Garden International School, Rayong

Garden International School is located in Ban Chang, a coastal town in Rayong Province, eastern Thailand. The school is situated near the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate and is around 30 minutes from U-Tapao International Airport. It is well connected by road to nearby cities like Pattaya and Rayong, making it accessible for both local and expatriate families. The area is residential and popular with families employed in the industrial corridor.

The school caters to students aged 2 to 18 and is structured into Foundation (Early Years), Primary (Years 1–6), Secondary (Years 7–11), and Sixth Form (Years 12–13). Students progress through EYFS, British Curriculum, IGCSE, and IB Diploma stages.

Garden International School is a co-educational day and boarding school. Full and weekly boarding options are available starting from Year 5.

Garden International School Rayong uses an inclusion model that integrates Quality First Teaching, differentiated instruction, and targeted support from a specialist team. Students identified with additional needs are supported through Learner Passports, created collaboratively with teachers, parents, and counsellors using an assess–plan–do–review cycle. Support may be delivered in-class, in small groups, or through individual sessions. Where needed, external professionals contribute to learning plans and help implement exam accommodations.

The school is not affiliated with any specific country but follows the British curriculum model.

The school has no religious affiliation and operates as a secular international school. It welcomes students of all faiths and cultural backgrounds.

The school day at Garden International School starts at 7:30 AM, with lessons beginning at 8:00 AM. Students have a mid-morning break and lunch between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. The day ends at 2:50 PM for Primary and 3:00 PM for Secondary students. Optional extra-curricular activities run until 4:10 PM.

Garden International School offers a school bus service to several surrounding areas, including Ban Chang, Sattahip, Rayong, Pattaya, and Ban Khai. The service provides home pickup and drop-off where feasible, using school-approved transport providers. Bus fees vary by location and range from THB 18,000 to THB 32,100 per term, depending on the distance and fuel costs.

Garden International School, Rayong offers a structured progression of international programmes from Early Years to Sixth Form.

The Foundation Stage (Nursery to Reception) follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, supporting early learning and development.

Primary students (Years 1–6) follow the British National Curriculum, with subjects adapted to suit an international context.

In Years 10 and 11, students work toward the Cambridge IGCSE qualifications across a wide range of subjects.

For Years 12 and 13, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which includes six subjects along with the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).

Specialist teachers support areas such as languages, arts, physical education, and English as an Additional Language.

The school does not specifically label its support as “Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)” on the website. However, its practices reflect structured attention to student wellbeing and emotional development. Garden Rayong promotes confidence, collaboration, and school connectedness through weekly House competitions, cultural events, and themed experience days. In the Secondary section, students in the IB programme participate in Wellbeing Wednesday sessions led by the school counsellor, covering topics such as stress awareness and coping strategies. These initiatives are embedded in the broader pastoral programme and are supported by academic and co-curricular staff throughout the school.

Garden Rayong adopts an inclusion model to support students with SEND, following UK guidelines even though not legally required in Thailand. Support includes Quality First Teaching, differentiation, co‑teaching, and in-class assistance tailored to student needs. A Learner Passport is created collaboratively using an assess–plan–do–review cycle for personalized support strategies. The SEN department works closely with the school counsellor and may consult external specialists (e.g. educational psychologists) for students with cognitive, sensory, or socio‑emotional needs.

EAL support is embedded within the school’s inclusion approach and uses structured assessment frameworks and teaching strategies. Students are screened using the WIDA framework, and those below level 2 or 3 are provided tailored interventions through an inclusive, scaffolded approach. Support is phased through the school, from Foundation to Year 13, and includes subject-specific language support, with regular reassessment throughout the year to monitor progress.

Mental wellness is encouraged through a combination of pastoral care, structured programmes, and community rituals. The counsellor leads targeted sessions like Wellbeing Wednesday, helping students understand stress, its triggers, and practical coping techniques. Wider programs, including House system challenges, experience days, and cultural events, provide opportunities for emotional insight, peer support, and a sense of belonging within the student body.

There is no publicly available safeguarding or child protection policy on Garden International School Rayong’s official website. However, the school does state that it takes child protection very seriously and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students. While the site affirms this general commitment, it does not provide details on designated safeguarding staff, procedures, or formal protocols. Parents seeking specific information on safeguarding practices would need to contact the school directly.

1. Book a private school tour (optional). You can arrange a weekday appointment with a member of the senior leadership team to visit the campus and explore facilities. GIS notes that places fill quickly, and tours provide a helpful insight for prospective families.

2. Submit assessment and required documents. Students typically undergo English and readiness assessments. Parents are asked to provide recent school reports (two years where available), passport-size photographs, birth certificates, visa documentation, and, if applicable, parent ID/visa information. Previous school references are also requested, especially for older students.

3. Ensure decision and pay the required fees. Admission is subject to placement in the correct year group, pending Principal approval. Required fees, including enrolment and refundable deposits, and boarding deposits if applicable, must be paid at offer acceptance.

4. Confirm placement and organise logistics. After payment confirmation, placement is secured. Parents are then supported in arranging school uniforms, transportation, bus routes, boarding schedules, and the student’s start date.

The school website and admissions guides do not publicly detail scholarship programmes or criteria.

Garden International School, Rayong does not operate a waitlist or pool system.