Rugby School Thailand
International School in Pattaya
Quick answer
Rugby School Thailand in Pattaya is the first Asian sister school to Rugby School UK (founded 1567) — drawing on 459 years of British boarding-school heritage. Serving 1,200 students from 47 nationalities aged 2 to 18 with day and boarding programmes, the school delivers the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE and A Level pathways. Accredited by COBIS, BSO and FOBISIA. Tuition $15,333-$27,083 per year. Premier UK boarding-school heritage in Eastern Thailand.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $15,333–$27,083/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 20) Pattaya international school · 1,200 students total.
- 47 nationalities top: Thai 39%, Chinese 15% British 12%, European 12%.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8am.
- Accreditations: COBIS, BSO, FOBISIA verified.
1,200
47 (Thai 39%, Chinese 15% British 12%, European 12%, Korean 7%, Japanese 4%, 11% Other)
18 avg / 20 max
Available
COBIS, BSO, FOBISIA
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Rugby School Thailand
Rugby School Thailand is an outstanding co-educational British International School for day and boarding students for children aged 2-18. The School, which is the first international outpost of the prestigious 453-year-old Rugby School UK, sits in the majestic rolling countryside of Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. It provides an education that is based on the expansive mindset and traditional values of the British private school model, and champions a new era of international education in Asia.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $15,333 – $27,083 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 552000 ฿-975000 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $22,858(+8%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $24,358 |
| Cost position in Pattaya | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE & A levels
Average Results Over 3 Year (2020 to 2023) IGCSE 52% A* & A 78% A* to B 100 Pass Rate A level 54% A & A* 71% A* to B 98% Pass Rate
Thai, Mandarin and Spanish
Mild needs for individual students able to access the curriculum can be catered for.
The school has a limited Support for Learning (SfL) department able to cater for mild special educational needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available throughout the School.
8am – 3:30 pm for the Pre-Prep School (aged 2 to 6) and 5:35pm for Prep (aged 7 to 12 noting the final hour is optional) and 6pm for Senior School (13+).
Yes, along with two snack breaks throughout the School. Costs included with stated tuition fees.
Yes.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Pattaya
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Thai 39%, Chinese 15% British 12%, European 12%, Korean 7%, Japanese 4%, 11% Other
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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