Lovell International School vs Rugby School Thailand

	L Lovell International School Pattaya, Thailand	R Rugby School Thailand Pattaya, Thailand
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year THB 340,500 - 560,500	Fees / year THB 552,000 - 1,445,300
Age range	Age range 2 - 9 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 200	Pupils 1,200
Typical class size	Typical class size 5	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2023	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Lovell International School is located at XV6R+J8, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, in the North Pattaya area near Wongamat Beach. The campus is set among tropical greenery and residential condominiums, about 120 km southeast of Bangkok. Families can reach the school via local Pattaya roads, with easy access from Sukhumvit Road and nearby residential neighbourhoods.	Location Rugby School Thailand is located in Khao Mai Kaew, a semi-rural area of Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, approximately 25 minutes from Pattaya. The school is accessible via well-connected roads from nearby residential communities in Pattaya, Sattahip, and Chonburi. The setting offers a peaceful natural environment, while still being within reach of urban amenities.
Stages	Stages The school accepts children from Pre‑Nursery (age 2) through Year 4 (approx. age 9–10). It is structured into Early Years (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Reception) and Primary School (Years 1–4).	Stages * Pre-Prep School (Ages 2–6): Covers Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception, and Years 1–2. Focuses on play-based learning with a structured foundation aligned with the Early Years Framework. Prep School (Ages 7–13): Years 3–8. Students transition from class-based teaching to subject-specialist instruction, particularly in upper years. Senior School (Ages 13–16): Years 9–11. Students prepare for IGCSE examinations across a broad range of subjects. Sixth Form (Ages 16–18): Years 12–13. Offers A Level pathways and university preparation programmes.
School type	School type Lovell International School is a co‑educational day school.	School type Rugby School Thailand is a co-educational day and boarding school. Boarding options are available from Year 6, with flexible models such as part boarding, weekly boarding, and full boarding, allowing families to tailor arrangements to their needs.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support There is no specific mention of additional learning support provision on the official website.	Additional learning support Rugby School Thailand provides structured support for students with additional learning needs through its Support for Learning department. This includes tailored classroom strategies, small-group interventions, and specialist assistance where required. EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is also available across all age groups.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school follows the British curriculum with EYFS and Key Stage structure but does not have a formal national affiliation beyond curriculum alignment.	Country affiliation Rugby School Thailand is affiliated with Rugby School UK, adopting the British curriculum, and maintaining close ties in governance, values, and academic structure.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school is non‑religious and has no religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation The School has no religious affiliations.
School day structure	School day structure The school day at Lovell International School begins at 9:00 am for all year groups, with staggered finishing times depending on age. Pre‑Nursery children attending the half‑day programme finish at 12:30 pm, while those in the full‑day programme finish at 2:30 pm. Nursery and Reception classes also run until 2:30 pm, with lunch and short recesses included during the day. Primary classes from Year 1 to Year 4 end at 3:00 pm, allowing older children to complete a longer academic schedule.	School day structure The length of the school day at Rugby School Thailand varies by division. In Pre-Prep (Pre-Nursery to Year 2), students arrive between 08:00 and 08:30, with the standard school day ending at 15:20; those in after-school clubs may stay until 17:00. In the Prep and Senior Schools (Years 3–13), students are picked up between 07:35 and 08:00, with classes concluding at 17:05. Participation in extracurricular clubs or activities may extend the day to 18:00. Students must be ready at their pick-up points ahead of scheduled bus departures.