Bangkok Patana School

Our guiding mission is to ensure that students of different nationalities grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring British international community. In today’s rapidly changing and challenging world we believe it to be the school’s primary task to foster in its community a life-long love of learning and a sense of responsible citizenship. Our educational programmes are designed to develop the understanding, skills and attitudes that support this. We believe that as we move through the processes of inquiry, discussion, decision making and reflection, we develop an understanding of ourselves, of other people and of our world.

School Life

Entry evaluation for students

New students do not have to take an academic test to enter the school; it is the school's philosophy to offer education to students who by virtue of their previous education experience, have no choice but to attend an English-speaking international school. Children are supported to fulfil their individual potential at whatever level they are academically. Children must, however, be fluent in English or be at a stage where they can achieve fluency given specialist support. When an application is made to enrol a child whose first language is not English, a member of the English as an Additional Language staff will meet the child to assess language competence before admission. Some students may also be assessed for any specific learning support needs, to ensure that we have the resources available to meet those needs.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Children applying for Nursery, Foundation Stage 1 and Foundation Stage 2 will have a school-readiness assessment with a member of our Foundation Stage team.

Waiting list

There are waiting lists in certain Year groups of the school, normally from Nursery to Foundation Stage 2, and from Year 4 to Year 12. We encourage any parent interested in enrolling their child in the school to contact our Admissions team as soon as possible to discuss the current situation. The school is committed to maintaining a 20% cap on the intake of Thai students, and as such these places are in high demand each year.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

No deadline for Non-Thai Nationals, however Thai Nationals must complete the Online Pre-Application Form by 15th January of the academic year prior to the one they wish their child to join. More information can be found at www.patana.ac.th/admissions_howto.asp

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes, this is permitted provided there is space in the specific Year group.