Brighton College Bangkok, Vibhavadi opens in August 2025.
Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
500 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
5 |
Most common nationality |
Thai and British |
Ratio of local students to international students |
80:20 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Mandarin |
Max. number of students per class |
17 for Pre-Prep and 25 for Prep School and Senior School |
Average number of students per class |
17 for Pre-Prep and 25 for Prep School and Senior School |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
IPads and Tablets |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
No |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Results in these examinations |
49% of IGCSE grades awarded A*-A
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Less than 1 hour |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
SENCO |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
SENCO |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Paper and interview exams |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
7:30 am |
School finish time |
3:00 pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of sports, arts and social activities. |
Sports activities included |
Sport is for everyone at Brighton College; from its pupils in the earliest year groups, all the way up to those studying for IGCSE and A Level in Physical Education. BCBV teaches and plays football and tennis, basketball and badminton, athletics, swimming, kayaking, and much more, making the most of its world-class facilities. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
400-seat theatre, libraries, dance studio, individual music practice, ICT etc. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Exceptional indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available including BCBV's stunning roof-top swimming pool. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Brighton College Bangkok, Vibhavadi is a sister to England's School of the Decade. Academic excellence in a culture of curiosity, confidence and kindness. For boys and girls aged 2-18. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The school offers the British curriculum and pupils benefit from outstanding pastoral care delivered through a traditional House system. A Brighton College education offers all of its pupils a caring, supportive and tolerant environment in which they can develop a lifelong passion for learning. |