King’s Bangkok Academic Excellence Scholarship

King’s Bangkok Academic Excellence Scholarship

The King’s Bangkok Academic Excellence Scholarship is a unique opportunity for access to a world-class, academically rigorous education, following the British curriculum. This is an opportunity that widens access to a King's education story for the most able students who would otherwise face significant financial barriers. Successful candidates will be prepared for excellence in public exams and wider co-curricular achievements and will therefore have access to the best universities in the world.

The scholarship is available for academically outstanding students for Year 10 or Year 12 entry in the academic year 2023/2024. Successful scholars will receive full fee remission, with uniform, all learning equipment and devices until graduating in Year 13.

For the right candidate gaining access to a top university, up to an additional one million Baht will be available.

Who’s eligible?

Students who:

• are proficient in English;
• have consistently outstanding academic records;
• are studying at school in Thailand

More information about terms and conditions will be available on request. Current pupils should speak to Mr Forse, Headmaster.

This scholarship will be reviewed each year and renewal will be dependent on the successful candidate meeting the high standards expected of scholars.

Benefits

The 100% scholarship covers:

• Tuition fees at King’s College International School Bangkok
• Uniform and other learning equipment and devices at King’s College International School Bangkok
• Public examination fees for IGCSEs and A levels
• Insurance cover for accidents
• School lunch during term time

KEY DATES

Wed 10 May to Tue 13 June

Apply

Submit your application online.

Sat 17 June

Shortlisted candidates informed and given instructions about next steps.

Sat 24 June

Attend Selection Day

The shortlisted candidates will be assessed on this day. Tests include Math, English and cognitive ability tests.

Mon 26 June

Decision about final round applicants communicated.

Wed 28 and Thurs 29 June

Final interviews

Students and parents will be interviewed by the scholarship committee at the school.

Mon 3 July

Awarding of the scholarship

The awarding of the scholarship will be announced via email.

The School reserves its right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in this announcement without prior notice.

Useful links:

• Application for King’s Bangkok Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)