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school does not currently advertise a dedicated bus service.	Bus service details Rugby School Thailand offers a daily and weekly bus service for students in Pattaya, Chonburi, and Bangkok. Operated by Montri Transportation Co., Ltd, the buses are equipped with seat belts, first-aid kits, and are supervised by trained monitors. Routes include areas like North/South Pattaya, Jomtien, and Sri Racha, and are adjusted annually based on demand. Parents manage bookings and changes through the school’s Service Support team.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees * Application Fee: THB 5,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable, non‑transferable; payable upon submitting an application) * Registration Fee: THB 100,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable, non‑transferable; payable upon enrollment) Tuition Fees (per year / per term) * Pre‑Nursery HD (2–3 yrs): THB 340,500 per year * Term 1: THB 136,200 \| Term 2: THB 113,496 \| Term 3: THB 90,804 * Pre‑Nursery FD (2–3 yrs): THB 420,500 per year * Term 1: THB 168,202 \| Term 2: THB 140,170 \| Term 3: THB 112,128 * Nursery (3–4 yrs): THB 440,500 per year * Term 1: THB 176,256 \| Term 2: THB 146,880 \| Term 3: THB 117,364 * Reception (4–5 yrs): THB 490,500 per year * Term 1: THB 196,200 \| Term 2: THB 163,500 \| Term 3: THB 130,800 * Year 1–4 (5–9 yrs): THB 560,500 per year * Term 1: THB 224,208 \| Term 2: THB 186,840 \| Term 3: THB 149,452 Meals (snack, milk, and lunch) are included. Uniforms are not included. Refunds and Payment Terms A 100% refund of the full‑rate tuition and lunch fees (less any applied discounts) is available if the school receives a completed withdrawal form by the Payment Due Date for the relevant term. For example, if a 5% sibling discount was applied, the maximum refund would be 95% of the full‑rate fee. A 50% refund of the full‑rate tuition and lunch fees (less discounts) is available if the withdrawal form is received by the Notice Date for that term. After these dates, tuition and lunch fees are non‑refundable.	Fee details Application and Enrolment Fees * Application Fee: THB 5,500 (non-refundable) or USD 190 for overseas payments * Acceptance Fee: THB 200,000 (non-refundable, refundable for boarders after three terms) * Deposit: THB 100,000 (refundable with at least one term’s notice of withdrawal) Tuition Fees (per year) * Pre-Nursery / Nursery (Half Day): THB 333,000 * Pre-Nursery / Nursery (Full Day): THB 552,000 * Reception: THB 664,000 * Years 1–2: THB 711,000 * Year 3: THB 739,000 * Years 4–6: THB 748,000 * Years 7–8: THB 836,000 * Year 9: THB 922,000 * Years 10–11: THB 954,000 * Years 12–13: THB 975,000 Fees are split into three equal terms. Boarding Fees (Years 6–13 only) * Part Boarding (up to 3 nights/week): THB 271,500 * Weekly Boarding (up to 5 nights/week): THB 397,800 * Full Boarding (7 nights/week): THB 470,300 * Boarding Expenses Deposit: THB 20,000 Other Costs * EAL & Learning Support: From THB 5,500 to THB 55,000 per term based on need * Music Lessons: THB 25,000 per year * Instrument Hire: THB 2,000 per term Billing and Payment Terms * Invoices are issued before each term: * Payment is typically made via bank transfer; all bank charges are the payer’s responsibility. A 3% discount is available for full annual payment made by 13 August 2025. Late payments incur penalties. Fees include lunches and snacks; exam and textbook fees are also included and cannot be separated.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school offers full boarding, weekly boarding, and part boarding. Boarding students have access to Saturday Enrichment activities at no extra cost. The school provides transport to and from Bangkok on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday each week.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. Uniform items are available from the School Shop at the main entrance; the shop is open term-time on weekdays 07:30 to 18:00 and during the first and last weeks of long holidays 08:00 to 17:00; it is closed on weekends and holidays.
Food options	Food options —	Food options Lunch is included in tuition fees. All daily meals are included in inclusive boarding fees, and boarders receive snacks twice daily.
