Thailand, Bangkok
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Visit the campus or attend an open day
Families are encouraged to attend an on-site tour or open house to view the facilities, meet teachers, and discuss the curriculum. Children may also be observed in a classroom setting during the visit.
Submit the application and documents
Applications can be submitted by email to the admissions team. Required documents include a completed application form, a copy of the child’s passport and visa, previous school reports, and a student health certificate.
Assessment and interview
For Year 3 and above, students are required to take a CAT4 cognitive abilities test, an English proficiency test, and may attend a formal interview. Younger children are assessed more informally through play and observation.
Receive an offer and complete enrolment
If the child is offered a place, parents are required to pay the enrolment and security deposit fees and will receive the Parent Handbook, uniform guidelines, and start-of-term instructions.
Heathfield does not publicly indicate that it operates a formal waitlist or pool system.
The school does not list any scholarships or fee assistance programmes on its website.
Heathfield International School Bangkok, founded in 2007, delivers a full British curriculum from EYFS through A‑Levels, preparing students for IGCSE and Cambridge A‑Level examinations. Located in the suburban Saphan Sung district, the campus offers spacious classrooms and secure outdoor spaces, especially notable in Early Years where children explore phonics, robotics, and sensory play in open-air areas. With small class sizes, each child receives personalized attention, and the structured house system encourages teamwork, community, and character development. Students also benefit from ICT and sport clubs such as Robotics and Coding, storytelling, and music during after‑school sessions.
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