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    Welcome to our Key Admissions Information section. We have gathered all the essential details here to help you navigate the application process with confidence. At DBS, we take a holistic approach to admissions, seeking students who will not only thrive within our enhanced British curriculum but also contribute positively to our vibrant school community. We are committed to a transparent process and our team is here to support you every step of the way.
    Year Group Equivalency Table
    AgeUK & DBSUS/Canada/IBThailandSingaporeChina
    2-3PreEY / Pre Nursery / Mini DragonsPreK2Nursery เตรียมอนุบาล学步儿童第1年级
    3-4EY1 NurseryPreK3Kindergarten 1 อนุบาล 1Kindergarten 1幼儿园第一年级
    4-5EY2 ReceptionPreK4Kindergarten 2 อนุบาล 2Kindergarten 2幼儿园第二年级
    5-6Year 1KindergartenKindergarten 3 อนุบาล 3Kindergarten 3幼儿园第三年级
    6-7Year 2Grade 1Prathom 1 ป.1Primary 1小学第一年级
    7-8Year 3Grade 2Prathom 2 ป.2Primary 2小学第二年级
    8-9Year 4Grade 3Prathom 3 ป.3Primary 3小学第三年级
    9-10Year 5Grade 4Prathom 4 ป.4Primary 4小学 四年级
    10-11Year 6Grade 5Prathom 5 ป.5Primary 5小学第五年级
    11-12Year 7Grade 6Prathom 6 ป.6Primary 6小学第六年级
    12-13Year 8Grade 7Mathayom 1 ม.1Secondary 1中学 第一年级
    13-14Year 9Grade 8Mathayom 2 ม.2Secondary 2中学 二级
    14-15Year 10Grade 9Mathayom 3 ม.3Secondary 3中学 三年级
    15-16Year 11Grade 10Mathayom 4 ม.4Secondary 4高中 一年级
    16-17Year 12Grade 11Mathayom 5 ม.5Junior college 1高中第二年级
    17-18Year 13Grade 12Mathayom 6 ม.6Junior college 2高中 三年级
    Find Your Year Group
    Following the British National Curriculum, DBS places students based on their age as of 1st September of the academic year. This ensures they learn and grow in a supportive environment with peers of a similar developmental stage. Please see the guide below to identify your child's year group, and contact our team with any questions.
    AgeDate of BirthClassCurriculum Key Stage
    Lower School
    2-31 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024Mini Dragons (PreEY / Pre Nursery)Early Year Foundation Stage
    3-41 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2023Nursery (Early Year 1)
    4-51 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2022Reception (Early Year 2)
    5-61 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2021Year 1Key stage 1
    6-71 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020Year 2
    7-81 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2019Year 3Key stage 2
    8-91 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018Year 4
    9-101 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2017Year 5
    10-111 Sep 2015 - 31 Aug 2016Year 6
    Upper School
    11-121 Sep 2014 - 31 Aug 2015Year 7Key stage 3
    12-131 Sep 2013 - 31 Aug 2014Year 8
    13-141 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2013Year 9
    14-151 Sep 2011 - 31 Aug 2012Year 10Key stage 4
    15-161 Sep 2010 - 31 Aug 2011Year 11
    16-171 Sep 2009 - 31 Aug 2010Year 12Key stage 5 [Sixth Form]
    17-181 Sep 2008 - 31 Aug 2009Year 13
    AgeDate of BirthClassCurriculum Key Stage
    Lower School
    2-31 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025Mini Dragons (PreEY / Pre Nursery)Early Year Foundation Stage
    3-41 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024Nursery (Early Year 1)
    4-51 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2023Reception (Early Year 2)
    5-61 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2022Year 1Key stage 1
    6-71 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2021Year 2
    7-81 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020Year 3Key stage 2
    8-91 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2019Year 4
    9-101 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018Year 5
    10-111 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2017Year 6
    Upper School
    11-121 Sep 2015 - 31 Aug 2016Year 7Key stage 3
    12-131 Sep 2014 - 31 Aug 2015Year 8
    13-141 Sep 2013 - 31 Aug 2014Year 9
    14-151 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2013Year 10Key stage 4
    15-161 Sep 2011 - 31 Aug 2012Year 11
    16-171 Sep 2010 - 31 Aug 2011Year 12Key stage 5 [Sixth Form]
    17-181 Sep 2009 - 31 Aug 2010Year 13
    AgeDate of BirthClassCurriculum Key Stage
    Lower School
    2-31 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026Mini Dragons (PreEY / Pre Nursery)Early Year Foundation Stage
    3-41 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025Nursery (Early Year 1)
    4-51 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024Reception (Early Year 2)
    5-61 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2023Year 1Key stage 1
    6-71 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2022Year 2
    7-81 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2021Year 3Key stage 2
    8-91 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020Year 4
    9-101 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2019Year 5
    10-111 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018Year 6
    Upper School
    11-121 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2017Year 7Key stage 3
    12-131 Sep 2015 - 31 Aug 2016Year 8
    13-141 Sep 2014 - 31 Aug 2015Year 9
    14-151 Sep 2013 - 31 Aug 2014Year 10Key stage 4
    15-161 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2013Year 11
    16-171 Sep 2011 - 31 Aug 2012Year 12Key stage 5 [Sixth Form]
    17-181 Sep 2010 - 31 Aug 2011Year 13
    Admissions Process
    Embark on a seamless and supportive admissions journey with DBS. Our step-by-step diagram below clearly outlines the process, ensuring you and your child feel confident and well-informed at every stage. We are here to guide you to the DBS family.
    1. Step 1
      Application
      • Complete the Application Form
      • Submit required documents, including school reports and any other relevant documents
      • Pay the application fee of 5,000 Baht

