Chonburi, Thailand - 1st October 2025 - Rugby School Thailand (RST), a leading British international school renowned for academic excellence and its unrivalled 80-acre countryside campus, is proud to announce the second year of The Veraphan Foundation. This charitable initiative offers transformative opportunities for talented and deserving Thai students to join the RST’s thriving Sixth Form, with up to 100% fee remission.
The Foundation, named in honour of Veraphan Teepsuwan - the late father of the School’s founders and owners - embodies Rugby School Thailand’s mission to nurture the next generation of leaders, innovators and changemakers.
The Foundation, named in honour of Veraphan Teepsuwan - the late father of the School’s founders and owners - embodies Rugby School Thailand’s mission to nurture the next generation of leaders, innovators and changemakers.
Successful applicants will gain access to Rugby School Thailand’s outstanding Sixth Form programme and benefit from:
Following the success of the inaugural awards, the first Veraphan Foundation students have now joined RST as Senior School boarders. They’ve settled in with great enthusiasm and are already making their
mark through their achievements, as they begin an exciting educational journey. Principal Bruce Grindlay commented:
“The Veraphan Foundation is about unlocking potential. It offers life-changing opportunities for brilliant young minds who might otherwise never access an education like this. We have already seen how transformative the programme can be, and I am excited to welcome a new cohort of Foundation students who will enrich our school community.”
Applications for The Veraphan Foundation are open to academically talented female Thai nationals until 30th November 2025, for enrolment into Sixth Form (Year 12–13) in August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment day on 17th January 2026.
*Applicants must be 16 years old on 31st August 2026
For more information: www.rugbyschool.ac.th/the-veraphan-foundation
- A tailored A Level curriculum: Wide subject choices and personalised academic support preparing students for world-class universities.
- Expert higher education guidance: Dedicated support for global university applications, including Oxbridge and Ivy League preparation, and scholarship advice.
- “The Whole Person, The Whole Point” ethos: Focus on resilience, leadership, collaboration and character, alongside academic excellence.
- An extraordinary Sixth Form experience: Extensive co-curricular and leadership opportunities to develop confidence and distinction.
- State-of-the-art facilities: An inspiring 80-acre campus offering world-class resources.
Following the success of the inaugural awards, the first Veraphan Foundation students have now joined RST as Senior School boarders. They’ve settled in with great enthusiasm and are already making their
mark through their achievements, as they begin an exciting educational journey. Principal Bruce Grindlay commented:
“The Veraphan Foundation is about unlocking potential. It offers life-changing opportunities for brilliant young minds who might otherwise never access an education like this. We have already seen how transformative the programme can be, and I am excited to welcome a new cohort of Foundation students who will enrich our school community.”
Applications for The Veraphan Foundation are open to academically talented female Thai nationals until 30th November 2025, for enrolment into Sixth Form (Year 12–13) in August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment day on 17th January 2026.
*Applicants must be 16 years old on 31st August 2026
For more information: www.rugbyschool.ac.th/the-veraphan-foundation
