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Wycombe Abbey International School

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Overview

Opening in August 2026, Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok is the first Wycombe Abbey school in Thailand and represents a significant addition to Bangkok’s international education landscape. Located on the former VERSO International School campus in Bangna, the school combines the heritage and academic excellence of the renowned British independent school Wycombe Abbey with one of the largest and most innovative international school campuses in Southeast Asia. The school is expected to offer both day and boarding provision, providing students with an education rooted in academic excellence, character development, leadership, and global citizenship. 

 

Founded in 1896 in Buckinghamshire, England, Wycombe Abbey has built an international reputation for outstanding academic achievement and holistic education. The Bangkok campus joins a growing global network of Wycombe Abbey schools across the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Egypt, and Singapore. 

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Curriculum

Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok will offer a comprehensive British curriculum pathway, designed to prepare students for entry into leading universities worldwide.

Key features include:

  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme for younger learners.

  • British Primary Curriculum focused on strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based learning.

  • IGCSE qualifications in the secondary years.

  • A-Level programmes providing specialist academic pathways for university preparation.

  • Extensive co-curricular opportunities in sport, performing arts, leadership, STEAM, and community service.

  • Strong pastoral care and character education inspired by the traditions of British boarding schools. 

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The school aims to combine academic rigour with personal development, encouraging students to become confident, compassionate, and ambitious global citizens.

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Campus and Facilities

The school occupies a spectacular 168-rai (approximately 66-acre) campus near Suvarnabhumi International Airport, making it one of the largest international school campuses in the Bangkok metropolitan area. The campus was originally developed as VERSO International School and features award-winning architecture designed in collaboration with IDEO.

 

Learning Spaces

  • Lower School facilities for Early Years and Primary students.

  • Middle and Senior School learning environments.

  • State-of-the-art science laboratories.

  • Design, technology, and innovation spaces.

  • Robotics and maker laboratories.

  • Performing arts studios and creative arts facilities.

  • Media and digital design centres. 

 

Sports Facilities

Students benefit from exceptional sporting facilities, including:

  • Olympic-sized swimming pool.

  • FIFA-standard football pitch.

  • Full athletics track and stadium.

  • Indoor sports arena and gymnasium.

  • Basketball courts.

  • Tennis courts.

  • Access to golf, squash, and additional sporting facilities through nearby Thana City Country Club.

 

Boarding Facilities

A major feature of the new school is the introduction of a comprehensive British-style boarding programme. Boarding is intended to foster independence, resilience, leadership, and a strong sense of community while providing a supportive home-away-from-home environment for students from Thailand and across the region.

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Student Life and Community

Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok seeks to create a vibrant international community where students are encouraged to excel academically while developing strong character and leadership skills.

Students can participate in:

  • Competitive and recreational sports.

  • Music, drama, and performing arts programmes.

  • STEAM competitions and innovation projects.

  • Leadership opportunities.

  • Community engagement initiatives.

  • International exchanges and collaborations across the wider Wycombe Abbey global network.

 

The school’s educational philosophy emphasises academic achievement alongside personal growth, wellbeing, integrity, and service to others.

Admissions and Contact Information

 

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