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The Regent's School was founded in Pattaya in 1995 by Dr. Virachai Techavijit and started as a 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. |
The Regent's School was founded in Pattaya in 1995 by Dr. Virachai Techavijit and started as a 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 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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== Accreditation == |
== Accreditation == |
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Regent’s School |
Both campuses of The Regent’s School are accredited by WES in the UK (Ofsted Inspectors) and are also members of Council of International Schools (CIS) and recognised by the British Embassy for diplomats' children. The Regent’s School, Pattaya, is a member of the [http://www.roundsquare.org Round Square Association]. |
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[[Image:round square.jpg|thumb|300px|H.M. King Constantine, the Round Square Chairman and Regent's School students]] |
[[Image:round square.jpg|thumb|300px|H.M. King Constantine, the Round Square Chairman and Regent's School students]] |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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There are nearly 900 students of over 37 nationalities at Pattaya Campus and 76% of the student body are international. |
There are nearly 900 students of over 37 nationalities at the Pattaya Campus and 76% of the student body are international. The Bangkok Campus has over 500 students. |
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==Memberships== |
==Memberships== |
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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. |
The Regent's School is a member of Federation of British International Schools in South and Southeast Asia (FOBISSEA) which provides opportunities for international sports and exchanges. |
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==Scholarships== |
==Scholarships== |
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==Curriculum == |
==Curriculum == |
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The Regent's study programme is based on the English [[National Curriculum]], leading to [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education]], then the [[International Baccalaureate]]. The Regent's is an official test centre for CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) and for Edexcel. |
The Regent's School's study programme is based on the English [[National Curriculum]], leading to [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education]], then the [[International Baccalaureate]]. The Regent's is an official test centre for CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) and for Edexcel. |
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== Tuition fee == |
== Tuition fee == |
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Revision as of 07:31, 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 a 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 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
Both campuses of The Regent’s School are accredited by WES in the UK (Ofsted Inspectors) and are also members of Council of International Schools (CIS) and recognised by the British Embassy for diplomats' children. The Regent’s School, Pattaya, is a member of the Round Square Association.
Demographics
There are nearly 900 students of over 37 nationalities at the Pattaya Campus and 76% of the student body are international. The Bangkok Campus has over 500 students.
Memberships
The Regent's School is a member of Federation of British International Schools in South and Southeast Asia (FOBISSEA) which provides opportunities for international sports and exchanges.
Scholarships
- Global Connect Scholarships (for European students)
- Diplomatic and Ministerial Connect Scholarships
- Music scholarships
Curriculum
The Regent's School's study programme is based on the English National Curriculum, leading to International General Certificate of Secondary Education, then the International Baccalaureate. The Regent's is an official test centre for CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) and for Edexcel.
Tuition fee
- GBP 6,300 for day fee;
- GBP 11,000 for full boarding per year