House system	House system —	House system Senior houses are Rupert Brooke, School House, Southfield, Sheriff, Town House, and Tudor. Prep houses are Arnold, Beauclerc, Hardy, and Webb Ellis.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The founder is Pattamon Mekavarakul and the headteacher is Michael Waters.	Governance and ownership The Governing Body has overall responsibility for strategic development; Governors are appointed by the owners and by Rugby School International Limited, Rugby School UK's international arm. The Teepsuwan family own Rugby School Thailand, and The Veraphan Foundation provides fee remissions for select Thai students.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Lovell International School follows the British curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, and Reception. The early years programme integrates a Reggio Emilia approach, encouraging exploration, project‑based learning, and sensory activities alongside the core EYFS learning goals in literacy, numeracy, and personal, social, and emotional development. From Year 1 to Year 4, the school delivers the UK National Curriculum Key Stages 1 and 2, covering English, mathematics, science, humanities, and creative subjects such as art, music, and physical education. Learning is supported by specialist spaces, including an art studio, cooking studio, gym, and outdoor “forest school” areas that support environmental and practical learning. The curriculum is taught in English, with Thai introduced as part of cultural learning, and is designed to prepare students for smooth progression into upper primary and eventually secondary international pathways.	Curriculum details Rugby School Thailand follows the British curriculum throughout all school stages. In the Pre-Prep School (ages 2–6), the focus is on play-based and exploratory learning, supported by structured activities and specialist lessons such as music, languages, and swimming. In Years 1 and 2, children develop literacy, numeracy, and inquiry skills through topic-based learning and specialist subject teaching. The Prep School (Years 3–8) offers a broad academic programme with increasing subject-specific instruction, including modern languages, humanities, and STEM. In the Senior School (Years 9–11), students follow the IGCSE curriculum, selecting from a wide range of subjects assessed through Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, and Oxford AQA. In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students study for A Levels, with optional enrichment options available.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar View document	Academic calendar View document
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school emphasises emotional literacy and self-love as foundational elements of early-years development, guided by specialist teachers. Their blog post explains that children are supported with co‑regulation, where adults stay calm and present to help them manage strong emotions.	Social & emotional learning Rugby School Thailand emphasizes nurturing communication, problem-solving, and independence from the earliest years of education. In the Early Years stage (ages 2–5), the curriculum intentionally supports social development and emotional growth, through play-based learning and collaborative classroom environments. Across the school, the Learner Profile (part of the "Whole Person" ethos) explicitly encourages personal and social skills alongside academic learning. Class teachers in Pre‑Prep and Prep monitor students’ well-being through daily interaction and provide guidance during transitions or social challenges. While the school does not label a specific SEL curriculum by name, these practices embed social and emotional competencies across school life.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provisions or specialist support services on its website.	Special educational needs (SEN) Rugby School Thailand provides additional learning support through its Support for Learning (SfL) department. The school offers targeted intervention programmes and classroom strategies for students requiring help with literacy, numeracy, and organisation. These interventions are developed in collaboration with teachers and may include withdrawal sessions. While the school is not a specialist SEN institution, it states a commitment to inclusive education and support for mild to moderate needs. Admission of students with SEN is based on the capacity to provide appropriate support within the school’s mainstream environment.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) on its website.	English as an additional language Rugby School Thailand offers comprehensive EAL provision across all school stages, overseen by a whole-school EAL Coordinator and Heads of EAL in Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School. The school delivers targeted English instruction through structured programmes such as Intensive English (IE), REAP (Rugby Accelerated English), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and in-class support. Placement is based on assessment results at admission, and students receive support tailored to their language proficiency. EAL support is delivered through pull-out lessons, parallel programmes, and co-teaching in subject areas. Support is tiered and chargeable depending on hours per week.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Lovell describes a holistic care approach that includes nutritious meals, air quality monitoring, hygiene protocols, and safety measures intended to support children’s overall wellbeing. The school reports that emotional development is nurtured through respectful adult-child relationships and consistent routines	Mental wellbeing The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific mental wellbeing programmes, mental health staff, or formal counselling services.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safety procedures include frisk checks on visitors, CCTV coverage, passcode-secured doors, daily temperature checks, and allergen management. Staff are police-checked, and air quality is monitored to ensure a secure environment.	Safeguarding Rugby School Thailand follows a detailed safeguarding and child protection policy aligned with UK and Thai legislation. The school designates safeguarding responsibility to trained Child Protection Officers and outlines clear procedures for responding to allegations and incidents. Staff are required to complete safeguarding training and adhere to guidelines for safe conduct. The policy includes protocols for handling disclosures, referrals to external agencies, and maintaining confidentiality and documentation.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy View document
