Thailand, Bangkok
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King's Bangkok is the first King's College Wimbledon International School in Bangkok and South East Asia, with a student-centred, value-led curriculum. Applications are welcome for boys and girls aged 2–18, spanning pre-nursery to senior school. The school aims to balance academic rigour with opportunities to excite, inspire and develop creativity.
There is a 625-seat auditorium for music and drama productions. A Recital Hall, six music teaching rooms, 18 private soundproof music practice rooms and a recording studio support music and performing arts. The facilities are designed to enable performances and creative work.
Mandarin is taught from reception onwards. Assistant teachers fluent in Thai and English support students learning English as an additional language.
Co-curricular life includes CCAs, ECAs, and clubs and societies. CCAs are a compulsory rotation of activities built into the timetable, with Senior School CCAs on Wednesday periods 8 and 9. ECAs are a range of optional after-school activities, and lunchtime clubs run by teaching staff.
The school actively seeks ways to support the local community. Community service initiatives and events are part of school life, including activities such as blood donation campaigns.
The school day is structured around extensive opportunities for wider learning and participation, supporting leadership development and broader personal growth. The co-curricular programme includes CCAs, ECAs, and clubs and societies that foster leadership and teamwork.
The campus features a 50-metre Olympic-size saltwater swimming pool. Facilities include a 3+1 air-conditioned sports hall with three full-size basketball courts, a seven-metre climbing wall and an indoor jogging track, plus a 10,000-square-metre FIFA-quality football turf and two covered tennis courts. The co-curricular programme is designed to help students build a broad base of skills and lead a fit and healthy lifestyle.
King’s College International School Bangkok is a British-curriculum day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Located in Bangkok’s Ratchada–Rama 3 area, the school follows the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), progressing through Key Stages 1–5, with students preparing for IGCSE and A Level qualifications. The curriculum is modelled after King’s College School, Wimbledon. Students benefit from specialist-taught subjects from a young age, including Thai and Mandarin in the Early Years. Facilities include science labs, robotics and design technology studios, indoor and outdoor sports areas, and a performing arts theatre. A distinctive feature of the school is its strong emphasis on character development through co-curricular activities, residential trips, and leadership opportunities. These include service learning programmes and initiatives inspired by frameworks such as The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Sixth Form students receive university counselling and academic mentorship tailored to the entry requirements of top global universities.
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