Boarding Schools Worldwide

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · ¥2.1M–¥3.4M

Canadian Academy (CA) is a PreK–Grade 12 international day and boarding IB school on Rokko Island in Kobe, Japan, founded in 1913. Offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP), CA educates approximately 674 students from over 40 nationalities in an entirely English-medium environment. The school's philosophy centres on 'developing the whole child'—fostering international mindedness, curiosity, and a healthy appetite for learning. With a 75% international student body, robust extracurricular programmes, and a close-knit, diverse community supported by an active PTA and integrated counselling, CA prepares graduates for universities worldwide.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 11–18 · ¥9.8M–¥10.6M

Harrow International School Appi Japan is a full-boarding British international school opened in August 2022 in the mountain resort of Appi Kogen, Iwate Prefecture, for students aged 11–18 (Year 7–13). It delivers the IGCSE and A-Level curriculum in small classes of 12–18 students, drawing on Harrow's 450-year tradition of holistic education and the school's core values of Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship. The 90,000 m² campus features world-class sports, arts, and STEAM facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, 18 tennis courts, an Alpine Ski Academy, and a dedicated Innovation Centre. With approximately 70% of students from overseas, the school provides a truly international community supported by round-the-clock pastoral care from resident House Masters and House Parents.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 11–18 · ¥4.5M–¥5.5M

Rugby School Japan (RSJ) is a premier British-style international day and boarding school located in Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa City, Chiba — approximately 30 minutes from central Tokyo. Opened in September 2023, it serves coeducational Years 7–13 (ages 11–18) following the UK national curriculum through IGCSE and A-Level. RSJ's guiding philosophy is 'The Whole Person, The Whole Point,' combining academic rigour with expansive co-curricular programmes in sport, music, drama, and debate within a traditional House system. Students from over 20 nationalities study together, supported by a bilingual pastoral team, EAL provision, and a purpose-built Garden Campus with world-class facilities including a 25m indoor pool, Black Box theatre, and sports pitches.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 2–18 · THB 361.2K–THB 743.7K

Bromsgrove International School Thailand (BIST) is a co-educational British curriculum school founded in 2002, offering day and boarding places for students aged 2–18. Located at Windsor Park Golf Club near Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, it combines academic rigour through IGCSE, A Levels and BTEC with strong sports, arts, and languages programmes. With over 27 nationalities represented in its community, BIST provides a genuinely international environment led by experienced, internationally qualified staff. The school is CIS-accredited and affiliated with Bromsgrove School UK, giving students access to a prestigious global network and pathways to top universities worldwide.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 2–18 · THB 146.3K–THB 1.1M

Harrow International School Bangkok is a leading British international day and boarding school in Don Mueang, Bangkok, founded in 1998 and part of the prestigious Harrow family of schools. Educating around 1,600 students aged 18 months to 18 years from over 35 nationalities, the school follows the British National Curriculum through IGCSE and A-Level. Set on a 35-acre green garden campus, it combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care, a rich house system, and a world-class co-curricular programme including arts, sport, and outdoor education. Graduates consistently gain places at top universities worldwide, with 91% securing their first-choice in 2024.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 2–18 · —

Regents International School Pattaya is a leading British international school in Eastern Thailand, founded in 1994 and now home to over 1,100 students from more than 50 countries. As the only school in Eastern Thailand to offer both the IB Diploma Programme and A-Levels, it provides families with unparalleled academic flexibility. The school combines a holistic, personalised learning approach with world-class facilities including a 350-seat auditorium, dual swimming pools, and a STEAM lab. Under the Nord Anglia Education umbrella, Regents partners with institutions such as Juilliard to enrich its arts curriculum and delivers outstanding university outcomes including placements at QS Top 100 universities worldwide.