Siam Motors Group and the Phornprapha Family Join Forces with Highgate School, UK, to Open Highgate International School Thailand in 2026 Near Siam Country Club Golf Course in Chonburi

Siam Motors Group and the Phornprapha family are pleased to announce their partnership with Highgate School, UK, in establishing Highgate International School Thailand, located near Siam Country Club Golf Course in Chonburi. The school is set to welcome students aged 2 to 18 and will officially open in August 2026. Initially, the school will offer programs from early years and primary education, with plans to expand into secondary education and become a boarding school in the future, with a capacity of up to 1,400 students. The school will follow the British curriculum, offering IGCSE and A Levels to prepare students for higher education.

Highgate School, established in London in 1565, is one of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in the UK. It has been ranked among the top private schools in the UK and is in the top 10 schools in London for academic excellence by The Sunday Times 2024. This partnership aims to bring Highgate’s philosophy and educational values to Thailand, offering high-quality learning experiences for students in Thailand and the region.

Highgate International School Thailand will adhere to Highgate’s philosophy, which emphasizes visionary education, individual student care, and a broad range of extracurricular activities. The school is committed to fostering a love of lifelong learning while creating an environment where every student can reach their full potential.

To ensure the highest educational standards, Highgate International School Thailand will recruit quality staff from around the world, with a focus on teachers from the UK. The staff will undergo training directly from Highgate School in the UK. This rigorous selection process will ensure that students at Highgate Thailand receive instruction from dedicated experts who are committed to academic development, as well as the emotional and social well-being of students, in line with Highgate’s standards.

Highgate International School Thailand will offer state-of-the-art facilities, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a FIFA-standard football field, a golf training center, a library, and media center, as well as dedicated spaces for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), music and the arts, and a modern auditorium. These facilities will support both academic learning and extracurricular skill development for students.

This partnership reflects Siam Motors Group’s commitment to improving the quality of education and developing students with potential by bringing the 460-year legacy of Highgate School to Thailand. Siam Motors Group aims to provide new opportunities for access to high-quality education in the region and deliver a valuable and creative learning experience that will empower students to confidently step into the future.

Adam Pettitt, Headmaster of Highgate School, UK, said, “We are proud to go back to our founding in 1565 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and we are truly honored to be launching Highgate’s first international school in Thailand, a country rich in tradition and values. Highgate’s commitment is to create excellence for children and young people by bringing centuries of experience together with a strong and longstanding partnership with Siam Motors, which is something we are immensely proud of.”

Prakasit Phornprapha, CEO of Siam Motors Group, said, “Our collaboration with Highgate School marks an important step for Siam Motors Group. We are proud to bring Highgate’s valuable legacy and educational excellence to Thailand, and we are committed to establishing a school of the highest standards that promotes both academic learning and the personal development of students.”

Thanyaporn Phornprapha Tangkharawakhun, Chairwoman of the School Board, added, “Highgate International School Thailand will blend Highgate’s values and philosophy with modern educational methods. We aim to create a warm and inclusive environment that provides opportunities for students from Thailand and around the world to grow and succeed both academically and personally. We believe that this is not just about founding a school, but also about elevating the standards of international education in the region.”