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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.
Application Fees
An application fee of THB 5,000 is required for all new applicants. Upon acceptance, students must pay a one-time enrolment fee of THB 60,000 for Foundation Stage or THB 120,000 for Primary and Secondary levels. A refundable deposit of THB 40,000 is also required for tuition, and an additional THB 20,000 if the student is boarding. A Visa documentation fee of THB 15,000 applies if visa support is needed.
Tuition Fees (Per Term)
Nursery (half-day): THB 49,000
Nursery (full-day): THB 89,500
Foundation Stage 1 (half-day): THB 109,100
Foundation Stage 1 (full-day): THB 128,600
Foundation Stage 2: THB 128,600
Year 1 – Year 2: THB 139,500
Year 3 – Year 6: THB 149,100
Year 7 – Year 9: THB 165,600
Year 10: THB 166,700
Year 11 (IGCSE, 2-term total): THB 247,700
Year 12 – Year 13 (IB Diploma, 2-term total): THB 304,900
Boarding Fees (Per Term)
Years 5 – 10:
Full boarding: THB 115,000
Weekly boarding: THB 99,000
Years 11 – 13:
Full boarding: THB 172,500
Weekly boarding: THB 148,500
School Bus Fees (Per Term)
Ban Chang: THB 18,000
Sattahip / Maptaput: THB 26,400
Rayong / Pattaya: THB 28,900
Ban Khai / Rong Po: THB 32,100
Bus fees vary depending on distance and fuel costs. Routes are operated by school-approved providers.
Additional Fees
Other expenses such as uniforms, extracurricular activities, school lunches, and external exam fees (e.g. IGCSE/IB) are charged separately. These are not included in the tuition fees.
Refund Policy
The refundable deposit is returned upon withdrawal, provided that one term’s notice is given. No other refund terms are publicly specified.
Payment Options
Tuition is billed by term, except for Year 11 and IB years, which are invoiced as two-term totals. Payments can be made via bank transfer. Other payment methods are not specified.
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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