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Thailand, Bangkok
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1. If available, book an Open House or school visit. During your visit, an admissions officer will give a tour, walk through facilities, and answer questions in person.
2. Complete the application form. You’ll need to submit child’s passport copy, academic transcripts from the past 12 months, a reference letter from the previous school, and a valid residence permit or visa.
3. Student assessment. RBIS administers an internal assessment, including English placement (to determine EAL support) and cognitive testing (e.g. CAT4 for gifted identification).
4. Application review. The admissions team, together with academic leadership, reviews all documents and assessment results before confirming an offer or waitlist status.
5. Enrollment and fee payment. Once an offer is accepted, payment of registration, tuition deposit or capital levy, and confirmation of tuition fees is arranged. Your child is then officially enrolled.
RBIS does operate a waitlist or placement pool: applicants may receive an offer or be placed on a waiting list depending on availability for a given year group. The site indicates that offers are conditional until assessments and places are confirmed. However, detailed public explanation of waitlist timelines or criteria is not provided.
RBIS offers Merit Scholarships for students aged 11–13 who demonstrate high achievement in academics, arts, music or sport. These awards range from 20% to 50% of tuition, and candidates must complete school-administered assessments and attend an interview. There are also Leadership Scholarships that may offer 20% up to full tuition to students showing leadership potential in various fields; both types require submission of an application form by the published deadline.
RBIS International School in Bangkok serves children aged 2 to 18, following the English National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through IGCSE, then post‑16 pathways including A‑Levels, BTEC, or a High School Diploma. The school offers small class sizes - Nursery capped at 12, Primary and Secondary up to 20 students - and includes an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme and a Nurturing Programme for students with special educational needs. RBIS provides special weekly Thai language and culture lessons, and students from Year 1–6 may join the English Explorers programme to build confidence in English through phonics, swimming, art and topic-based learning. STEM is highlighted through a dedicated STEM week, showcasing hands-on activities and project work.
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