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The Regent's School was founded in Pattaya in 1995 by Dr. |
The Regent's School was founded in Pattaya in 1995 by Dr. Virachai Techavijit and started as an small [[Primary School]] serving the families of expatriates who worked at the nearby industrial port. The school's first [[headmaster]] was Richard Poulton who had previously been Head at [[Christ's Hospital]] School in the [[United Kingdom]]. He was succeeded by Simon Leslie, former Head of [[Geelong Grammar School]], in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. The current head is Mike Walton. |
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The School now has a second campus in Bangkok and an Outdoor Education Centre on Thailand's second largest island, [[Ko Chang]], near the Thai border with Cambodia. |
The School now has a second campus in Bangkok and an Outdoor Education Centre on Thailand's second largest island, [[Ko Chang]], near the Thai border with Cambodia. |
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Revision as of 07:17, 2 May 2008
The Regent's School is a coeducational boarding school. It has campuses in Pattaya and Bangkok in Thailand.
History
The Regent's School was founded in Pattaya in 1995 by Dr. Virachai Techavijit and started as an small Primary School serving the families of expatriates who worked at the nearby industrial port. The school's first headmaster was Richard Poulton who had previously been Head at Christ's Hospital School in the United Kingdom. He was succeeded by Simon Leslie, former Head of Geelong Grammar School, in Victoria, Australia. The current head is Mike Walton.
The School now has a second campus in Bangkok and an Outdoor Education Centre on Thailand's second largest island, Ko Chang, near the Thai border with Cambodia.
Accreditation
Regent’s School-Pattaya is accredited by WES in the UK (Ofsted Inspectors), also a member of Council of International Schools (CIS) and recognised by the British Embassy for diplomats' children.
Demographics
There are nearly 900 students of over 37 nationalities at Pattaya Campus and 76% of the student body are international.
Memberships
The School is a member of Federation of British International Schools in South and Southeast Asia (FOBISSEA) which provides opportunities for international sports and exchanges.
It is the only school in Thailand to be a member of the Round Square organisation, aiming to provide holistic education and outdoor adventures. It has been a member of the Round Square organisation since 1999.
Scholarships
- Global Connect Scholarships (for Eastern European students and Armenia)up to 90%, but usually 30%
- Diplomatic and Ministerial Connect Scholarships
- Music scholarships
- Academic Excellence Scholarships: each IGCSE examination grade "A" - 5%
Curriculum
The Regent's study programme is based on the English National Curriculum, leading to International General Certificate of Secondary Education, then the International Baccalaureate or A-levels. The Regent's is an official test centre for CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) and for Edexcel.
Tuition fee
- GBP 5,600 - 7,700 per year for day students;
- GBP 4,500 per year boarding fees.
References