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Lovell International School is a Reggio Emilia-inspired kindergarten and British primary school. The physical environment is inviting, stimulating, and conducive to learning, regarded as the third teacher alongside teachers and peers. The campus is designed around mature trees, preserving the landscape and creating a tree-house ambiance. Learning spaces include a Herb Garden, a Chicken Coop, a Bug Hotel, climbing facilities, a Community Area, a Gym, a Swimming Pool, and bright classrooms. Cooking Studio, Art Studio, and a Family Library support hands-on learning and family involvement.	Facilities overview The school sits on an 80-acre campus in Chonburi, near Pattaya and Bangkok. It is surrounded by Wisdom Valley, a 500-acre natural environment used for camps and outdoor learning. The campus features state-of-the-art buildings, lakes, and meandering nature trails to support a wide range of sport, arts, and academic activities. Senior School buildings include the Siddhi Meta complex and the Collingwood Centre for Sixth Form, with a dedicated dining hall and other facilities for different age groups.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a Gym and a Swimming Pool as core sports facilities. The Gym supports physical education, Taekwondo, and Dancing. Climbing facilities provide additional active play and skill-building opportunities. The Swimming Pool program uses certified instructors from Baby Shark Swim Club to teach water safety and swimming skills.	Sports facilities There is a 50-metre competition pool and a 25-metre training pool, plus a splash pool for younger pupils. Outdoor pitches and four tennis courts support a wide range of team and individual sports. Webb Ellis Sports Centre provides a professional fitness suite and indoor training facilities. A water-sports lake and boat house enable sailing, kayaking, rafting, and related activities, and Wisdom Valley adds an athletics track and running/cycling trails. The Outdoor Education Centre offers adventure activities such as zipline, high ropes, and archery.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The classroom spaces are Reggio Emilia-inspired and designed for natural light and wood finishes. A Cooking Studio offers hands-on baking experiences for students and families. An Art Studio hosts workshops and activities to nurture creativity. A Lovell Family Library provides a space for reading and family learning.	Academic facilities Senior School houses the Siddhi Meta building for senior classes and a Senior Science Centre with multiple laboratories, a lecture theatre, and a senior school library. The Sixth Form is located in the Collingwood Centre, with specialist spaces around campus for Year 12–13 studies. A Performing Arts Centre includes a Black Box Theatre, a recording studio, and music rooms to support drama and music education.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Community Play Area is a vital space for social interaction and imaginative play. Cooking Studio and Art Studio host ongoing activities beyond regular class time. The Lovell Family Library supports reading-related activities and family engagement. The gym, swimming pool, and climbing facilities provide opportunities for physical education and after-school clubs.	Extra curricular facilities Co-curricular activities cover sport, drama, music, and enrichment programs aligned with the Whole Person, Whole Point ethos. The Performing Arts Centre, Black Box Theatre, recording studio, and music rooms support drama and music activities. The Outdoor Education Centre offers zipline, high ropes, and archery as part of outdoor learning, along with Wisdom Valley's camping experiences. Sixth Form provides leadership opportunities and service-learning projects alongside electives such as IELTS, EPQ, and HSK.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Lovell International School was founded by Ms Pattamon Mekavarakul, who previously built and operated the Cape Dara Resort in Pattaya. Inspired by observations during the COVID‑19 pandemic and a desire to nurture young children’s emotional resilience, she launched the school project in 2021, with the official opening following in August 2023. The school is independently owned and operates as a privately run international early years and primary institution rooted in the founding vision of combining nature, compassion, and inquiry-led learning.	History Rugby School Thailand was founded through a partnership between the Teepsuwan family, who own the school land, and Rugby School UK. The Teepsuwan family allocated 80 acres for the campus and partnered with Rugby UK to establish the school, which opened in September 2017 for Pre‑Nursery through Year 6. Years 7–13 and boarding facilities were added in September 2018, beginning with Year 6 boarders. Nigel Westlake, former UK independent school head, served as the founding headmaster. Rugby School Thailand operates under Rugby School International Limited, maintaining quality oversight from Rugby UK.
