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Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima
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1. Submit the application form and required documents – Parents must complete the school’s application form and provide copies of the student’s birth certificate, passport, previous school reports, and any relevant medical or learning support documentation. An application fee of THB 5,000 (non-refundable) is payable at this stage.
2. Entrance assessment and/or interview – Depending on the student’s age, the admissions team may arrange for placement assessments in core subjects and/or an interview with the headteacher or relevant staff to determine readiness and placement. English proficiency may be assessed for applicants whose first language is not English.
3. Offer of place and acceptance – If the application is successful, the school will issue a formal offer letter. Parents confirm acceptance by paying the non-refundable enrolment fee (THB 80,000 for Nursery–Year 11 or THB 20,000 for Years 12–13), the refundable security deposit, and other applicable fees.
4. Orientation and start date – Before the first day, students and parents are invited to attend an orientation session to meet teachers, tour the campus, and receive timetables and uniform requirements.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding the operation of a waitlist or pool system.
Scholarships are available to students entering Years 12 and 13 and are awarded based on IGCSE examination results. Awards range from 5% to 40% of tuition fees, applied over the two-year A Level programme. The exact percentage awarded depends on the student’s academic performance in the IGCSE exams.
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