Thailand, Bangkok
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Highgate International School Thailand is situated near the Siam Country Club in Chonburi province, east of Pattaya City. The campus is located approximately 80 to 90 minutes' drive south-east of Bangkok. This position serves local residents and families relocating to the Eastern Seaboard area.
The institution accommodates students from ages 2 to 18 and follows a three-school format: Pre-Prep, Junior School, and Senior School. The campus will open in August 2026 for Pre-Nursery to Year 6, with Senior School classes for Years 7 to 9 scheduled to launch in August 2027.
The school is a mainstream, co-educational independent institution. It will initially open as a day school, with full and weekly boarding options planned to become available from 2028.
Specific provisions and facilities for Additional Learning Needs (SEN) are not currently detailed by the school.
The school is officially affiliated with the United Kingdom, operating as the first international branch of Highgate School in London and delivering the English National Curriculum.
The school does not state any specific religious affiliation.
Not currently published by the school publicly.
Details regarding a dedicated school bus service, including transport providers and specific neighborhood routes, are not yet available.
Opening in August 2026, Highgate International School Thailand brings nearly 460 years of British educational heritage to Chonburi province. Operating in partnership with Siam Motors Group, the campus will initially welcome Pre-Prep and Junior students. Following a phased expansion, the school plans its Senior School and boarding options for entry in August 2027, providing education for students aged 2 to 18. Students follow the English National Curriculum, progressing to IGCSE and A Level qualifications. The 27-acre campus features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a FIFA-standard football pitch, a Golf Academy, a black-box theatre, and a dedicated STEM building. A unique feature is the Highgate Visitor Centre, which allows founding families to engage with school leadership and curriculum planning before the campus is officially completed. Additionally, the institution mirrors its London counterpart's three-school structure—Pre-Prep, Junior, and Senior School—ensuring age-appropriate pastoral care alongside community service and performing arts programs.
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