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What changed: A tuition table for the 2027/28–2029/30 academic years has been published, with fees held until the end of 2029/30. For students entering in 2027/28, the standard entrance fee of 200,000 baht is reduced by 50%, with the amount paid credited in two equal annual installments. Applications are open for Senior School in 2027/28 for children aged 11–14; a media outlet reported dates for parent meetings, campus tours and an open day.Updated: October 8, 2026
What changed: “Highgate” is already operating, with the pre-prep and junior divisions open and admissions listed for children aged 2 to 10. Annual fees for the British school levels (Year 4–6) are 795,000 baht, the application fee is 5,500 baht, the entrance fee is 200,000 baht and the security deposit is 100,000 baht. The senior school is planned to open in the 2027/28 academic year, and boarding in 2028/29.
The British school in Chonburi is already operating: the Highgate International School Thailand campus has opened its pre-prep and junior divisions. The school is accepting applications for its future senior stage and has published a fee table for the following academic years. For students entering in 2027/28, a special entrance fee condition applies, and scholarships are available for pupils at certain levels.
A Thai media outlet reported dates for meetings, tours and an open day, but the school has not yet confirmed the schedule. When choosing a program, it is important to distinguish between open divisions and plans: the senior school and boarding are not yet open. Below are the age groups, amounts and admission conditions. Current as of November 13, 2026.
What is known
The first school day at the Thai campus took place August 19, 2026, as stated on the school’s website. This is the first overseas campus of Highgate School, a British school founded in 1565; the project’s partners were Siam Motors Group and the Phornprapha family.
The Highgate school is located in Chonburi Province, next to the Siam Country Club golf club. Comparing options is easier with international schools in Thailand.
British School in Chonburi: Ages, Curriculum and New Stages
As stated on the school’s official admissions page, in the 2026/27 academic year the school accepts children aged 2 to 10. For 2027/28, applications are already open for children aged 11–14 for the planned senior school.
| Division | Status |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep division | Operating |
| Junior School | Operating |
| Senior School | Planned for the 2027/28 academic year |
| Boarding for older students | Planned for the 2028/29 academic year |
The curriculum follows the English national program, with a view to International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and A levels exams. However, the corresponding senior stages are not yet running at the Thai campus. Applications are accepted all year round, and students can join most classes mid-year; for preschool options, see kindergartens in Thailand.
Tuition and fees for the following academic years
A new fee schedule has been published in the school’s official fees section. According to data as of November 2026, the school promises to keep them in place until the end of the 2029/30 academic year. The 2027/28–2029/30 fee schedule does not automatically apply to 2026/27.
| Program / level | Annual fee | Fee status |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool groups (Pre-Nursery, Nursery), half day | 375,000 baht | Published |
| Preschool groups and reception class (Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception), full day | 595,000 baht | Published |
| Levels (Year 1–2) | 755,000 baht | Published |
| Level (Year 3) | 785,000 baht | Published |
| Levels (Year 4–6) | 795,000 baht | Published; previous amount retained |
| Senior school levels (Year 7–8) | 795,000 baht | Provisional, approval required |
| Senior school level (Year 9) | 895,000 baht | Provisional, approval required |
Senior school fees still require formal approval from the Ministry of Education. School levels are not equivalent to grades in other countries.
Separately, there is a non-refundable application fee 5,500 baht, a standard entrance fee 200,000 baht and a security deposit 100,000 baht. Only for students entering in 2027/28, the entrance fee is reduced by 50%; the amount paid is then credited in two equal annual installments against the third-term invoices. The deposit is paid with the first term; for a refund on leaving, written notice a full term in advance is required.
Fees include tuition, lunches, snacks, general learning materials and the listed extracurricular activities. School uniform and external exams are paid separately.
Scholarships and parent meetings
Under the official program, the school has three categories and three levels of scholarships, which reduce fees. Students can apply for them from Year 3 onward; new students apply for a scholarship after receiving an admission offer.
According to the Thai outlet The Master, a meeting about the senior school and scholarships is scheduled for November 14, 2026. Campus tours have been announced for November 19 and December 3, 2026, with the open day on January 30, 2027. Event times are not confirmed: they should be requested from the school before the trip.
The same outlet reports that the deadline for applying for special benefits is December 31, 2026. This is not the deadline for the official entrance fee discount.
What to do
- Match your child’s age with an available stage and the required academic year.
- Submit an application and check the assessment procedure: for younger children it is a family interview, for older students tests in English and math; an online format is possible.
- Request a written breakdown of tuition, the terms of the fees and deposit, and any discount specifically for your year of entry. After receiving an admission offer, ask about scholarships.
- An earlier version of this article listed a preliminary set of possible documents: passport, Thai ID card or birth certificate, photograph, and the previous school’s report, if available. This is not the school’s confirmed current list; request the final requirements from the admissions office.
- Check event times and boarding plans, especially if you are about to make a move to Thailand with children.
Terms, fees and availability of places may change. Make payments according to the admissions office’s documents.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When did the Highgate school open in Chonburi?
The first school day was August 19, 2026. This is not the date of a formal opening ceremony.
Where is the campus located?
In Chonburi Province, next to the Siam Country Club golf club.
What is the British school Highgate?
The first overseas campus of Highgate School, founded in 1565. Teaching follows the English national curriculum.
Which divisions of the school are already open?
In 2026/27, the Pre-Prep division and the Junior School are operating. The senior school and boarding are not yet open.
What ages of children are accepted right now?
For 2026/27, children aged 2–10 are accepted. For 2027/28, applications are open for children aged 11–14.
When will the senior school and boarding open?
The senior school is planned to open in the 2027/28 academic year, and boarding in 2028/29. Check the timing with the school.
How much does tuition cost, and which payments are listed separately?
According to the 2027/28–2029/30 fee schedule, tuition ranges from 375,000 baht for a half-day preschool program to 795,000 baht for the Year 4–6 levels; provisional senior school fees are 795,000–895,000 baht. Separately: the application fee is 5,500 baht, the standard entrance fee is 200,000 baht and the deposit is 100,000 baht; students entering in 2027/28 get a 50% reduction of the entrance fee, with later credit.
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Sources
- Official Highgate School website: first school day
- Official admissions page: ages and plans for senior stages
- Official fees and payment terms
- Official admissions procedure and assessment
- Official scholarship program
- British head school: partners, curriculum and history
- The Master: announcements of meetings and campus tours