Heads & Tales Live

An evening with top UK schools

Thursday 15th October, 6-8pm THA

Gaysorn Urban Resort, Bangkok

Join us for a relaxed Q&A and drinks reception hosted by Walter Kerr, Co-Founder of Oppidan Education and Anna Wongcha-Um, Oppidan’s General Manager in Thailand.

We are honoured to welcome Senior Leaders from three leading UK schools to discuss strategies for helping your child find their perfect school. 

There will be an opportunity afterwards to book a one-to-one conversation with the panellists.

The Schools

  • Jon Newton

    Eton College

    Deputy Head

    Founded in 1440, Eton is the most prestigious boys' boarding school in the world. Its alumni include 20 British Prime Ministers, countless business leaders and some of the most influential figures in public life. Academically, it sits at the very top. Since the 1990s, Eton has consistently ranked among the top three schools in the UK for Oxbridge offers. For a family investing in a UK education, there is no more recognisable name on a university application.

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    Jo Duncan

    Wycombe Abbey

    Headmistress

    Founded in 1896, Wycombe Abbey is the most prestigious girls' boarding school in the UK. Full boarding, academically selective, and a consistent fixture among the top schools in the country. Its alumnae go on to Oxford, Cambridge, the Ivy League and leading universities worldwide. Academically, it sits at the very top. For a family seeking the finest girls' boarding education in the country, there is no more recognisable name.

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    James Lyon Taylor

    Marlborough College

    Head of Admissions

    Marlborough is one of the ten most sought-after boarding schools in the UK. Co-educational, full boarding, and consistently placed among the country's best for academic results and university destinations. Pupils go on to Oxford, Cambridge, the Ivy League and leading universities across Europe.

Oppidan Education in Thailand

After ten years of success in the UK, we opened an office in Bangkok in early 2024.

Now, with the partnership and support of many of Thailand’s best schools including Harrow, Wellington, Shrewsbury, King’s and Rugby – Oppidan have also begun to support families in Bangkok and beyond, to make decisions about schools. The first 40-50 families are now happily placed in top schools across the globe.  

As elsewhere, our mentoring and consultancy methodology in Thailand is built in collaboration with partners including Oxford University, designed to ensure the long term, all-round development of young people. This approach has supported well over 10,000 families, iterated by our in-house education team. 

 If you’re a Thai parent with school-aged children, we’d love to meet you.

Walter Kerr (L) and Henry Faber (R), co-founder of Oppidan Education

Working with Oppidan has been a wonderful experience. Although school applications can be stressful, they made it feel easy, offering accurate insights and expert guidance at every step. Beyond helping my daughter showcase her strengths, they gave us a deeper understanding of her potential. Oppidan truly knows the process inside out, turning what could have been a daunting journey into a rewarding experience. Thank you!

Parent of Year 8 Student (Bangkok)