Vajiravudh College

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Vajiravudh College is an all-boys boarding school in Bangkok, Thailand, that was founded by King Rama VI who is also known as King Vajiravudh. Following his accession to the throne, the King, who was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Oxford University established the Royal Pages College which was subsequently renamed Vajiravudh College by King Rama VII to honor his brother.
Vajiravudh College is an all-boys non-profit boarding school, founded by King Rama VI, King Vajiravudh, on December 29, 1910. The vision of Vajiravudh is to be a leading boarding school and to develop students to become good citizens with active and creative minds, possessing leadership skills and compassion for others, as well as have the determination to meet academic achievement with technological innovation and to make a positive contribution to society according to the educational philosophy of King Rama VI.
We are very fortunate to have such an inspirational environment to live and work in: few schools can offer such a wonderful backdrop to shape the character of the education they provide. One cannot but be struck by the beauty of this school, with its magnificent buildings and spacious grounds. However, the school is so much more than buildings. At Vajiravudh College, we place a strong emphasis on high standards in all fields of endeavor, whether they be academic, cultural, sport, or social. There is a commitment to excellence in the classroom, culturally, and on the sports field, and the students have a vast multitude of activities available to them. At Vajiravudh it is admirable to achieve academically, and boys who are brilliant musicians and debaters are celebrated as much as outstanding sportsmen.
The curriculum is organized in a more generic way, rather than in the more traditional, compartmentalized fashion. It also emphasizes the importance of the values underlying the curriculum as well as the processes of learning and teaching entailed by a broad set of aims. The curriculum is dedicated to the individual development of attitudes, skills, knowledge, and responsibility essential to achievement in school and society to prepare students to become an excellent citizens.
The school aims to produce young men who are inquiring, enthusiastic, tolerant, and resilient. We emphasize boys knowing the difference between right and wrong and who dare to stand up for what they believe. Ultimately we want to produce good men who will become solid citizens and future leaders within the communities of our country.
With the privilege of either working at or attending Vajiravudh College comes a responsibility to stay at the leading edge in all spheres of endeavor. The school certainly provides the environment and opportunities for every boy to reach his potential, having found out what it is that they love and are good at, having learned to challenge themselves and to value people.
To be a leading boarding school and to develop students to become good citizens with an active and creative mind, possessing leadership skills and compassion for others, as well as the courage to meet academic achievement with technology innovation and positive contribution to society according to the educational philosophy of King Rama VI. To enable our students to achieve success in learning. We are dedicated to the individual development of attitudes, skills, knowledge, and responsibility essential to achievement in school and society.

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