      Important:

      Applications without school reports or relevant documents WILL NOT be considered until these have been submitted to the Admissions Team.

    2. Step 2
      Assessment & Interview
      • Student age-appropriate assessment and interview
      • Parent interview

      Please Note:

      Assessments and interviews are arranged only when a place is available. This is an opportunity for us to meet both the parents and the child to understand the child’s learning needs and ensure the best support at DBS.

    3. Step 3
      Result Announcement
      • Evaluation by the Heads of School with the Headmaster making the final admission decision
      • If required, students may be offered a place in our Language Centre to support English development
      • A Formal Offer Letter will be sent to parents
    4. Step 4
      Acceptance of the Offer
      • Sign and return the Acceptance Form
      • Pay the Reservation Fee of 220,000 Baht within 7 days of receiving the offer
    5. Step 5
      Payment of Tuition and Enrolment Fees
      • Parents will receive an invoice for tuition and other enrolment fees
      • Payment is due by the date stated on the invoice
    6. Step 6
      Preparing for School
      • The Admissions Team will contact parents with onboarding and preparation information
      • Parents and students will be invited to join an Induction Day before the school term starts.
    Enrolment Timeline
    DBS Term 2 Enrolment Timeline – Academic Year 2026/27Date
    Final date to complete the enrolment process for Term 2 entryFri 27 Nov 2026
    Preparation Week for New Students joining Term 2Mon 30 Nov – Fri 4 Dec 2026
    Term 2 Tuition fee payment periodFri 6 Nov – Fri 4 Dec 2026
    First day of Term 2 for the 2026/27 academic yearMon 4 Jan 2027
    DBS Term 3 Enrolment Timeline – Academic Year 2026/27Date
    Final date to complete the enrolment process for Term 3 entryFri 19 Mar 2027
    Preparation Week for New Students joining Term 3Mon 22 – Fri 26 Mar 2027
    Term 3 Tuition fee payment periodFri 26 Feb – Fri 26 Mar 2027
    First day of Term 3 for the 2026/27 academic yearMon 19 April 2027
    DBS Term 1 Enrolment Timeline – Academic Year 2027/28Date
    Final date to complete the enrolment process for Term 1 AY2027/28 entryMon 21 May 2027
    Tuition fee payment period for Term 1 AY2027/28Fri 21 May – Fri 18 June 2027
    Preparation Week for New Students joining Term 1 AY2027/28Mon 24 May – Fri 4 June 2027
    New Students and Parents Induction DayOne day before school start
    First day of Term 1 for the 2027/28 academic yearIn August 2027 (TBC)
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