Learning Beyond Boundaries
Highgate, a leading UK school, plans to open in August 2026 near Siam Country Club, Chonburi.
Highgate International School Thailand is the first international campus of Highgate School, UK, founded over 450 years ago. We will provide high-quality education based on the English National Curriculum for children aged 2 to 18, offering IGCSE and A Level courses.
Initially, we will offer Pre-Prep and Junior School programmes (ages 2 to 11), with plans to expand to Senior School and boarding facilities in the coming years, ultimately accommodating up to 1,400 students.
Building on Highgate’s legacy of excellence, the Thailand campus will uphold the core principles of ambitious education, personalised pastoral care, and a comprehensive extracurricular programme. The school is committed to fostering a lifelong love of learning, empowering students to reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. Guided by the vision of Learning Beyond Boundaries, students will embrace challenges, pursue their passions, and grow into confident individuals ready to make a meaningful impact.
PRE-PREP
(Ages 2 - 7 Years)
JUNIOR SCHOOL
(Ages 7 - 11 Years)
SENIOR SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM
(Starting in 2027)
BOARDING SCHOOL
(Starting in 2027)
Hear from Adam Pettitt, Head of Highgate, UK
“The opportunity to continue building partnerships with other schools, particularly where you’re founding them, is possibly the most exciting thing that I have ever done within education.
So doing this in Thailand, where there’s a real sense of excitement in education, I can see that our Highgate here will only become stronger and richer, and the opportunity to do that with another school abroad is so exciting, I can’t wait to get started.”
Meet Ben Keeling, Our Founding Head of School
Mr. Keeling joins us following an eight-year tenure as Principal at Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong, where he was instrumental in developing a world-class, purpose-built campus and embedding a culture of kindness and high aspiration.
“I am enormously excited about the prospect of leading the foundation of Highgate International School Thailand. The strength of our host school and the commitment of our local team to the provision of transformative learning experiences, provide an excellent framework for success. I look forward to meeting with our founding families and to working in partnership to deliver a uniquely ambitious, enriching and affirming programme of study and a wide-reaching legacy for education in the Chonburi province and surrounding area.”
A Legacy of Academic Success and Excellence
Highgate School is consistently ranked among the top independent co-educational schools in the UK. Named Independent School of the Decade by The Sunday Times Schools Guide in 2021, Highgate is also recognised in the 2025 Guide as one of the Top 10 Independent Schools for Academic Performance in London.
This legacy of academic excellence provides a strong foundation for every student, from early years through to graduation. At Highgate, we believe in providing a well-rounded education that fosters not only academic achievement but also personal growth. Our nurturing environment ensures that every student is supported to reach their full potential, developing the skills, confidence, and curiosity needed to thrive in higher education and beyond.
Highgate International School Thailand Visitor Centre
We warmly invite any parents interested to learn more about the rich history of Highgate school and the ambitious plans for the education of students in Thailand to our Visitor Centre, located at Dr. Thaworn Phornprapha Hall of Fame.
- Journey through the history of Highgate
- Explore our architectural plans
- Visit the Pre-Prep and Junior School model classrooms
- Engage with our informed and engaged school team
News
2024 LEAVERS DESTINATION
21 Highgate students
have been offered places at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge
2024 GCSE RESULTS
England average 21.7%
2024 A LEVEL RESULTS
England average of 27.6%