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Royal English Programme School

Thailand, Rayong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Thai
Fees THB 79,000 - 148,000
Ages 1 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2006
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Thai Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction

Rayong English Programme School (REPS Ban Chang), founded in 2006, is a bilingual school located on Ban Chang Road in Rayong, eastern Thailand. It offers education from Nursery 1 (age 1) through Upper Secondary (M6/Grade 12) and follows a dual-language curriculum taught in English and Thai, incorporating elements from the Cambridge, Oxford, and Singapore curricula. Kindergarten classes are capped at 25 students, and lower secondary classes are supported by a co-teaching model that promotes small group learning. The school serves over 1,000 students and provides both day and boarding options. REPS offers academic enrichment through its GATE programme, STEM-focused subjects like computational science and graphic design, and weekly swimming and sports using shared facilities. Students also participate in Scouts and academic clubs that support leadership and service.

188/46 Phla, Ban Chang District, Rayong 21130, Thailand

The Essentials

Royal English Programme School has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Thai.

Location
REPS Ban Chang is located on Ban Chang Road in Pala, Ban Chang, Rayong Province, in eastern Thailand. The school sits close to the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Zone and is a short drive from U‑Tapao International Airport, offering convenient access to Pattaya and Bangkok. The surrounding area is a calm coastal town with residential neighborhoods and light industry.

Stages
REPS Ban Chang educates students from Nursery 1 (age 1) through Upper Secondary (M6 / Grade 12, age ~17–18). The school is structured into Nursery & Kindergarten, Lower & Upper Primary, then Lower & Upper Secondary (Mattayom 1–6).

Type
REPS is a co‑educational day school that also offers boarding options for some primary and secondary students.

Additional learning support
The school provides differentiated support in both Thai and English, with small class settings and close teacher attention from Nursery through Secondary levels. Co‑teaching in Lower Secondary supports language development and allows teachers to focus on individual student needs.

Country affiliation
REPS has no formal country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure
There is not enough publicly available information to confirm the school’s daily structure, including start and end times, or the timing of breaks and lunch periods.

Bus service
REPS operates a school bus/van service covering the surrounding Ban Chang and Rayong area. The service is offered for a flat fee per family per semester, making it a convenient option for day students.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required across all levels from Nursery to Upper Secondary. The Uniforms page shows year-level uniforms and notes a House Colour Shirt as part of the dress code.

Food Options
Lunch, afternoon snacks, and milk are included in tuition. The Fees page notes these provisions are included in the tuition and lists a one-time enrollment and application fee of 21,000 baht.

House System
The school uses a house system with house-colour shirts.

Governance and Ownership
The school was founded in 2006. It offers a bilingual curriculum in Thai and English. Related campuses listed on site include Garden International School Rayong and Garden International School Bangkok.
Fees

Annual tuition at Royal English Programme School ranges from THB 79,000 to THB 148,000 for 2026/27.

General Fees (All English Programme Students)
Administrative Fee (New students only, non-refundable):

* Nursery: 10,000 THB
* Kindergarten (K.1–3): 20,000 THB
* Primary (P.1–6), Secondary (M.1–M.6): 10,000 THB

* Application Fee (New students only, non-refundable): 1,000 THB

Tuition Fees (Annual/Per Semester)

* Nursery (N.1–2): 79,000 THB/39,500 THB
* Kindergarten (K.1–3): 99,600 THB/49,800 THB
* Primary (P.1–6): 123,600 THB /61,800 THB
* Secondary (M.1–6): 148,000 THB/74,000 THB

Boarding Fees (Primary & Secondary)

* Weekly (5 days/week): 75,000 THB per Semester
* Full Boarding (7 days/week): 80,000 THB per Semester

School Bus Fees (Per Semester)
Ranges from 18,100 THB to 27,700 THB

Additional Fees
* Booking Fee for Waiting List (new students): 10,000 THB
* Visa cost (one‑time, per family): 15,000 THB
* Uniform prices are based on the items.
Academics

Royal English Programme School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Thai Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.

Curriculum
REPS Ban Chang offers a dual‑language curriculum from Nursery through M6, combining the Thai Ministry of Education curriculum with international elements from Cambridge and Oxford. Kindergarten focuses on early literacy, numeracy, and play‑based learning in both Thai and English. In Lower and Upper Primary, students study core subjects such as Thai, English, mathematics, and science bilingually, alongside art, music, IT, PE, swimming, social studies, and Scouts. Lower Secondary builds on these foundations, adding subjects such as computational science and graphic design, with co‑teaching to strengthen both languages. The programme continues through Upper Secondary (M4–M6), preparing students for Thai national qualifications while maintaining a strong emphasis on English instruction and practical enrichment activities.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school states that it takes a broad approach to student development, focusing on social and emotional growth across classroom and extracurricular experiences. Teachers support teamwork, problem-solving, and open-minded learning through language arts, sciences, music, creative arts, and world cultures. This cross-curricular design encourages cooperation and emotional development through group activities. There is reference to differentiated support in both Thai and English as part of this supportive learning environment. No specific SEL programmes, staff roles, or named initiatives are detailed.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
REPS mentions differentiated support in both Thai and English, allowing teachers to adapt lessons to student ability and language needs. However, the site does not list dedicated SEN staff, formal SEN plans, or specialist SEN facilities. The school is not a specialist SEN institution, and it does not specify which types of SEN it can support or has expertise in.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school notes co‑teaching and differentiated instruction to help students build proficiency in both Thai and English. While this suggests support for learners with varying English backgrounds, there is no mention of a formal EAL programme, specialist EAL teacher roles, or structured EAL curriculum on the site.

