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High School of English National Curriculum Pre-Prep Programme, Reception
- Chonburi, Thailand
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
Reception at Rugby School Thailand follows the English National Curriculum in English near Pattaya.
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge and study skills for English National Curriculum Pre-Prep Programme
- Reception. Apply critical thinking
- Communication
- And independent learning across assessed coursework. Prepare for progression to the next academic level.
Curriculum
- Children follow the English National Curriculum in a play-based Early Years setting
- Moving to Years 1 and 2 with literacy and numeracy alongside Forest School outdoor learning. Pastoral care and the school ethos shape each day. The page does not list individual subjects or credits.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age-based year-group entry
- Selective by the school's own assessment
- With IGCSE results considered for older students
- No entry into Years 11 and 13. English levels set per year group (CEFR) and assessed in school.
Accepted academic background
No prior qualification, Age-based year-group entry with a play-based assessment (ages 2-5) and discussion with parents, Years 1-2 assessed with literacy, Numeracy and reasoning tests plus interview.
Language tests
- Institutional test CEFR A2 Year 3
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts or school reports
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence when applicable
- Guardian and accommodation documents when required.
How to apply
- Check year-group entry and assessment requirements for the age (rolling intake
- Most places for August). Apply online through the school's OpenApply portal and pay the 5
- 500 THB application fee (USD 190 overseas). Provide the documents requested in the application. Sit the age-appropriate assessment (play-based for ages 2-5. Computer-based literacy
- Numeracy and reasoning from Year 2) and interview. Receive an offer and pay the 200
- 000 THB acceptance fee and 100
- 000 THB refundable deposit. Request school support for the Non-Immigrant ED student visa via the Visa Services page.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ฿688,000 THB |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ฿5,500 THB |
| Deposit | ฿20,000 THB |
Program details
| Campus | Chonburi campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Pre-Prep |
| Department | Academic Department |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 8 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
April 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is ฿688,000 THB per year. The application fee is ฿5,500 THB. The deposit is ฿20,000 THB. The estimated living cost is ฿389,450 THB.
Accepted language tests: Institutional test CEFR A2 Year 3. An interview is required.