Making Choices

The Rugby School Thailand curriculum comprises both core and elective subjects. All students must study English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences, comprising separate courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. For selected students, English Literature and Further Pure Maths will also be offered within the core timetable.

In addition, the curriculum requires students to select four electives, including at least one language other than English, at least one of Geography or History and any two other subjects of the student’s choice. Due to local Ministry of Education requirements, Thai citizens must choose Thai as one of their electives.

The table below details the subjects offered as electives in the groups described above.

A Humanities

Geography History

B Languages

French Mandarin Chinese Spanish Thai

C and D Free Choice – Choose 2 subjects

Art Business Studies Computer Science Design & Technology Drama Music Physical Education (examined) Any other subject from groups A or B (It is possible to do both History and Geography, and two languages)

All students are expected to maintain a full timetable with a broad range of subjects throughout their IGCSE studies. Therefore, except in very exceptional circumstances, we do not allow students to ‘drop’ subjects during E and D Blocks (Years 10 & 11). However, certain changes to elective choices may be permitted until the end of Term 1 in the E Block.

Students will make their IGCSE elective selections in the second half of term 2 of F Block. This will allow for time to create a timetable that gives as many students as possible their first choice courses. Students will be guided through these selections by tutors and subject teacher and parents/guardians will be requested to sign off on their final choices. In the unlikely event that the timetable cannot be arranged to allow a student’s preferred combination of courses, Mr Kirk Green (Deputy Head Academic) will meet with the student and, if desired, parents to consider the available options.