Garden International School, Rayong (commonly known as GIS Rayong) is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school situated in Ban Chang, catering to students from Early Years through Senior School. It distinguishes itself on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard by seamlessly combining a British-based curriculum leading to IGCSEs with the globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Supported by full boarding facilities, the school provides an inclusive, internationally minded educational environment within a peaceful and family-oriented community.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Close-knit, family-like community with supportive staff, engaged students, and a warm, welcoming school culture.
- Strong academic outcomes in IGCSE and IB results with comparatively affordable tuition fees relative to top-tier regional competitors.
- Well-qualified teaching faculty, consisting predominantly of experienced UK-trained educators backed by CIS and FOBISIA accreditations.
Negatives
- Management and leadership friction, with teacher forum reviews noting occasional top-down administrative decisions and communication gaps.
- Suburban location and modest facilities, requiring lengthy commutes for families based in Pattaya and offering fewer amenities than elite tier-one campuses.
- Address
- 188/24 Moo 4 Pala-Ban Chang Road Tambol Amphur Ban ChangRayong, 21130Thailand
- Website
- http://www.gardenrayong.com
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Thailand (+66) 38 880360
- System
- British, IB
- National education system
- United Kingdom
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IGCSE
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- None/independent
- Boarding
- Boarding
