April 4, 2025

How Ascot Helps Students Find Their Career Path

Choosing the right school isn’t just about academics, it’s about preparing students for life after graduation. At Ascot International School Bangkok, the journey doesn’t stop at high school. The school places a strong emphasis on guiding students to discover their passions, develop real-world skills, and confidently step into their futures.

With a global perspective and a student-centred approach, Ascot supports learners through every stage of post-secondary planning. Here’s how the school helps students shape their career paths and thrive beyond graduation.

Career Counseling and University Guidance

Ascot International School provides dedicated career and university counselling to guide students in their secondary years. A full-time University and Career Counsellor works closely with each high school student, offering personalised advice on course selection, career interests, and university options.

Each student goes through rigorous counselling sessions to ensure they are well prepared for the universities or career pathways they wish to pursue. This guidance includes helping students explore suitable majors, build strong application portfolios, and meet admission requirements. Ascot British International School also hosts events like university fairs and on-campus visits by university representatives, for example, the school recently held a Thai University Fair 2025 where students and parents connected with top university delegates. Through these programs, students gain early exposure to higher education opportunities and receive expert support in navigating the college application process.

Internships and Work Experience Opportunities

Practical experience is a key part of Ascot’s approach to career readiness. The school offers pathways such as the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) in the upper grades, which integrates academics with real-world learning. Ascot collaborates with local businesses and organisations to arrange internship and work experience opportunities for students. These internships allow students to explore industries of interest, such as business, hospitality, technology, or other fields, and gain valuable on-the-job insights.

By working in professional settings, students develop essential workplace skills like time management, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability. In addition, the IBCP curriculum requires a career-related study project aligned with local industry needs, ensuring students apply classroom knowledge to practical scenarios. Through service learning and community projects (part of the IB programmes), students also cultivate social responsibility and leadership. These experiences collectively build a strong foundation of professional skills and help students confirm their career interests before graduating.

University Application Support and Outcomes

Support for university applications at Ascot is comprehensive and begins early in high school. Counsellors guide students in identifying best-fit universities worldwide and assist with every step of the application process, from selecting courses and preparing for standardised tests to writing personal statements and practising interviews. Thanks to this individualised guidance and the school’s strong academic preparation, Ascot graduates have an excellent track record in university admissions.

Each Ascot student is thoroughly prepared for the universities they apply to, and in combination with their excellent IB results, they earn outstanding opportunities for higher education. Ascot’s IB Diploma Programme is internationally recognised as one of the highest standards in pre-university education, which gives students an edge in admissions. (Notably, more than 1,000 universities worldwide, including elite institutions, grant advanced standing or special consideration to IB Diploma holders.)

Many Ascot students receive multiple acceptance offers. For instance, one recent graduate, Non, from the Class of 2023 was admitted to four prestigious universities (including Monash University, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, and the University of Bath). Ascot’s alumni matriculate to top universities in Thailand and abroad, such as Imperial College London, the London School of Economics (LSE), King’s College London, Chulalongkorn University, Nanyang Technological University, the University of Toronto, Monash University, and more.

Students pursue a wide range of popular programs and disciplines, alumni have gone on to study medicine, astrophysics, architecture, law, biomedical engineering, computer science, animation, accounting, and many other fields. This breadth of outcomes reflects the success of Ascot’s counselling and academic programs in helping each student achieve their post-secondary goals.

Alumni Success and Higher Education Connections

Ascot’s graduates celebrate their success as they prepare to enter top universities worldwide. The school takes great pride in its alumni, many of whom credit Ascot for shaping their achievements. Ascot maintains an active alumni network and often highlights alumni success stories as inspiration for current students. For example, alumni testimonials speak to the school’s lasting impact:

- Takashi (Ascot alumnus, now a Computer Science major at the University of Sydney) shared that “Ascot taught me not just about getting good grades and doing well on exams, but also how to succeed in life. Ascot made me confident in everything I do and showed me how to reach my full potential. I am achieving my goals and I have Ascot to thank for this.” This reflects how the school instilled confidence and life skills beyond academics.
- Pavis (Ascot alumna, now studying Business Economics at Mahidol University International College) said that the high level of academics at Ascot enabled her to “pass the entrance exam and interview for my university with flying colours.” More importantly, she noted that “Ascot gave me not only academic knowledge, but most important of all friendship, and the social skills needed to have a successful career.”

Such success stories underscore Ascot’s commitment to supporting students even after graduation. The school’s reputation and connections also benefit alumni in the long run. Ascot regularly invites university admissions officers and organises networking events, helping students and graduates build relationships in higher education.

By fostering a strong alumni community and partnerships with institutions, the school creates a support system that extends into university life and early careers. Ascot alumni often return to share their experiences or mentor current students, creating a cycle of guidance and inspiration for the next generation.

Life Skills and Workforce Readiness

Preparing students for life after graduation, whether that means university, vocational training, or entering the workforce, is a central focus at Ascot. The school’s philosophy emphasises developing well-rounded individuals ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world. In practice, this means that Ascot’s programs not only deliver academic excellence but also intentionally cultivate transferable life skills and character traits. For example, the IB curricula (IB Diploma and IBCP) include components like the Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) which encourage critical thinking, independent research, creativity, teamwork, and community service.

Students learn time management, self-discipline, and global awareness as part of their coursework and co-curricular activities. Ascot IB World School explicitly aims to give students the skills and knowledge they need for their future careers and is at the forefront of a new wave of education that’s all about preparing young people for what comes next. This forward-looking approach ensures that graduates are not only prepared for higher education, but also adaptable, resilient, and globally-minded individuals. By the time they finish Year 13, Ascot students are ready to take on the challenges of the modern workforce with confidence and creativity.

The introduction of the IB Career-related Programme further strengthens workforce readiness by blending academic rigour with practical skills. IBCP graduates leave Ascot with a portfolio of real-world experiences (from internships and projects) and a mindset of lifelong learning. They are well prepared for diverse post-secondary pathways: whether they choose competitive universities worldwide or jump directly into industry training or entrepreneurial ventures, they possess the competencies needed to succeed.

Importantly, Ascot nurtures in students a lifelong learning mindset, an attitude of curiosity and adaptability that is crucial for evolving career paths. As a result, when students step out of Ascot and into adult life, they carry a solid foundation not just of knowledge, but of critical thinking, effective communication, and social responsibility. This holistic preparation enables Ascot International School graduates to transition smoothly into life after high school, confident and ready to excel in their university studies, future workplaces, and beyond.

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