St. Andrews International School, Green Valley

What St. Andrews International School, Green Valley does

St. Andrews International School, Green Valley is a private international school operating a single 30-rai campus within the Green Valley Country Club estate in Ban Chang, Rayong, on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard. It serves approximately 450 students aged 2–18, drawn from over 30 nationalities, through a continuous pathway comprising Early Years, Primary (English National Curriculum integrated with IB Primary Years Programme), Secondary (Key Stage 3 leading to IGCSE), and the two-year IB Diploma Programme. The school is the first and only Gold-level (Outstanding in all areas) inspected school on the Eastern Seaboard, holds CIS accreditation and IB World School authorisation, and is a member of the Cognita global network of 70+ schools.

The school's pedagogical technology centres on inquiry-based learning and a Place-Based / Forest School methodology, supported by dedicated specialist roles (Head of Place-Based Learning, Ecoliteracy Coordinator, Outdoor Education Lead) and curricular offerings across Thai, Dutch, French, and Mandarin languages. Class sizes are capped at 20 with secondary averages of 15 and IB classes of 8–12 students. Supporting facilities include a 25-metre 8-lane pool, five football fields, sports courts, design and technology workshops with 3D printers and laser cutters, and 80+ extracurricular activities. Outcomes are strong: a 9-consecutive-year 100% IB pass rate streak, 2025 IB results of 95% pass rate with average 34 (global ~30.58) and top score 42, and 100% university acceptance with placements including UCL, King's College London, MIT, LSE, University of Toronto, and University of Hong Kong.

The business model is direct-to-consumer tuition-based, with recurring term fees varying by programme level, supplemented by ancillary revenue streams from bus transportation (four priced routes), on-site cafeteria meals, uniform sales, and extracurricular activities. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by word-of-mouth within the expatriate and Thai international-education communities, supported by campus tours, open days, and a Cognita-backed online admissions funnel. The school does not publicly disclose revenue or financial details.

Name

St. Andrews International School, Green Valley

Legal name

St Andrews International School Green Valley

Website

https://standrewsgreenvalley.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Andrews International School, Green Valley is a private Cognita-affiliated international school in Rayong, Thailand, delivering British curriculum with IB PYP and IB Diploma to approximately 450 students aged 2–18 from over 30 nationalities on the Eastern Seaboard.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project-Based/Inquiry-Based Learning (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAN), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International school education
• IB Diploma Programme
• British curriculum education
• IGCSE programmes
• Outdoor learning programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Ban Chang, Rayong

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged per academic term. Fee tiers vary by programme level (Early Years, Primary, Secondary/IB). Payment available annually or per term.
2. Ancillary Services: Revenue from ancillary services including school meals (cafeteria), school bus transportation, uniform sales, and extracurricular activities. Some activities hosted by outside providers carry additional charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Andrews International School, Green Valley provides international education for children aged 2 to 18, spanning Early Years, Primary, and Secondary phases, culminating in the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school integrates the British National Curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IGCSE qualifications, supported by specialist programmes in outdoor learning, Forest School, Place-Based Learning, Eco-Schools, and English as an Additional Language.