Community	Community The school community revolves around collaborative activities and environmental projects that involve students, teachers, and parents informally. Families are invited to engage with learning through shared facilities such as the family library and cooking studio, and through classroom projects like creating a frog pond or tending the herb garden. Cultural and environmental learning projects often bring together the entire community, fostering interaction between children and their parents in creative and nature‑based initiative.	Community The school community participates in a range of whole-school events such as House competitions, residential trips, and charity initiatives, fostering collaboration and involvement beyond the classroom. The launch of ‘The Rugbeian Community of Thailand’ in 2023 brought together alumni, parents, staff, and school leaders for networking and community building via events like the Spring Soirée in Bangkok. Weekly newsletters and News & Events updates keep families informed about activities across the school year.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school’s website does not provide information on a formal PTA. There is no public record of structured parent‑teacher committees, scheduled meetings, or organised events under a PTA framework. While parents are encouraged to participate in community activities and support their children’s learning, formalised PTA activities are not disclosed online.	Parent teacher association The Rugby School Parent Association (RSPTA) connects parents through a variety of regular events and community-building activities. These include Parent Workshops focused on areas like curriculum understanding and supporting learning at home, as well as informal Coffee Mornings to encourage social interaction among parents. The RSPTA supports engagement at broader school events and helps foster a collaborative school-family environment.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school follows the British Key Stage 1-2 curriculum. Primary projects run from Year 1 to Year 6 as cross-curricular, project-based learning. Year 1–2 projects include My Little World and Voices of Nature, with related work in Science, Art, Maths and Literacy. Year 6 culminates in Leaders of Tomorrow with a Legacy Project, The Change Makers, Future City and a We Are the Future performance.	Academic & intellectual 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.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts and performance are integrated into primary projects. Examples include The Kindness Quilt and Me Collage in Year 1–3, Plastic Planet and Budget for Change in Year 4, Mapping Emotions in Year 5, and We Are the Future in Year 6. Drama/Presentation Skills appear in Year 3 activities, culminating in a year-end performance in Year 6.	Arts & creative 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.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English is taught as a core subject across the primary years, with projects such as Letters to the Earth and other English tasks embedded in Year 2 and Year 3. Year 5 includes Voices Across the Sea, an En‑Pal exchange or letter-writing to students in another country. The curriculum also incorporates global perspectives through topics like How Animals Live and Green Tech Explorers.	Cultural & language 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.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Students engage in collaborative, presentation and leadership activities within the project framework. Examples include Drama/Presentation Skills in Year 3 and public presentations as part of Year 6 projects (Legacy Project and We Are the Future). The curriculum emphasizes reflection and peer collaboration throughout the year groups.	Social & hobbies 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.
