Highgate International School Thailand Officially Opens First Campus Outside the UK near Siam Country Club, Chonburi
(Chonburi, 7 October 2026) – Highgate International School Thailand, established through a collaboration between Siam Motors Group and Highgate School UK, officially opened its first campus outside the United Kingdom at a ceremony presided over by Mr. Palakorn Suwanrath, Privy Councillor, President of the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation under Royal Patronage, and Executive Committee Member of the Chaipattana Foundation, and attended by the school’s management team, teachers, parents and distinguished guests. The ceremony marked the opening of the first overseas campus of Highgate School, the prestigious British educational institution with a history spanning more than 460 years.
Located in Chonburi near Siam Country Club, Highgate International School Thailand began its first phase of academic operations in August 2026, welcoming children aged 2-11 to its Pre-Prep and Junior Schools. The school has received a warm welcome from the founding families and plans to open its Senior School in 2027.
For modern families, choosing a school for their children means choosing an environment and community that will help shape their character and support their all-round development. Highgate International School Thailand brings Highgate’s London educational heritage into the Thai context under the concept “Learning Beyond Boundaries”, supported by an experienced founding leadership and teaching team that has been instrumental in establishing the school’s academic and cultural foundations from the outset.
Ms. Tanyaporn Phornprapha Tangcravakoon, Chair of the School Board of Highgate International School Thailand, said, “Highgate Thailand was created from a desire to provide a space where children can truly learn and grow as individuals. We aim to build a community where children are encouraged to explore, experiment with confidence and find joy in every step of their growth. We would like to thank every family that has placed its trust in us and chosen to become part of the Highgate family from the very beginning.”
Mr. Ben Keeling, Head of School at Highgate International School Thailand, said, “I feel enormously grateful to have been granted the opportunity to found this wonderful school and am greatly appreciative to have been able to do so alongside such an esteemed collection of partners and friends. Those in London have been critical contributors and will continue to be deeply involved in the direction of our school through their involvement in its governance. As a result of our unerring commitment to the pursuit of intellectual passions, wholehearted participation and the embracing of social responsibility, Highgate students are intellectually, emotionally, culturally and practically equipped to lead a fulfilling life and to make a positive contribution to the world around them.”
Highgate Thailand highlights curiosity, rigour, engagement, enthusiasm, community and kindness, as the values central to an ambitious and inspiring programme of study.
The school’s 70-rai campus in Chonburi, near Siam Country Club, is also equipped with a wide range of facilities designed to support children in discovering their diverse potential. These include modern classrooms, a library and research spaces, art and music studios, a FIFA-standard football pitch, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and outdoor areas that allow children to connect with nature while supporting their emotional development.
Highgate International School Thailand is currently accepting applications for its Pre-Prep and Junior Schools for children aged 2–11, with the Senior School scheduled to open in 2027.
To arrange a school visit or request further information:
- Book a visit and contact Admissions: Tel. +66(0) 92 617 8881
Email: Admissions@highgateschoolthailand.com
- Website: https://highgate.ac.th
- Facebook: Highgate International School Thailand
About Highgate International School Thailand
Highgate International School Thailand draws on more than 460 years of educational expertise and the academic standards of Highgate School in the UK as the foundation for its first campus outside the United Kingdom. Located in Chonburi near Siam Country Club, the school follows the English National Curriculum under the concept “Learning Beyond Boundaries”, integrating academics, sport, the arts, nature and well-being. It aims to foster independent thinking, curiosity and kindness, and currently offers Pre-Prep and Junior School education for children aged 2–11, with the Senior School scheduled to open in 2027.
