site, and the canteen is led by Chef Blake.
Garden International School Rayong has a four-house system: Gecko, Eagle, Cobra and Tiger. Every student and staff member belongs to one House. The House programme includes House MAD (Music, Art and Drama), sports tournaments, quizzes, talent shows and beach cleanups. Each House is led by elected Captains, supported by a Senior Student Leader from IB1, a member of the Leadership Team, and staff from both Primary and Secondary.
Garden International School Rayong is part of Garden International School. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), and approved by the Thai Ministry of Education (ONESQA). It is affiliated with ISAT and FOBISIA, and is a founding member of FOBISIA. The Principal notes GIS Rayong serves around 480 students from diverse nationalities.
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.”
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