UK academic institution Wycombe Abbey is set to open Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok in August 2026, marking its entry into the Southeast Asian education market through a collaboration with BE Education and Rabbit Holdings, a subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings.

According to Thailand Business News, the project reflects sustained growth in Thailand's international education sector, which currently hosts more than 250 international schools serving approximately 70,000 to 80,000 students across a market valued at over 80 billion baht (€2.16bn), expanding at around 10% annually.

Founded in 1896 in Buckinghamshire, Wycombe Abbey offers British curricula including IGCSEs and A Levels, and already operates schools in Hong Kong and multiple cities across China, including Changzhou, Hangzhou and Nanjing.

The Bangkok campus will offer a continuous 15-year education pathway from Nursery to Year 13 for students aged 2 to 18, with both day and boarding options. Spanning over 66 acres near Thana City on Bangna-Trad Road, the campus will be among the largest international school sites in Bangkok.

William Vanbergen, Founder and Chairman of BE Education, said the expansion carries significance beyond geography. "Wycombe Abbey isn't just expanding," he said. "It is bringing one of the UK's most respected educational traditions into Asia, while creating a multi-campus network that connects students across locations through shared experiences and collaboration."

Chotchawal Leetrairong, representing BTS Group Holdings, said the investment supports a longer-term urban vision. "World-class education is a fundamental component of a global city," he said. "Our investment reflects a long-term commitment to strengthening Bangkok's position by supporting international education, talent attraction, and economic development."

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