Please visit Global Education Fair 2016 in Yerevan (14 May 2016, Best Western Congress Hotel, Picasso Hall ) for more information about this program and scholarship opportunities
We provide a bespoke and broad curriculum that exposes our students to both academic and social challenges that contribute to them becoming life-long learners and responsible global citizens. Our body of professional international teaching staff ensure their support and breadth of knowledge allows Regent's students to achieve to their full potential. Read our school profile to gain a better understanding of our achievements.
The breakdown:
Key Stage 3 = Years 7 - 9 - English National Curriculum
Key Stage 4 = Years 10 & 11 - IGCSE
Key Stage 5 = Years 12 & 13 - Sixth Form and International Baccalaureate (IB)
KEY STAGE 3 (YEARS 7 – 9)
Our Secondary students follow a curriculum that is based on the English National Curriculum.
Each Key Stage 3 student (aged 11 to 14 years old and in Years 7 – 9) receives the encouragement and support they require to reach their full potential. We provide a wide array of subjects that are designed to challenge and broaden the minds of our students to prepare them to for the further academic challenges that come with IGCSE and the pre-university studies of IB.
KEY STAGE 3 (YEARS 7 – 9)
Our Secondary students follow a curriculum that is based on the English National Curriculum.
Each Key Stage 3 student (aged 11 to 14 years old and in Years 7 – 9) receives the encouragement and support they require to reach their full potential. We provide a wide array of subjects that are designed to challenge and broaden the minds of our students to prepare them to for the further academic challenges that come with IGCSE and the pre-university studies of IB.
Students in Years 7 to 9 study the following subjects:
- English (or English as an Additional Language for non-native speakers)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Thai (for Thai students) or a Modern Foreign Language
- Art
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- Geography
- History
- Information Technology
- Literacy
- Music
- Physical Education
- Thai for All
KEY STAGE 4 (YEARS 10 & 11)
The IGCSE is a comprehensive programme of study, academic challenge and life skills appropriate for students aged 14 to 16 years old. Regent’s students are able to choose from a wide range of subjects and the programme is designed to prepare them for success in the pre-university programme of the IB.
Our IGCSE teachers are dedicated and knowledgeable individuals that strive to ensure each child receives the support they need to reach their full potential. As a result our students often achieve grades that surpass those of their UK counterparts.
Students in Years 10 and 11 study the following compulsory subjects:
- English Language and Literature or English as a Second Language
- Mathematics
- Triple Science - Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Co-ordinated Science (Double Award).
- Thai (for Thai students)
- Core Physical Education (non IGCSE)
- PHSCE (Personal, Health, Social and Citizenship Education - non IGCSE)
Students are also required to choose four further subjects (three if they are Thai). The optional subjects offered are:
- Accounting
- Art and Design
- Business Studies
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- Economics
- French
- Geography
- History
- Information Communication Technology
- Mandarin
- Music
- Physical Education
The University of Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSEs are amongst the most recognised qualifications in the world. These courses are renowned for developing vital educational skills, including recall of knowledge, oral skills, problem solving, initiative, teamwork and investigative skills. The resulting qualification provides a sound foundation for Higher Education courses such as the IB Diploma Programme; a pathway that could lead to securing universities all over the world.
If you decide to apply for a place for your son or daughter at The Regent’s International School, Bangkok, our Admissions team are here to help guide you through the process.
THE APPLICATION
You will need to complete our Application Form (link into form) and pay an application Fee of 5,500THB. Please note, this is not a commitment on your part to accept a place, nor does it represent a formal offer from the school. Your application can either be:
- Submitted on the day of your initial visit
- Returned by e-mail, with the Application Fee paid by bank transfer; or
- Submitted to the Admissions Office on the day of Assessment.
In order to complete the application, there are several additional documents, which we require from you before your son or daughter can be assessed;
- A photocopy of your child’s birth certificate or passport
- A copy of your (the parent’s) passports (first page only)
- 2 photos size 2 x 2 inch of your child
- 2 photos size 1 x 1 inch of you (parents)
- Copy of ID card (Thai nationals only)
- Copies of your child’s recent school reports
- Where applicable, a copy of any educational psychologist’s or medical reports that will help us to understand how best we can meet your son or daughter’s particular learning needs
- A photocopy of your House Registration (Thai nationals only)
THE ASSESSMENT
The Assessment takes place with school by appointment, although in some circumstances it may be possible for the assessment to be sat in a family’s country of residence where that is outside of Thailand. The Admissions team will be happy to advise you.
In most cases, the assessment is as follows:
- Early Years (Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception) will stay in the appropriate class/year level for approximately 1 - 2 hours as a trial session. This appointment includes a period of time in the classroom to ensure that your child is ready to start school – there is no formal testing. It is a requirement that your child is toilet trained and is no longer bottle or breast feeding to be considered for a place.
- Primary candidates (Y1 – Y6) will spend two days with appropriate class/year level from 8.00am – 2.30 pm for assessment process. On these Trial Days, parents/guardian will leave their child/ren with us for the whole period of time as a normal school day.
- Secondary candidates (Year 7+) will be tested in Mathematics, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning (also Science for Year 12 candidates). The candidates will have an interview with a Senior member of staff who shall provide direct feedback to parents. The whole process will take up to 4 hours.
A Boarding Placement (Year 4+) the applicant will be interviewed by one of our Boarding team.
THE OFFER OF A PLACE
We aim to send you written confirmation that we can offer your son\daughter a place at Regent’s within 72 hours of the assessment. In the case of a student applying to enter the IB Diploma course (Year 12), the offer of a place will be conditional on the student gaining appropriate grades in his or her public examinations. In the case of students who are sitting GCSE examinations, this would be five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C.
ACCEPTANCE AND GUARANTEE OF A PLACE
If you wish to accept the offer of a place at the school, we ask that you do so within two weeks of receiving the formal offer letter. Your child’s place will only be guaranteed if you have paid the non-refundable Enrolment Fee within two weeks of being offered a place. If you choose not to pay the Enrolment Fee and that Year Group becomes over-subscribed your child’s place maybe offered to another pupil.
Please visit Global Education Fair 2016 in Yerevan (14 May 2016, Best Western Congress Hotel, Picasso Hall ) for more information about this program and scholarship opportunities