Application Process for Non-Thai Students

When to Apply

2023/24 Places

We are still accepting applications for 2023/24. Please note that many Year groups are currently full, and in this case, applications will be placed in a waiting pool.  Kindly contact our Admissions Office to check availability before applying. You can reach us at admissions@patana.ac.th and/or +66 2785 2205 – 2209 / +66 2785 2228.

2024/25 Places

We are now accepting applications for 2024/25.  Applications are accepted year-round, and we encourage families to make early applications.  If places are not yet available for 2024/25, applications will be processed and placed in a waiting pool. Kindly contact our Admissions Office if you have any questions before applying. You can reach us at admissions@patana.ac.th and/or +66 2785 2205 – 2209 / +66 2785 2228.

Kindly note that any documents that are not in English must be translated professionally before the application process is started.

School Tours and Virtual Visits

Please contact us to arrange an on-site school tour, a Zoom tour or a video chat with a member of the admissions team. For a quick glimpse into life on campus please visit our YouTube channel.

Step by Step Process

Step 1: Prepare Documents

A. School Recommendation

This must be sent directly to admissions@patana.ac.th by your child’s current teacher with a writing sample.

B. Documents

Please prepare scans ready for uploading to the online application. If any documents are not in English, please provide professionally translated copies.

  • School Reports (Last 2 years)
  • Child’s Birth Certificate or Adoption Papers
  • Child’s and Parents’ Passports (Photo page only)
  • Individual photos of child and parents
  • Thai ID and House Registration (Only for Dual nationals with one Thai parent)

C. Forms

Please print, complete and scan ready for uploading to the online application.

  • Application Fee – Payment Options
  • Year Group Forms (No forms required for Year 2)
Step 2: Submit Online Application

Applying Online

All applications must be submitted online. Please note that we are unable to process any application until all required documentation has been received. Submission of an application form does not guarantee a place.

As a first-time user, please register to create a login and password.

Please note that this application is for Non-Thai or Dual National Applicants. Please check with our Admissions team before applying if you are unsure which application to use.

Visa Requirements

Non-Thai students must hold a valid non-Immigrant visa in order to attend school.  If you have questions regarding visas please contact us before applying.

Safeguarding

All parents are required to read and abide by our Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Parents. A hard copy will be provided for you to sign in the Admissions Office before your child(ren) begin(s) school.

Please take the time to read this important document before proceeding with your application, to ensure you have a clear understanding of our School expectations.

Code of Conduct for Parents (the link will open in a new tab so that you can return here, once you have read the document.)

Step 3: Application Review And Assessments

If you are not yet in Thailand, our Admissions team can send a remote assessment pack to your child’s current school/teacher, if you provide these details to our office along with your child’s application.

Applications will be reviewed and and required assessments arranged subject to the availablity of places.

We will assess the following applicants:

  • EAL – Applicants who are non-native speakers or multilingual in English and other languages, will be assessed for their English language abilities by an EAL (English as Additional Language) Specialist. This assessment will take place at our school by appointment, prior to confirmation of a place.
  • All Foundation Stage (Nursery, FS1 and FS2) students will be assessed to check their readiness for school entry.
  • Applicants with any potential or confirmed Learning Support needs should make full disclosure of this at the time of submitting the application.
Step 4: Admissions Decision

An admissions decision will be made taking into consideration the results of any assessments, school reports, a confidential recommendation from the previous school and availability of places.  We will contact you as soon as possible to advise whether we are able to offer a place.

If your application has been successful you will receive a formal offer letter from the Head of School.  Please note that you are not guaranteed a place until you receive this letter.

Step 5: Enrolment

Once a place has been offered, parents should sign and return the offer letter to accept the place.  An invoice for an initial fee payment of THB 50,000 will be sent upon acceptance. This non-refundable fee must be paid in order to hold your child’s place. Copies of valid non-immigrant visas for Thailand must be provided before your child starts school.