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The school teaches a British curriculum for students aged 2 to 18. In Senior School, students follow the IGCSE programme, followed by a Sixth Form A Level programme. All lessons are taught in English, with dedicated EAL support where needed. The student-teacher ratio is 10:1 and the school employs around 160 qualified teachers.
The ethos integrates sport, music, art and drama as core elements of the Rugby School Thailand experience. The Enrichment programme offers 60+ activities per term, including daily enrichment with a focus on the creative arts, as well as language development, charity work and leadership opportunities. From age ten, each subject is taught by a specialist teacher, including specialist provision in arts subjects.
The school is truly international, with 40 nationalities and a 60/40 balance of international to Thai students. All lessons are taught in English, with EAL support where needed. Language development programmes, including a Saturday English EAL programme, are offered to support language growth. The environment is described as globally minded, aligning with the international community on campus.
The school offers 60+ activities each term to keep students engaged and active. Enrichment covers a broad range, from sports and watersports to the creative arts, charity work, eco stewardship, leadership qualifications, and language development. Students participate in fixtures and competitions with international schools and local clubs, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
The Whole Person ethos expresses itself in community and service aspects of campus life. Enrichment includes meaningful charity work and eco stewardship opportunities. Residentials and day trips help students apply learning outside the classroom, with experiences ranging from local visits to outward-bound challenges and cultural trips.
The Enrichment programme includes leadership qualifications and opportunities to develop professional skills. Rugby School Thailand participates in FOBISIA tournaments, providing international competition and experiences in teamwork and leadership. The School emphasises character development and leadership alongside academic progress as part of The Whole Person ethos.
Boarding is central to campus life, with around 200 boarders and options for part, weekly, and full boarding to suit families. Pastoral care and wellbeing are emphasised within boarding life, supporting student welfare in a close-knit community. An extended school day runs from 8am to 6pm, enabling daily sport, enrichment and supervised activities. Boarding life also promotes independence, time management, teamwork and resilience.
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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