Regents International School Pattaya

The Only Dual-Pathway School in Eastern Thailand

One of Regents International School Pattaya's most distinctive academic features is its position as the sole school on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard to offer both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and A-Levels simultaneously. For families choosing between the breadth of the IB and the depth of A-Levels, Regents removes the need to make that choice at enrolment — students can assess their strengths and interests before committing at the end of Year 11.

Academic Results (2025)

The school's exam results across all three upper-secondary tracks show consistent performance:

IB Diploma Programme

• Pass rate: 100%
• Average score: 32 points (global average: 30.58)
• All students successfully completed the diploma

IGCSE (Years 10–11)

• A* and A grades: 33% of all subject entries
• A* to C grades: 91% of all subject entries

A-Level

• A* to A: 14%
• A* to B: 41%
• A* to C: 55%

University Destinations

Regents consistently places graduates at QS Top 100 universities around the world. The school's Nord Anglia network provides students with access to exclusive university guidance resources, collaborative programmes, and alumni mentorship spanning the group's 80+ schools globally.

Curriculum Breadth

The secondary curriculum at Regents is broad and well-resourced:

• IGCSE subjects span sciences, humanities, languages, arts, technology, and PE
• A-Level offerings include Art & Design, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and PE
• IB DP subjects include Group 1–6 coverage with options such as English B, French B, Spanish B, Mandarin B, Biology HL/SL, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics AA/AI, Computer Science, Psychology, Business Management, Economics, Visual Arts, Music, and Environmental Systems & Societies

All secondary students also study Thai language, ensuring cultural integration alongside international academic rigour.

Teaching Philosophy

Across all year groups, teaching at Regents is characterised by an individualised, holistic approach — the school emphasises that every child's learning journey is tailored to their passions and strengths. This philosophy is operationalised through small class sizes (average 17 students) and a student-to-teacher ratio of 22:1, enabling meaningful teacher-student relationships and targeted academic support.

Non-Selective Philosophy

Regents International School Pattaya operates a non-selective admissions process — a deliberate philosophical choice that reflects the school's belief that outstanding education should be accessible to every motivated learner, not just those who perform best on entrance tests. Rather than using assessments to filter out applicants, Regents uses its entry evaluation purely to understand each child's individual learning needs and plan appropriate support from day one.

This approach means families can apply with confidence that their child will be considered holistically, with decisions made on fit and capacity rather than competitive ranking.

Admissions Process

Step 1 — Application

• Submit application form with a non-refundable 7,500 THB application fee
• Applications accepted year-round (rolling admissions)
• Open to students aged 2–18 (Pre-nursery to Year 13)

Step 2 — Assessment

• Age-appropriate entrance assessment to identify learning profile
• Assessment is not competitive; no pass/fail threshold

Step 3 — Offer and Enrollment

• Non-refundable enrollment fee payable upon accepting an offer:
  • 60,000 THB for Pre-nursery and Reception
  • 107,000 THB for Year 1 through Year 13

Scholarship Programme

While admissions are non-selective, Regents does recognise exceptional talent through its Nord Anglia Signature Scholarships. These merit-based awards are available to students who demonstrate outstanding ability in:

• Arts (visual arts, performing arts)
• Sports
• Round Square ethos (leadership, community service, international understanding)
• Academic excellence

Scholarship details including award amounts and application timelines are available on the school's dedicated scholarships page. There is no publicly confirmed needs-based financial aid programme separate from these scholarships.

What Families Should Know

• No waitlist is commonly reported — places are offered as capacity allows
• EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is available, meaning students who are not yet fully English-proficient can still be admitted and supported
• Boarding places are more limited (approximately 60 places) and may have separate capacity constraints
• The school does not publish an acceptance rate, consistent with its non-selective positioning

Extracurricular Life at Regents

One of the most striking features of life at Regents International School Pattaya is the sheer breadth and distinctiveness of its extracurricular programme. The school's tropical coastal location and membership of the Nord Anglia global network combine to create opportunities that few international schools anywhere in the world can match.

Sports and Physical Activities

Beyond the expected team sports, Regents has developed a roster of activities that capitalise on its unique environment:

• Freediving — reflecting Pattaya's proximity to the Gulf of Thailand
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — competitive martial art with a growing global following
• Gymnastics — structured programme across age groups
• Rollerblading — recreational and skill-based club
• Cosmic Yoga — mindfulness-oriented physical activity
• Swimming — in two outdoor pools on campus
• Team sports: football, rugby, basketball, volleyball, and more

The sports programme ranges from recreational participation to competitive inter-school events, with students representing Regents at regional and international tournaments.

