In 1992, our Chairman and Founder, Dr. Virachai, armed with his innovative educational vision, started The Regent’s School’s story with 32 rental houses in Pattaya, Chonburi. The residents, who were executives of Exxon, Foster Wheeler and Fluor Daniel, inspired him to set up an international school to attract foreign engineers to work in the eastern part of Thailand. The Regent’s School, Pattaya, was started in 1995 with 100 pupils. As the school continued to grow and see success, Dr. Virachai wanted to provide the same top quality education to students in Bangkok, which he did in 1999.

The first Bangkok campus opened near the Thailand Cultural Centre. As the school grew and welcomed more families into its international community, the second and current Bangkok site was opened in 2009, to welcome Early Years and Primary classes. The same year, a Joint Venture Agreement was signed to establish The Regent’s School UK in Diss, Norfolk, not far from Cambridge.

Investment in top quality teachers – who must all possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and almost all of whom are British – has been the key to the school’s success. It has resulted in top university destinations including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College London in the UK and Stanford, Cornell, Wharton and UCLA in the United States.

Today the school attracts the children of international royalty and ministers among the boarders here at Bangkok Campus and it hopes to continue to go from strength to strength and maintain its reputation of a top academic international institution in the Thai capital.

Regent’s is a school of deep beliefs and deeper commitment to our students, teachers and wider community. We frame every lesson taught, decision made and baht spent on how it affects those involved and one of the systems we use to measure this is Round Square. For over 20 years Regent’s has been part of the group of schools worldwide and has embedded its holistic ethos into the whole school curriculum. Students that learn at Regent’s become part of a community that extends far beyond Thailand allowing them to garner a greater understanding of their place in the world and how they can make changes for the better. They have the opportunity to form relationships with other students that they would not normally meet either virtually or in person. Round Square is an affiliation of over 260 schools around the world all working together in a common goal for the betterment of the students and the world and we are proud to be an active and contributing to that network in our goal to create well rounded leaders of the future. The organisation and its philosophy have evolved from the teachings and beliefs of the renowned educationalist, Kurt Hahn, who famously said, “there is more in you than you think”. 

Regent’s International School is a proud member of FOBISIA—the Federation of British International Schools in Asia. Being part of this prestigious network connects us with a community of high-quality British international schools across the region, committed to excellence in education.

Membership in FOBISIA offers our students unique opportunities to participate in regional events, such as academic competitions, music festivals, sports tournaments, and leadership conferences. These experiences help foster international friendship, healthy competition, and personal growth.

For our staff, it provides access to professional development, collaboration, and best practice sharing with other leading schools, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of British international education.

FOBISIA membership reflects our commitment to high standards, continuous improvement, and providing students with a well-rounded, globally-minded education.

Regent’s International School is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), a globally recognised organisation committed to rigorous standards in international education.

CIS accreditation is a mark of quality and integrity. It means that our school has met—and continues to meet—internationally benchmarked standards in all areas, including teaching and learning, student wellbeing, governance, leadership, and community engagement. The accreditation process involves ongoing self-reflection and regular external evaluations, ensuring that we are always striving for excellence and improvement.

For parents and students, CIS accreditation provides assurance that Regent’s is a safe, well-governed, and future-focused school that places student learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. It also connects us with a global network of schools and universities that value high-quality, internationally minded education.

Being CIS accredited reinforces our commitment to preparing students not only for academic success, but also for life as responsible, globally aware citizens.

Regent’s International School is a proud member of the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT), a respected organisation that supports and represents international schools across Thailand.

ISAT membership connects us with a community of schools committed to high standards in international education and ethical leadership. Through ISAT, we are actively involved in dialogue with the Thai Ministry of Education and other key educational bodies, helping to shape policies that support international education in Thailand.

For our students and staff, ISAT provides access to inter-school events, competitions, conferences, and collaborative initiatives, enriching the educational experience beyond the classroom. It also offers valuable professional development opportunities for teachers and school leaders.

Being part of ISAT affirms our commitment to contributing positively to the wider educational landscape in Thailand, while maintaining the high standards expected of an international school.

In addition to the organisations listed above, Regent's is part of:

• The Thailand International School Atheletic Committee (TISAC) for sports fixtures, arts and drama events and profressional networking.

• The Greater Bangkok Athletic Committee (GBAC) for sports events and fixtures.