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This is a school for movers and shakers - maths and tech-oriented students especially will thrive here - and it doesn't hurt that they have one of the best locations in Bangkok. Life at the school is academically challenging and rewarding, focused and supportive. While its well-regarded British name speaks for itself, the school doesn’t rest on its laurels. They are always looking at what's next, with critical thinking sitting alongside a desire to stay ahead of educational trends. There is no doubt this is a school that is building the leaders of tomorrow.
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Overview
- Student numbers
- 2,085
- Curricula
- British
- SEN provision
- SEN considered case by case
- Pre school provision (up to 4)
- Yes
- Religion
- Non-denominational
- Fees
- 669,600 THB to 1,208,400 THB
- Ownership
- Owned by City Realty Co, Ltd. Affiliated with Shrewsbury School UK.
- Linked schools
Head of school
Principal
Robert Millar
Since 2022, Rob Millar BA MA. Relaxed and informal, with a genuine passion for the school, it’s easy to see why the critical thinking class he teaches is so popular. A self-professed lover of all things science-related, he missed his vocation as a
Entrance
Selective, with written assessments in maths, English and English proficiency. At the senior level, there is substantial competition for spaces. The school highly recommends visiting before applying, to ensure the school is a good fit. Driven and
Exit
In 2025, the majority of students headed to university in the UK, followed by the US, Canada and Thailand. Other students headed to Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands, China and Hong Kong, Switzerland and Japan.
Most popular subjects were
Latest results
Excellent results throughout, with maths and STEM leading the pack for popularity.
In 2025, at A level: 39 per cent A*, 64 per cent A*/A and 83 per cent A*-B. Of the 129 students, 17 received four A* grades and 28 achieved three or more A* grades.
Teaching & learning
Playgroups on offer for young children up to 4 years old, in fun play-based sessions with lots of storytelling - the ‘Shrewsbury Starfish' have to be the most adorable bunch of pre-schoolers in the building. Early years starts at age 3-4 plus and
- Curricula & qualifications
- British - International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
- British - A levels
- Bilingual programmes
- Chinese/English
Learning support & SEN
The school offers special educational needs support in addition to the constant support provided by teachers, tutors and its on-site well-being team. The school employs a dedicated team of learning support professionals trained to identify, assess
Language support
The school offers Mandarin and Thai from the nursery years. The language programme focuses on the development of home language, alongside English. One of the goals of the school is for all students to graduate being able to express themselves with
Arts & extracurricular
Superb music teachers, facilities and recitals is the parental consensus, across a full range of instruments, with piano, guitar, band and voice being the most popular choices. Having enjoyed a dress rehearsal of an upcoming primary school piano
Sport
Sport is strong, with notable success not only in the staples such as swimming, football and athletics but in other areas, including golf and sailing, to name but a few. Loads of opportunities are on offer with a good gender balance, and students can
Ethos & heritage
Located on the banks of the infamous Chao Phraya River, the Riverside campus is the original Shrewsbury school here in Bangkok (City campus followed thereafter). The school is affiliated with Shrewsbury School in the UK (founded in 1552 by Royal
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
It’s overly caring here, a bold claim made by the head of school, but one that parents concur with. Everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential with guidance and back-up all the way, no one needs to struggle. A solid mentoring and house
Classroom & community
It’s evident walking through the school, peeping into classrooms, that it’s not a transient community with many parents proudly telling us their children started in the early years and will be graduating soon. This seems to be a common theme
- School year
- Late August - end of June, with three terms
- School hours
- 7:30AM - 2:45PM (ECA programme to 4/5PM)
- Student nationalities
- 29% international and 71% Thai local students.
- Student nationalities - total
- 40
- Uniform requirements
- Yes
Money matters
Fees are on the higher side, although there was no grumbling from the parents we spoke to - value for money was an overriding comment. The school offers scholarships and awards to external, exceptional students in senior groups applying to their A
- Annual fee range
- 669,600 THB to 1,208,400 THB
- Fee information
- Includes tuition, lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, and learning resources.
The last word
This is a school for movers and shakers - maths and tech-oriented students especially will thrive here - and it doesn't hurt that they have one of the best locations in Bangkok. Life at the school is academically challenging and rewarding, focused
Accreditations, inspections & memberships
- Accreditations/Inspections
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
- Memberships
- CIS accredited. Membership of BISA, FOBISIA, HMC, ISAT.