Arts and Creative Activities

Through its collaboration with the Juilliard School — one of the world's most prestigious performing arts conservatories — Nord Anglia (and by extension Regents) brings world-class arts education to students regardless of geography. On campus, creative opportunities include:

• Drama and theatre productions in the 350-seat auditorium
• Choir and Orchestra
• Dance (multiple styles)
• Fine Arts and painting
• Cross-stitch and textile arts
• Photography, graphic communication, and 3D design (also available as IGCSE subjects)

Academic and Leadership Clubs

• Robotics and Coding clubs
• Math Club and Science Club
• Model United Nations (MUN) — students participate in international conferences
• Debate society

Community and Service

• Eco Committee — sustainability and environmental stewardship
• UNICEF Club — global humanitarian awareness and fundraising
• Leadership Council — student voice and governance

Language Enrichment

Beyond Thai (which is compulsory for all students), Regents offers a remarkable range of additional languages as both curriculum subjects and enrichment activities:

• Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean, Russian

This breadth reflects the school's 50+ nationality student body and its commitment to genuine multilingual education.

The Regents Difference

What makes Regents' extracurricular programme distinctive is the integration of place (Pattaya's coastal, tropical setting), global partnership (Nord Anglia / Juilliard collaborations), and student agency (clubs driven by student interest). The school's stated aim is to ensure that every student finds their passion — and the programme is wide enough to make that ambition credible.

A Campus Built for Holistic Development

Regents International School Pattaya sits on a lush tropical campus in Pong, Banglamung — a setting that shapes the school's distinctive atmosphere. With over 1,100 students from more than 50 countries, the school has cultivated a genuinely cosmopolitan community that feels both international and intimate.

Campus Facilities

The campus facilities are among the most comprehensive on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard:

Sports

• 2 outdoor swimming pools
• Gymnasium and sports hall
• Football pitches and athletics track
• Multi-sport courts (basketball, volleyball)

Arts & Performing Arts

• 350-seat auditorium — a statement arts facility hosting drama productions, concerts, and community events
• Music studios and practice rooms
• Dance studio
• Art and design rooms

Academic & Technology

• STEAM laboratory
• Science laboratories
• ICT and computer science labs
• Library and learning resource centre

Boarding

• Separate boys' and girls' boarding houses
• 24-hour qualified supervision
• Meals provided (breakfast and dinner)
• Weekend activities programme for boarders

Boarding Community

Regents is one of very few international schools in Thailand with a residential boarding programme. Around 60 students live on campus, making it a compact, close-knit boarding community. Boarding is available from Year 3 (age 8) upwards, which is notably young by international boarding standards and reflects the school's commitment to providing a safe, nurturing residential environment for younger students.

Boarding fees are set at THB 424,650 per year (in addition to tuition), with a THB 30,000 retainer deposit. Boarders benefit from structured evenings, academic support, and weekend excursions.

Community Demographics

The student body is 73% international and 27% Thai, reflecting Regents' positioning as an expatriate-family school that also warmly welcomes local Thai students. The multicultural environment is explicitly valued — students regularly interact across nationalities in class, activities, and the boarding house, preparing them for life as global citizens.

Atmosphere

The overall campus atmosphere is described by the school as dynamic, inclusive, and aspirational. The combination of small average class sizes (17 students), personalised learning, and a wide extracurricular offering means that students are known as individuals rather than faces in a crowd.

Founding and Early Growth

Regents International School Pattaya was established in 1994 to serve the emerging expatriate community on Thailand's rapidly developing Eastern Seaboard. Pattaya, while internationally known as a resort city, was also developing as a hub for multinational businesses and diplomats drawn by the Eastern Economic Corridor — and their families needed a school that met international standards.

The school opened with a founding community of approximately 40 students. Within just five years, that number had surpassed 400 — a tenfold growth that reflects the speed at which the international community in the region was expanding in the late 1990s.

IB Authorisation and Nord Anglia Era

A defining milestone came on 15 July 2002, when Regents was authorised as an IB World School — one of the first schools in the region to achieve this status. IB authorisation signalled the school's commitment to internationally recognised, rigorous academic standards and opened pathways to universities worldwide for its graduates.

The school subsequently joined the Nord Anglia Education group, one of the world's leading premium international school organisations operating over 80 schools globally. This affiliation brought significant benefits:

• Access to Nord Anglia's global university partnerships and academic resources
• Collaborations with institutions such as the Juilliard School (performing arts) and MIT (STEM)
• Shared best practices across a worldwide network of international schools
• Enhanced professional development for teaching staff

Facilities Expansion

Through the 2010s and 2020s, Regents invested heavily in its campus:

• Construction of a 350-seat auditorium for performing arts
• Development of dedicated boarding houses (boys' and girls')
• Addition of a STEAM laboratory and expanded science facilities
• Dual outdoor swimming pools

Present Day

Today Regents is home to over 1,100 students from more than 50 countries, with approximately 60 boarding students living on campus. It holds accreditation from the IB Organisation, the British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection programme, and the Education Development Trust. The school's 2025 IB results — a 100% pass rate with an average score of 32 — are testament to three decades of academic development.