It’s every parents’ wish to provide their kids with the absolute best education possible, just in time for the academic year 2022/2023. In today’s globalized and increasingly competitive world, high-level primary and secondary education is the fundamental necessity of a successful life and professional career.
Bangkok is a cosmopolitan city that offers parents a wide choice of world-class educational institutions with varying educational curriculums.
Many of these schools offer holistic approaches to teaching, expansive campuses and a wide selection of extracurricular activities; all aimed at providing their students with a balanced mix of personal and academic development.
Let’s have a look at the Top 10 international schools in Bangkok
*Please note the list of schools is presented in an unbiased and random order.
1. International School Bangkok (ISB)
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ISB, Thailand’s first international school, first opened as the International Children’s Center on the grounds of the US Embassy in 1951, and has serviced U.S. Embassy families as well as other expats in Bangkok at the time. ISB offers the Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (DP) alongside their ISB Curriculum, consisting of a Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, an Elementary, Middle and High School, as well as an International Baccalaureate Program. At ISB, art is not regarded as an optional extra, but as a core part of their curriculum, featuring seven visual arts studios, twelve performing arts classrooms, twenty-seven music practice rooms, two multi-purpose art galleries, and two fully equipped theatres. Moreover, ISB also offers students a world-class sports program, a transition program to practice their English skills, and a lot more.
Address: 39/7 Soi Nichada Thani, Samakee Road, Amphur Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0) 2963 5800
Tuition Fee: Tuition fee starts at 569,000 THB per year
Website: https://www.isb.ac.th/
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2. NIST International School
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NIST International School was founded in 1992 and is one of Thailand’s oldest international schools, a one of a kind in that it is free from any philosophy, creed or system, and Thailand’s very first full International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. As of 1999, the school offered all three IB programs. Today, it is one of the leading IB schools in the world. NIST was also Thailand’s first school to receive triple accreditation; they were approved by CIS, NEASC, and ONESQA.
NIST offers the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP), and the Diploma Program (DP) as the core of their curriculum. Completing the DP studies, their students score consistently well above global and national averages in IB diploma examinations. NIST also provides after-school buses for students who participate in one or more of the 300+ extra-curricular activities (ECAs) after their classes. ECAs consist of sports, drama, music, art, technology, academics, language, and social and environmental activism, and many more.
The school represents over 60 nationalities with 25.3% Thai students who form the largest group, as well as a significant number of pupils from North America, Australia, and Europe. There are also many students from elsewhere in Asia, South America, and Africa.
Address: 36 Sukhumvit Soi 15, Klongtoey-nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0) 2017 5888
Tuition Fee: 541,800 THB
Website: https://www.nist.ac.th
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3. Harrow International School Bangkok
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Harrow International is an English National Curriculum School that’s rich in tradition, both in Bangkok and as part of a family of schools dating back to 1572.
The school, which is also accredited by ONESQA and OPEC, has a curriculum that places strong emphasis on literacy (reading, writing, speaking and listening in English), mathematics, and digital literacy. The school also provides extra-curricular activities such as creative arts.
In the Early Years Center, the Pre-Prep and Prep Schools, pupils are taught a bespoke Harrow Bangkok Curriculum that incorporates the best of England’s educational practices complemented by global influences.
Students in the Senior School study for IGCSE, AS, and A Level-examinations that are internationally recognized qualifications that enable access to top universities around the world.
Address: No. 45 Soi Kosumruamchai 14 Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0) 2503 7222
Tuition Fee: Tuition fee starts at 459,000 THB per year
Website: https://www.harrowschool.ac.th/
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4. Shrewsbury International School Bangkok
Shrewsbury is another leading international school in Bangkok for children aged 3 — 18. It has two campuses, one is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and the other in the very heart of Bangkok. Their community comprises 40 nationalities and 1,736 students. It was established in 2003 and has 2 campuses.
The school has an overall child:teaching staff ratio of 10:1, which facilitates higher support for the youngest learners, and it is proud of 70% A* or A grades at GCSE.
Shrewsbury provides an English National Curriculum that’s adapted to their international community; EYFS to KS5. The curriculum delivers a structured learning journey from the age of 3 to 18 years. The Early Years Foundation stage (age 3 years) is followed by a sequence of 5 “Key Stages” that culminate in the advanced A-level program (ages 16-18). Also offered are assessed examinations and the attainment of (International) General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) qualifications.
Shrewsbury is accredited by CIS, ONESQA, and HMC, and is a member of FOBISIA and BISAC. It’s also a certified test center for Cambridge International and EdExcel examination boards, SATs, and Duke of Edinburgh International Award.
