Top 12 Best International Boarding Schools in Asia

SINGAPORE: United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), Singapore

The United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) is the only international boarding school in Singapore providing an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Founded in 1971, UWCSEA provides education for students starting from the age of 4 in their Infant School program to the age of 18 in their High School section. Boarding options start for kids ages 8 and above.

• Ages of boarding:  Ages 8+
• Day Boarding Option:  Yes
• Applications:  Click here

UWCSEA has two campuses in Singapore, and both of them offer boarding options as well. As one of the leading international schools in the world, it is recognized for its academic excellence and holistic approach by including volunteering service opportunities and outdoor education for the all-rounded development of students. The school’s state-of-the-art facilities support a wide range of extracurricular activities, including arts, sports, and community service. With a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, UWCSEA nurtures compassionate leaders who are ready to make a difference in the world.

UWCSEA - Dover Campus, 1207 Dover Road, Singapore 139654, +65 6775 5344, Website

UWCSEA - East Campus, 1 Tampines Street 73, Singapore 528704. +65 6305 5344, Website

MALAYSIA: Marlborough College Malaysia (Located in Johor, Malaysia + Bus Opps From Singapore)

Marlborough College Malaysia is the first independent, British boarding and day school to open a campus in Malaysia. The Preparatory School takes pupils from age 3, and the Senior School includes Sixth Form to age 18. There are four Senior Boarding Houses and two Junior Boarding Houses, each with a Housemaster or Housemistress, Resident House Tutor, Dame, and team of visiting tutors. Boarding offers pupils an opportunity to enjoy the full range of first-class facilities on campus, with supervised prep each evening.

• Ages of boarding:  Ages 9+
• Day Boarding Option:  Yes
• Applications:  Click here

Marlborough College Malaysia, Jalan Marlborough, Iskandar Puteri, 79200 Johor, Malaysia, +607 560 2200, Admissions@marlboroughcollege.my, Website

MALAYSIA: Epsom College Malaysia (Located 15-Minutes Away From KL Airport)

Epsom College Malaysia is a prestigious and renowned international boarding school located in Malaysia. With a rich heritage dating back to its sister school in the United Kingdom, Epsom College Malaysia offers a world-class education to students aged 11 to 18. The college provides a nurturing and inclusive environment that fosters academic excellence, character development, and personal growth. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated teachers, and a diverse curriculum, Epsom College Malaysia prepares students for success in the global arena. From rigorous academics to vibrant extracurricular activities, this institution is committed to shaping well-rounded individuals and empowering them to make a positive impact on the world.

• Ages of boarding: Boarding From Year 7
• Other Programs: English Mandarin Immersion Programme, Full Boarding (UK Residents), Weekday Boarding (Singapore citizens and residents), Full Boarding (Myanmar Residents), Weekday Boarding
• Applications:  Click here

Epsom College Malaysia, Persiaran Kolej, 71760 Bandar Baru Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, +601 3420 1120, admissions@epsomschool.com; events@epsomschool.com, https://www.epsomschool.com.  They also offer boarding taster programs for kids ages 10-17 to get a feel - click here.

CHINA: Dulwich College Suzhou (30 Minutes From Shanghai)

Opened in 2007, Dulwich College Suzhou in China is the first Dulwich International School to offer boarding options. It is a co-educational boarding and day school just 30 minutes drive from Shanghai. Following an enhanced British curriculum, it offers education to students aged 2-18, including an IGSCE curriculum in Years 10 & 11 and IB Diploma Program in Years 12 and 13. At Dulwich College Suzhou, students can start boarding from the age of 11, typically in Year 7. The boarding program is designed for students aged 11 to 18, providing a supportive and nurturing environment throughout their educational journey. If you need more details, feel free to ask!

• Ages of Boarding: 11+
• Types Of Boarding: Day, Flexi, Full
• Applications: Click here

Dulwich College Suzhou, 360 Gangtian Road, Wuzhong Qu, Suzhou Shi, Jiangsu Sheng, China, 215021, +86 (512) 6295 9500, Website

CHINA: Utahloy International School ZengCheng (UISZ) (Based In Guangzhou)

Utahloy International School ZengCheng (UISZ) is a day and boarding school that provides IB programs to students from the age of 3 in pre-kindergarten to grade 12. Apart from its exceptional day school education, it offers a regular 7-day, 5-day, or flexi-boarding option. Located one and a half hours from Guangzhou, the UISZ campus is built on 85 hectares with amazing facilities like botanical gardens, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, football fields, and a four-story boarding house that can accommodate a capacity of 400 people.

• Age Of Boarding: 11+ / Grade 7
• Type Of Boarding: 7-day, 5-Day, or Flexi-Boarding Options
• Passport Details: As an international school by the regulations established by the Guangzhou Education Bureau, UISZ can only accept enrollment from students with valid foreign passports or those who are residents of Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan. Unfortunately, we cannot enroll children holding a People’s Republic of China passport.
• Applications:  Click here

Utahloy International School ZengCheng, Dapuwei Country, Zengjiang St, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou, China, +86(20) 8291 3201, Website

SOUTH KOREA: Branksome Hall Asia (Based In Jeju Island) *Girls Only

As a sister institution of the 109-year-old private girls’ school Branksome Hall in Toronto, Branksome Hall Asia in South Korea provides a co-educational program for Junior Kindergarten Prep to Grade 5 and offers education exclusively to girls only starting from Grade 6 and up. Opened in October 2012, the campus is located on the beautiful Jeju Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site well-known for its natural landscape and unique Korean culture. Considered one of the world's top international boarding schools, Branksome Hall Asia follows an IB curriculum in Primary Years through to a Diploma Program to prepare students for success at the University level.

