Rugby School Thailand is a A-Levels / British Curriculum school in Bang Lamung, Thailand. Founded in 2017. It serves 1,000 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $15,456 to $40,468 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are offered for students entering Years 7, 8, 9, 10, or 12, and may include up to 20% remission on tuition and boarding fees. Awards are merit-based and available in the following categories: Academic (based on entrance assessments, academic records, subject-specific tests, and interviews); Arts, Drama, Music, Design & Technology (portfolio or record of achievement, department interview, audition or practical test); Sports (swimming, football, basketball, rugby, tennis, golf, volleyball, athletics — candidates must meet minimum academic requirements and pass a practical assessment or trial).
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About
Rugby School Thailand is an international British curriculum day and boarding school near Pattaya City in Chonburi province, Thailand, catering to students aged 2 to 18. The school offers a holistic education guided by the ethos 'The Whole Person, The Whole Point', combining academic excellence with sport, music, art, drama, and over 300 weekly enrichment activities. Set on an 80-acre campus, it serves 1,000+ students from 45+ nationalities with a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio and flexible boarding options.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Rugby School Thailand is set on an 80-acre rural campus and is affiliated with Rugby School UK. Key differentiators include an Outdoor Education Centre with zip-lines, high ropes, lake activities and bushcraft; over 300 co-curricular activities per term; COBIS Beacon status for both boarding and co-curricular enrichment; and flexible boarding models from Year 6.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 3 | THB 739,000~$ 20,247 |
| Year 9 | THB 922,000~$ 25,260 |
| Reception | THB 664,000~$ 18,192 |
| Years 1-2 | THB 711,000~$ 19,479 |
| Years 4-6 | THB 748,000~$ 20,493 |
| Years 7-8 | THB 836,000~$ 22,904 |
| Years 10-11 | THB 954,000~$ 26,137 |
| Years 12-13 | THB 975,000~$ 26,712 |
| Pre-Nursery / Nursery (Full Day) | THB 552,000~$ 15,123 |
| Pre-Nursery / Nursery (Half Day) | THB 333,000~$ 9,123 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 552,000 - 1,445,300. Application fee: $190.
Admissions Process
- 1Book a school tour or virtual consultation. 2. Submit an application form with required documents including passport copy, school reports from the past two years, and any specialist reports; an application fee is payable at this stage. 3. Applicants complete age-appropriate assessments including English and maths tests; scholarship applicants complete additional subject-specific evaluations; interviews may be conducted. 4. If successful, the school issues an offer letter; parents confirm the place by paying the acceptance fee and refundable deposit, after which the school guides families through onboarding.
Admissions Details
Rugby School Thailand does not publicly disclose information about operating a waitlist or pool system on their official website.
Boarding Life
Full boarding, weekly boarding, and part boarding options are available from Year 6. Boarding fees cover accommodation, all daily meals, and snacks twice daily. A boarding expenses deposit of THB 20,000 is required. Boarding students have access to Saturday Enrichment activities at no extra cost and transport to/from Bangkok on weekends.
Full boarding (7 nights/week), weekly boarding (up to 5 nights/week), and part boarding (up to 3 nights/week) available from Year 6. The school provides transport to and from Bangkok on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday each week. Boarding students have access to Saturday Enrichment activities at no extra cost.
School Day
Pre-Prep (Pre-Nursery to Year 2): students arrive 08:00–08:30, school day ends 15:20, after-school clubs until 17:00. Prep and Senior Schools (Years 3–13): pick-up between 07:35 and 08:00, classes conclude at 17:05, extracurricular activities may extend the day to 18:00.
Student Life
Senior houses are Rupert Brooke, School House, Southfield, Sheriff, Town House, and Tudor. Prep houses are Arnold, Beauclerc, Hardy, and Webb Ellis.
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.
Lunch is included in tuition fees. All daily meals are included in inclusive boarding fees, and boarders receive snacks twice daily.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific mental wellbeing programmes, mental health staff, or formal counselling services.
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.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prep (Ages 7-13) | British Curriculum | — |
| Pre-Prep (Ages 2-6) | British Curriculum | — |
| Senior (Ages 13-16) | British Curriculum | — |
| Sixth Form (Ages 16-18) | A-Levels | Students received over 100 university offers for Class of 2026, including top 50 universities globally; 100% success rate for Dentistry applicants |
School Background
The Teepsuwan family own Rugby School Thailand. The Governing Body has overall responsibility for strategic development, with Governors appointed by the owners and by Rugby School International Limited, Rugby School UK's international arm. The Veraphan Foundation provides fee remissions for select Thai students.
COBIS Beacon Status for BoardingCOBIS Beacon Status for Co-Curricular Enrichment