Product overview

St. Andrews International School, Green Valley is a single-campus international school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Early Years (ages 2-5) through Secondary (ages 11-15) to IB Diploma (ages 15-18). The school integrates the British curriculum (English National Curriculum, Key Stage 3, IGCSE) with the International Baccalaureate framework (IB PYP and IBDP). The core educational products consist of Early Years, Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, and IB Diploma programmes. Supporting modules include an Activity Programme with 80+ offerings (sports, arts, leadership, sustainability), Forest School outdoor education, Eco Schools Programme, LEAP English Language Programme, Dutch Stream for Dutch/Belgian nationals, EAL support, university placement services, and facilities including bus transportation, cafeteria, and parent cafe. The school is part of the Cognita global network of 70+ schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% IB pass rate (2025), average score 34 vs global average of ~30.58; top score of 42
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-operative volunteer programme where students help build schools, learning centres and facilities in rural communities as part of the IB curriculum. Students participate in hands-on construction activities in rural Thailand, integrating community service with IB learning objectives.
• Operation SmileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of the Community Action Service (CAS) component of the IB Diploma Programme, IB students travel to Northern provinces in Thailand to assist children with cleft lip, cleft palate, or burn injuries. Students help with medical procedures and interact with patients before and after surgery.
• Father RayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding Pattaya charity that cares for and educates underprivileged children and students with disabilities. Green Valley's Phuket Island Community supports Father Ray by donating rice, clothes, fresh fruit, and food regularly. Annual 'crazy hair day' raises donations.
• Hand2HandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity working with underprivileged children and communities in slum areas in Pattaya. Green Valley's Samet Island Community donates food and supplies, participates in the Garden to Market project (growing produce for slum communities), and sponsors two underprivileged students through school.
• MercyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity serving impoverished communities in Pattaya with basic necessities (rice, cleaning products, etc.). Green Valley's Samui Island Community supports Mercy, and the school contributes Christmas present donations annually.
• Baan Chak MaakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Thai school near Green Valley. Green Valley's Chang Island Community paints the school, visits to play sport and read to children, and donates essential products (nappies, food, rice soup) to the community.
• Baan Kru Boon ChoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool for autistic, down-syndrome, and disabled students that also acts as an orphanage. Green Valley provides food, detergents, milk, fabric softener, and other essential supplies.
• Breaking Barriers (BB VAN TRANSPORT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst private wheelchair-accessible van service in the Pattaya region, founded in 2017. A Green Valley student helped design their website, and the school has supported by paying for van insurance, providing affordable transportation to people with disabilities.
• Rocktopus Coral Restoration ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 12 CAS students raise money to sink a man-made coral structure off Koh Tao island. Students learn about coral reef conservation and environmental protection; funds raised so far: 20,000 THB.
• OFFSEAS ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual outdoor education conference in Asia. Green Valley teachers Ms. Jo Clark, Mr. Ben Shield, and Ms. Rosie Giordano represented the school at the 2024 OFFSEAS Conference in Phuket, presenting on Forest School integration and ecoliteracy curriculum.
• One Day One GoalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual charity football tournament hosted by Green Valley, inviting over 100 local children to participate. Includes various competitions and fun games. Funds raised have totalled over THB 100,000, donated to Island Community charities.
• Pattaya Sports ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Valley staff and students collaborate with Pattaya Sports Club to collect and donate food supplies to communities in Pattaya affected by Covid-19.
• Cognita SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Valley is part of the Cognita global family of schools — a network of around 70+ schools in 8 countries serving 40,000 students. Cognita provides access to global best practices, professional development, shared resources, and the Cognita Be Well Charter for wellbeing. The network enables teacher exchanges, conferences, and shared learning.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rugby School Thailand: Premium British-curriculum international school in Chonburi (Eastern Seaboard) offering IGCSE/IB to expat and Thai families; direct geographic and curriculum peer competing for the same catchment on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard.
• Regents International School Pattaya: Direct competitor on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard (Pattaya) offering British curriculum + IB Diploma to expatriate and Thai families; essentially identical target market, curriculum stack, and university-placement value proposition in an overlapping catchment.
• Wellington College International Bangkok: Premium British-curriculum international school in Bangkok offering IGCSE/IB to expat and Thai families; comparable curriculum stack, premium pricing, and university-placement positioning targeting the same globally mobile families.
• St. Andrews International School, S107: Sibling Cognita international school in Bangkok offering British curriculum + IB; same network, same GTM approach to expat/Thai families seeking international education in Thailand — direct comparable in curriculum, pricing tier, and admissions model.

Broad incumbents

• International School Bangkok (ISB): Thailand's largest not-for-profit international school with American-style curriculum; competes at the top of the international school market for globally mobile families, setting a benchmark for premium positioning that Green Valley is benchmarked against.
• Shrewsbury International School Bangkok: Premium British-curriculum international school with multiple campuses (Riverside and City); strong academic results and university placement that compete for the same high-achieving expatriate families as Green Valley.
• Bangkok Patana School: One of Thailand's largest and oldest international schools offering British curriculum with IB; larger scale and broader extracurricular portfolio, competing for premium expat families across Thailand including those who might otherwise choose Eastern Seaboard schools.
• Harrow International School Bangkok: Premium British-curriculum international school with strong boarding offering; competes for the same affluent expat families and is often considered an alternative to Green Valley for senior secondary and IB students.
• Dulwich International School Bangkok: Premium Bangkok-based international school offering IGCSE/IB with strong university placement; larger, broader curriculum portfolio, and well-known brand competing for the same expat families who may also consider Eastern Seaboard options.

Regional players

• British International School Phuket (BISP): British-curriculum international school in Phuket offering IB; comparable offering but in a different Thai geography — relevant peer for benchmarking curriculum design, IB outcomes, and university placement against Green Valley.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/standrewsgreenvalley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-andrews-international-school-green-valley

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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