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1. Book a school tour or virtual consultation. The admissions team offers personalised tours and online sessions to help families learn about the curriculum, facilities, and boarding or day options.
2. Submit an application form. Parents complete and return the application form along with required documents, including a copy of the child’s passport, school reports from the past two years, and any specialist reports if applicable. An application fee is payable at this stage.
3. Assessment and interview. Applicants complete age-appropriate assessments, which may include English and maths tests and, if applying for scholarships, additional subject-specific evaluations. Interviews may also be conducted with academic staff or school leadership.
4. Receive offer and secure enrolment. If successful, the school will issue an offer letter. Parents confirm the place by paying the acceptance fee and refundable deposit. The school will then guide families through onboarding and term preparation.
Rugby School Thailand does not publicly disclose information about operating a waitlist or pool system on their official website.
Scholarships are offered for students entering Years 7, 8, 9, 10, or 12, and may include up to 20% remission on tuition and boarding fees. These awards are merit-based and designed to support students with exceptional ability in the following categories:
Academic Scholarships: Awarded based on entrance assessments, academic records, subject-specific tests, and interviews with senior staff.
Arts, Drama, Music, Design & Technology, and Sports Scholarships: Candidates must meet minimum academic requirements and present a portfolio or record of achievement. Assessment includes a department interview, audition or trial, or a practical test under timed conditions.
Sports Scholarships are available for: swimming, football, basketball, rugby, tennis, golf, volleyball, and athletics.
Rugby School Thailand, located in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, opened its 80‑acre rural campus in September 2017 (prep phases) with senior school and boarding added in 2018. It serves 1,200 students aged 2 to 18, offering the Oxford AQA and UK National Curriculum culminating in IGCSEs and A‑Levels. Class sizes average 18 pupils. Co‑educational and offering part, weekly and full boarding from age 10, the school provides English-medium education with EAL support. It is accredited by COBIS, holding Beacon status for both boarding and co‑curricular enrichment. The campus features a dedicated Outdoor Education Centre with zip‑lines, high ropes, lake activities and bushcraft, alongside professional sports facilities and a performing arts centre. Over 300 co‑curricular activities each term include coding, Model United Nations, creative arts, community service and leadership programmes. Sport, Outdoor Education and Academic Enrichment through a structured co‑curricular programme are key strengths.
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