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International Schools in Bangkok — IB, British, American, Singaporean

180+ international schools in Thailand · THB 200K–1.2M/year · how to choose

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Thailand has 180+ international schools (Bangkok 130, Phuket 8, Chiang Mai 6, others 40+). Curriculum-wise: IB (ISB, NIST, Patana — top tier), British (Harrow, Shrewsbury, Bromsgrove, Regents), American (KIS, ASB), Singaporean (Anglo Singapore, Singapore International), Australian (Australian International School Bangkok). Fees: K1 THB 200K–600K; P1–G12 THB 400K–1.2M/year + capital fee 50K–500K + uniform 30K + bus 60–120K. Apply 8–12 months ahead — waitlists everywhere. Entry test + child + parent interview.

Cost

Tuition THB 200K–1.2M/year + capital 50K–500K + ancillaries 100K–200K

Timeline

Apply 8–12 months ahead · Intake Aug/Jan

Documents

6 items

+66 92 242 9293 LINE @nyc-notary

Steps (5)

1
Shortlist 5–8 schools
By curriculum (IB / British / American), location (commute ≤ 30 min), budget, philosophy (academic vs holistic)
2
School visit + open day
Book a tour with admissions / see facilities, classrooms, sports, food / talk with current students + parents
3
Submit application + fee
Application fee THB 3,000–10,000 / non-refundable / a family can apply to 3–5 schools simultaneously
4
Entry test + interview
Children P1+ take English/Math/reasoning tests + interview / parents interview on philosophy + commitment
5
Accept offer + pay capital
Offer letter in 2–4 weeks / pay capital fee (non-refundable) + 1st-term tuition within 30 days to confirm the seat

Documents

Birth certificate (Apostille/Legalised)
Passport + visa
School records 2–3 years
Teacher recommendation letter
Vaccination record
Family photo + parent ID

Frequently asked questions

IB vs British curriculum?

The IB Diploma is broad and inquiry-led, requires six subjects plus theory of knowledge, and is recognised everywhere including the US and EU. The British route through IGCSE and A-levels lets a student specialise in three or four subjects and is favoured by UK and Hong Kong universities. Choose by destination.

Are Thai/mixed children accepted?

Yes. International schools may enrol Thai nationals subject to Ministry of Education rules, and Thai and Thai-foreign children make up a large share of most Bangkok student bodies. Thai passport holders must also study Thai language and culture to satisfy the ministry's requirements.

Is the capital fee refundable?

No. Capital or development fees are non-refundable and non-transferable at almost every school. A handful of institutions refund a portion if the child completes five or more years, and a very small number allow the fee to transfer between siblings — ask for the policy in writing before paying.

Are scholarships available?

The top tier — ISB, Bangkok Patana, Harrow, Shrewsbury — run merit, need-based, sporting and arts awards, usually covering 10–50% of tuition. Applications open a year ahead and need transcripts, standardised test results, a portfolio and interviews, so start preparing at least twelve months before entry.

Outside Bangkok?

Phuket has BISP, HeadStart and UWC Thailand; Chiang Mai has Prem Tinsulanonda, Lanna and CMIS; Pattaya has Regents and ISE; Hua Hin has several smaller British-curriculum schools. Fees outside Bangkok typically run 30–50% lower for comparable accreditation and class sizes.