Policies and Placement
Year Group Placement
Year group placements are made according to the age norms that operate in the British system, and only in exceptional circumstances will places be offered outside these ranges. The curriculum will be sufficiently differentiated to cater for the normal ability range within the defined school year. Cut off dates for any given year are September 1st to August 31st inclusive.
For Year group placement by age range and Year group equivalents please see the following document:
Admissions Criteria
In accordance with our Guiding Statements, we welcome applications from students of all nationalities who are able to successfully access and benefit from our academic programmes. The admissions processes are designed to ensure that the students who join Bangkok Patana School thrive within our learning community.
To preserve the international diversity of our community and support our students in developing as global citizens, no single nationality will exceed 20% of the total student population. Admissions are carefully managed so that the number and balance of students in each Year group and class best support effective student learning. When a Year group or support programme approaches capacity, Bangkok Patana prioritises maintaining diversity within the student body. Our goal is to provide an enriching environment that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, experiences, and languages.
As places are limited, Thai nationals follow a dedicated application process to ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information. Families where a student holds only a Thai passport, or where both parents hold Thai passports (even if other passports are also held), are kindly asked to apply through the Online Application for Thai Nationals.
Students will only be considered for enrolment if residing in Bangkok with a Parent or Legal Guardian. In exceptional circumstances, we may allow students to reside with an Appointed Guardian.
Applications to join the school will be judged on the following criteria:
- The student’s ability to access the curriculum in a meaningful way with the support available in the requisite Year group.
- Previous school reports, references, confidential recommendation forms, writing samples and the results of any assessments.
- Demonstration of a student’s positive attitude to learning and characteristics of effective learning.
- The School’s ability to meet the student’s social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs.
- Availability of places within the appropriate Year group / class sizes.
- Maintaining balance and diversity within the Year group and class in terms of gender, nationality and language.
- Alignment of expectations and values between the parents and School, including the parents’ agreement to commit to and abide by the School’s Guiding Statements.
Waiting Pools
When the School receives applications for international students but is not able to make an offer immediately, students are placed in waiting pools for admission and the following factors will be considered when places become available:
- The applicant’s ability to thrive within and contribute towards our learning community.
- The availability of support for any English as an Additional Language, Learning Support or other needs.
- Prior connection to Bangkok Patana School i.e. sibling of current student, returning student in good standing, sibling or child of alumni.
- Applicant with other siblings applying for a place.
- Maintaining diversity and balance within Year groups in terms of gender, nationality and language.
- Date of completing application.
Applications for Thai nationals will be considered once per year in line with the dates outlined here. If places are not available, applicants will be invited to update their applications for reconsideration the following academic year.
Please note that an application is not complete and will not be considered for placement until all applicable documents have been submitted to the Admissions Office and the Application Fee has been paid.
Available places in certain age groups are regularly oversubscribed and parents are advised to make an early application or to contact the Admissions Office regarding the current enrolment situation.