Mental Wellbeing
REPS states that mental wellbeing is treated as a key priority, with a dedicated Student Affairs and School Counsellor available to assist students, parents, and guardians. The counsellor supports issues such as adjusting to school, managing stress, peer relationships, and future planning. There is no further information about wellbeing groups, workshops, or dedicated mental health staff beyond this role.

Safeguarding
The official website does not provide any published policies, procedures, or staff designations related to safeguarding or child protection, such as a designated safeguarding lead or formal reporting framework.
Parent Experience

History
REPS Ban Chang was founded in 2006 to meet growing demand for bilingual academic education in Rayong and Chonburi provinces. It began with a small student body and has since expanded into an all-through school educating over 1,000 children with the aim of delivering quality bilingual education throughout Nursery to Upper Secondary. 

Community
REPS Ban Chang fosters a community where students, teachers, and families participate in shared cultural and social experiences. Publicly documented activities include Thai cultural celebrations, such as Mother’s Day ceremonies, where students present performances and handmade cards to honor parents. The school also hosts music and arts showcases and student presentations, which give families an opportunity to engage with the learning environment. These activities reflect a focus on connecting students with both their peers and the broader school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The REPS Ban Chang official website offers no public information about a formal Parent‑Teacher Association, parent committees, or parent-led activities.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
REPS Ban Chang has invested in a safe and healthy campus with a range of superb facilities for all activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a dual-language curriculum using Thai and English from Nursery through Upper Secondary. The program develops bilingual literacy and biliteracy, delivering core subjects in both languages. Specialized subjects such as computational science and graphic design support cross-curricular thinking. The school participates in Cambridge Assessment International Education and national examinations, and serves over 1,000 students.

Arts & Creative
Art and creative subjects are integrated across the curriculum, with core activities including visual arts, music, and graphic design. Extracurricular offerings extend to visual arts, photography, archery, music, dancing, and STEAM, with after-school sessions from 15:40–16:30. Upper Primary and Lower Secondary include arts-related content such as graphic design within the humanities track.

Cultural & Language
The school operates a bilingual, biliterate curriculum in Thai and English, with core subjects taught in both languages. Chinese is offered in Lower Secondary. The school embraces Thai and Western traditions and aims to develop a multicultural, global mindset.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of after-school activities is offered, including football, taekwondo, visual arts, photography, archery, surf-skating, music, dancing, STEAM, ICT, and English language learning. Interdisciplinary programs include physical education, swimming, careers, and scouts, while leadership is encouraged through student groups and activities. Student leadership opportunities include the Student Representative Council and the Eco Team.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities include the Student Representative Council and the Eco Team. Core values are Knowledge, Character, and Leadership. Upper Primary and Lower Secondary provide a rigorous bilingual program with tracks in humanities and science that foster communication, critical thinking, and leadership development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A School Counsellor supports student mental health and wellbeing, with a dedicated Student Affairs team. The catering program offers balanced Thai and Western menus prepared by a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, with vegetarian options available. Kindergarten tuition includes lunch, snacks, milk, and accident insurance, and small class sizes in early years support individualized learning.
Languages

Language Provision
Bilingual, biliterate, bicultural education is central to the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual instruction with a focus on biliteracy and bicultural understanding.
Reputation

Awards
There is no public mention of awards received by the school on its site.

Accreditations
* Office of National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA): Thailand’s national authority that inspects and accredits schools across the country; REPS holds this accreditation as evidence of meeting national standards.

* Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE): The international body authorizing the school to administer Cambridge IP and KET/PET/FCE examinations, acting as an official examination centre for those globally recognised language qualifications.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Book a campus visit. The school encourages families to come in person to experience the environment and meet staff before applying.
2. Complete the application form and submit documents. Parents submit a completed application along with documents: student’s birth certificate or passport, prior school transcript, vaccination records, ID for parents/guardians, and photos. Forms must be accurate and complete to avoid delays. 
3. Attend interview and assessment. Both parents and student meet with school leaders, and students (typically primary and secondary) sit assessments to confirm placement. This helps determine readiness and appropriate class level. 
4. Receive offer and submit fees. Once accepted, parents pay the enrollment, application, deposit, and tuition fees. Requirement includes submitting proof of payment and agreeing to policies via the Engage Parent Portal. 

Scholarships
REPS Ban Chang offers academic and sports scholarships aimed primarily at students transitioning into Upper Secondary (M4–M6). Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic performance or notable talent in sports, and recipients are typically determined through school assessments and subject testing. Awarded scholarships may cover part of the tuition fee for the upper secondary years. The school does not publish specific eligibility criteria, application timelines, or scholarship amounts, indicating that awards are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Waitlist
REPS does seem to operate a formal waitlist or admissions pool system, based on their fees.
School Events
The school has not added events
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