Community & service	Community & service Projects include service-oriented learning such as Planting Kindness in Year 1 Science and Giving & Sharing to donate snack packs to a local children's home. These activities integrate mathematics and literacy to support community engagement and giving.	Community & service 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.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership development is embedded in Year 6 through the Leaders of Tomorrow projects, including Legacy Project, The Change Makers and Future City, with opportunities for public presentations and team-based innovation. These initiatives emphasize student-led action and real-world problem solving.	Leadership & professional 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.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Nutrition: Snacks and lunch are provided, including fresh fruit and milk, with meals prepared by hotel chefs. Health and safety measures include entry checks, passcode locks, CCTV, and police-checked staff, along with daily PM2.5 air-quality monitoring and disinfection. Hygiene policy is available for download. Community involvement includes parent participation via activities such as yoga, art classes and cooking, plus access to the school library; Lovell Forest provides nature-based learning with projects like Love Earth (Nature Hunt, Recycling Initiatives, Gardening) and activities that explore biodiversity and well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing 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.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school uses the British EYFS and the British National Curriculum for Early Years and Key Stage 1 within a Reggio Emilia-inspired, project-based framework. Nursery includes Pre-nursery (2–3 years) and Nursery (3–4 years); Reception is 4–5 years; and Year 1 is 5–6 years. Lovell Forest provides nature-based outdoor learning as part of the program. Facilities include a swimming pool with Baby Shark Swim Club; a gym for P.E., Taekwondo and dancing; and spaces such as a Herb Garden, Chicken Coop, Bug Hotel, Cooking Studio, Art Studio, Family Library and Community Area; the school is located at 159 Soi Naklua, Naklua, Pattaya, Chonburi 20150, Thailand.	Language provision Lessons are conducted in English. The school is a British international school where most students are bilingual or multilingual and speak English as an additional language. English as an Additional Language support is available. All students have specialist language lessons, and from age ten language subjects are taught by specialist teachers.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards * Institutional Award at the 2567 Outstanding Architecture Awards (Association of Siamese Architects): Recognises the school’s design excellence in integrating mature trees, learning spaces, and architectural innovation in Pattaya.	Awards TES International Schools Awards 2024: Shortlisted: RST was shortlisted in two award categories—“Best Use of Technology” (for its Director of Digital Learning) and “Community Engagement Initiative” (for its school-wide “Make A Difference” programme)
Accreditations	Accreditations * Member of the British National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA): NDNA supports high standards in early years education across the UK and overseas; membership indicates compliance with international nursery best practices.	Accreditations * Pearson Edexcel Rugby School Thailand is authorised to deliver Pearson Edexcel qualifications, a widely recognised UK exam board. * BSO (British Schools Overseas) Inspected under the UK Department for Education framework, BSO accreditation assures that the school meets UK-equivalent standards overseas. * FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia) Membership provides collaboration among British schools in Asia and ensures quality benchmarks across teaching and enrichment. * ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) The school prepares students for music performance exams through ABRSM, a global provider of music assessments. * ISQM (International Schools Quality Mark – Silver) This mark recognises quality assurance in key areas such as leadership, learning, and safeguarding in international schools. * Oxford AQA Authorised to offer qualifications through Oxford AQA, an exam board developed by Oxford University Press and AQA for international education. * Education Development Trust A UK-based educational charity that conducts BSO inspections and supports school improvement through evaluation services. * LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) The school teaches accredited LAMDA performance and communication exams to develop speaking and drama skills. * ISAT (International Schools Association of Thailand) Membership connects the school to the wider network of accredited international schools in Thailand. * Cambridge Assessment International Education The school is accredited as a Cambridge International School, enabling it to offer Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. * COBIS (Council of British International Schools) Rugby School Thailand is a COBIS member, aligning with high-quality standards for British schools abroad. * The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award The school is licensed to offer the DofE programme, a global youth development initiative focused on personal growth and service.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. School Visit Families are encouraged to arrange an on‑campus visit to see the learning environment and meet staff. During the visit, parents can explore classrooms, outdoor spaces, and specialist facilities while gaining an understanding of the school’s daily routines. 2. Submit an Application Parents complete the formal application form and pay the application fee. Required documents typically include a birth certificate, immunisation records, and any previous school reports. 3. Headteacher Consultation The school schedules a consultation with the Headteacher, where the child’s readiness and prior learning are discussed. This step allows the school to ensure an appropriate class placement and for parents to ask academic or pastoral questions. 4. Enrolment Once the application is approved, the registration fee secures the child’s place. Families then receive start dates, uniform requirements, and payment instructions for tuition.	Admissions 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.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships 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.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publicly indicate a waitlist or pool system.	Waitlist Rugby School Thailand does not publicly disclose information about operating a waitlist or pool system on their official website.
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