Choosing a great international school for your child

Year 9 at Regents International School Pattaya: The transformational year that shapes the path to IGCSEs and beyond How Year 9 nurtures academic depth, confidence, leadership, and real world readiness Year 9 is far more than the final year of Key Stage 3 at Regents International School Pattaya. It is a pivotal year of transformation – a bridge between broad exploration and focused direction, where students begin to shape the academic and personal pathway that will lead them into IGCSEs, Sixth Form, university, and beyond. During Year 9, students develop a deeper sense of who they are as learners. They gain clarity, confidence, and independence, preparing for the increased rigour, responsibility, and opportunity that comes with the IGCSE programme. “Year 9 is the moment when students begin to take ownership of their learning,” says Mr Dale Jackson, Head of Secondary at Regents International School Pattaya. “We see a real shift in maturity, motivation, and self belief as students move from exploration into intentional learning. It’s a year that sets the tone for future success.”

At Regents International School Pattaya, learning begins with play but from the very start, it is purposeful, intentional, and designed to build the skills children need for the future. Our Early Years programme, for children aged 2–5 years, provides a warm, nurturing introduction to school life while laying strong foundations for curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, the Curiosty approached and enriched by Forest School and STEAM learning, Regents Pattaya offers children a world-class start to their educational journey. Our Early Years STEAM programme is built on Nord Anglia Education’s (NAE) collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), using inquiry based, hands on approaches to nurture curiosity, creativity, and problem solving from the earliest years.

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At Regents International School Pattaya, excellence is not just encouraged, it’s celebrated. This year, we are incredibly proud to announce that four of our students have received the prestigious Pearson Outstanding Learner Award, the highest number in our school’s history. This remarkable achievement highlights the exceptional commitment, passion, and academic strength of our learners and teachers alike.