• Age Of Boarding: Grade 6+
• Applications: Click here

Branksome Hall Asia, 234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, Korea 63644, +82.64.902.5000, Website

Admissions Office: 37/F ASEM Tower, Yeongdongdae-ro 517, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea 06164, +82.2.6001.3840~2

JAPAN: UWC (United World College) ISAK Japan (Based in Nagano, Japan)

UWC ISAK Japan is the newest member of the United World Colleges. Located in Nagano, UWC ISAK  Japan is an Official IB World School and provides a pre-IB foundation program and leadership training in Grade 10 to prepare students for the 2-year advanced secondary school diploma, and all students in Grades 11-12 are enrolled in the IB Diploma Program. As the campus is situated at the edge of the Joshin-Etsu National Park, the school places a strong focus on outdoor education. All students are required to participate in various outdoor activities including hiking, overnight camps, canoeing, snowshoeing, and other sports, to learn to appreciate nature, as well as to, develop their teamwork and leadership skills.

• Ages Of Boarding: UWC ISAK Japan, situated in the beautiful Nagano region, provides a vibrant boarding experience for students aged 16 to 19.
• Applications: Click here

UWC ISAK Japan, 5827-136 Nagakura, Karuizawa, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano, 389-0111, Japan. +81 267-46-8623, Website

THAILAND: KIS International School Reignwood Park (1-Hour From Bangkok Airport)

The dedicated boarding village is a safe and secure haven, featuring stylish and comfortable bedrooms complete with private bathrooms and ample storage. With four or two beds per room and single rooms for Senior students, it truly feels like a home away from home. The boarding village also offers a versatile multi-purpose dining hall, study areas, and leisure and relaxation spaces, all with direct access to the main world-class campus. It's the ideal environment to nurture your child's passions and independence. Don't miss this golden opportunity to be a part of the KIS Reignwood Park family and embark on an extraordinary educational journey!

KIS International School Reignwood Park, 888/99 Lam Sai, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani 12130, +66 (0) 94 235 3000, admissionsrp@kis.ac.th, www.kisrp.com, Facebook, Instagram

THAILAND: The American School of Bangkok (ASB) (Green Valley Campus)

The American School of Bangkok (ASB) is a private international day and boarding school in Thailand offering Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 education. Following an American curriculum with an international perspective, the school offers a rigorous academic program to help students develop a solid foundation and encourages students to participate in various extra-curricular activities, like United Nations-related conferences, community outreach projects, sports, and music programs, to broaden their learning exposure. For parents interested in boarding options, the Green Valley campus of the American School of Bangkok welcomes students aged 6 and up to experience a culturally diverse dormitory experience.

The American School of Bangkok (Green Valley Campus), 900 Moo 3 Bangna-Trad Road Km. 15 Bangplee, Samutprakarn 10540 Thailand. 66 (0) 2312 5660/ 66 (0) 2312 5661/66 (0) 2312 5662, www.asb.ac.th/greenvalley

THAILAND: Bromsgrove International School Thailand (BIST)

THAILAND: Rugby School Thailand (Located In Pattaya, Thailand)

Rugby School Thailand's 80-acre campus sits near Pattaya, Chonburi, and is a day and boarding international school that shares Rugby School UK’s DNA. Offering Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School,  the ethos, values, traditions, and heritage is based on the traditional values of its parent school, Rugby UK. The curriculum is drawn from the best of the England & Wales National Curriculum and the UK’s Independent Schools’ Curriculum.  The school aims to provide a nurturing ‘home from home’ where children can immerse themselves in a different side of school life and make the most of the world-class facilities offered. Children from Year 3 onwards can choose to board here.

Rugby School Thailand, 7, Khao Mai Kaeo, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, +66 33 141 800, Website

HONG KONG: Harrow International School

Harrow International School is Hong Kong's first international boarding and day school to provide a traditional British style of education for young pupils from Early Years to Year 13. Founded in 2012, the signature crescent-shaped campus is built on a 9-acre site.  Apart from academic excellence, Harrow Hong Kong shares the vision of nurturing its students to become positive role models and emphasizes developing students' leadership attributes. Unlike its parent school in England, Harrow Hong Kong is a co-educational school.

Harrow International School Hong Kong, 38 Tsing Ying Road, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. +852 2824 9099, Website.  Register online for their upcoming open morning for a guided school tour to learn more about their exceptional education quality.

• Harrow also has branches in Beijing and Bangkok. Harrow Beijing, Website / Harrow Bangkok, Website

BRUNEI: Jerudong International School (Outside Bandar Seri Begawan)

Jerudong International School is a co-educational international day and boarding school at Kampong Tungku which is located on the outskirts of Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan.  This is also where the University of Brunei Darussalam is located. Being one of the few international schools in the country, Jerudong International School provides a British education through Sixth Form. While following an English National Curriculum, pupils in the Years 12 & 13 are presented with the opportunity to take the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (A-levels) for UK university admission, or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) for students who wish to pursue their university education in the US. Placing a heavy focus on academic excellence, the school also encourages students to participate in overseas academic competitions, such as the University of New South Wales International Competition and Assessment for Schools (ICAS). The school offers weekly or full boarding options for students of Years 7 and above. All four houses of accommodation are located on campus within walking distance of the school facilities, with each house catering to approximately 64 students.

Jerudong International School, Jalan Universiti, Kampong Tungku, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE2119, Negara Brunei Darussalam. +673 241 1000, Website