City Campus:
Address: 982 Rim Klong Samsen Road, Bang Kapi, Huai Kwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand (City Campus)
Telephone: +66 (0) 2203 1222
Riverside Campus:
Address: 1922 Charoen Krung Road, Wat Prayakrai,Bang Kholaem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand (Riverside Campus)
Telephone: +66 (0) 2675 1888
Tuition Fee: 591,000 THB
Website: https://www.shrewsbury.ac.th/
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5. St Andrews International School
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St Andrews follows a version of England’s National Curriculum that’s been tailored to their international community. It prepares their students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP).
There’s a maximum of 900 primary school and 1,000 high school students who come from more than 50 countries. The age range is between 2 – 18, and the average class size is 15 – 20, and 8 languages are taught at St Andrews, 4 of which are European ones and the others are Asian. The curriculum reflects the best of British and international education and incorporates Thailand’s culture. The stages comprise the early years foundation stage, followed by 4 key stages and the International Baccalaureate. St Andrews features a number of sports facilities as well as a creative and performing arts spaces, gardens and recreational areas for quieter activities.
Primary School:
Address: 9 Pridi Banomyong 20/1, Sukhumvit 71, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (Primary School)
High School:
Address: 1020 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (High School)
Telephone:
+66 (0) 2381 2387 (Primary School)
+66 (0) 2056 9555 (High School)
Tuition Fee: Tuition fee starts at 346,000 THB per year
Website: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com
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6. Bangkok Prep – International Preparatory & Secondary British School
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Bangkok Prep is a leading British International School in the centre of Bangkok for students aged 3 — 18 years old. With two campuses in Sukhumvit, Bangkok Prep is a CIS-accredited British Curriculum International School with over 1,200 students.
Their program is based on the National Curriculum of England and offers a rigorous I/GCSE program to 10 and 11-years-old students as a precursor to the Cambridge-approved A-levels available to study in Year 12 and 13. In August 2016, Bangkok Prep introduced the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), which is an element of the ACA Baccalaureate and prepares students for worldwide university education.
Students who have graduated at Bangkok Prep have been offered admissions to universities of their choosing, some of which are among the top universities across the globe including Chulalongkorn University, Imperial College London, UK, the British Columbia (UBC) in Canada, and the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, to name just a few.
Bangkok Prep has devised 11 life values and boasts various sports teams such as tennis, basketball, football, volleyball and rugby teams that participate in competitions and events. Furthermore, Bangkok Prep is affiliated to the Cambridge Assessment International Education and Bangkok International Schools Athletic Conference (BISAC), and is a full member of FOBISIA, TISAC, and the International Schools Association of Thailand.
Primary Campus:
Address: 23 Sukhumvit 53, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (Primary Campus)
Secondary Campus:
Address: Sukhumvit 77, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (Secondary Campus)
Telephone: +66 (0) 2 700 5858
Tuition Fee: 488,000 THB
Website: https://bkkprep.ac.th/
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7. KIS International School
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Founded in 1998, KIS International School is an IB World School with a community of around 750 students and 56 nationalities, to which students can pursue a continued IB right from the start through the following programs:
- IB Primary Year Program (ages 3-11)
- IB Middle Year Program (ages 11-16)
- IB Diploma Year Program (ages 16-19)
The school offers, in addition to an academically challenging curriculum, a well-rounded variety of sports, creative, as well as community service for its students. Parents can be assured their children will be provided right from the youngest of children entering the classroom for the very first time to graduates pursuing further studies in universities out there in the real world!
KIS is recognized as a top-quality international school with high academic standards completely accredited by both the Council of International Schools (CIS) and International Baccalaureate as well as being part of the International School Association of Thailand (ISAT) and Asian International School Athletics Association (AISAA).
Address: 999 123-124 Pracha Uthit Rd, Samsen Nok, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310
Telephone: +66 (0) 2 700 5858
Tuition Fee: Tuition fee starts at 383,000 THB per year
Website: https://www.kis.ac.th/
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8. Regent’s International School
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Regent’s International School is a CIS– and ONESQA-accredited day and boarding school for students aged 2 — 18, offering primary and secondary schooling with various scholarships for students who demonstrate academic excellence. Their primary curriculum consists of two key stages for children aged 4 to 11 and for students aged 11 to 18, the secondary school curriculum program follows the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, then the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma course.
Regent’s IB students regularly outperform the world’s average in the highly prestigious International Baccalaureate. With many of them granted access to the world’s top universities such as the UK’s Oxford and Cambridge universities and the Ivy League university in the U.S.
Address: 601/99 Pracha-Uthit Road, Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0) 2957 5777
Tuition Fee: Tuition fee starts at 390,300 THB per year
Website: https://www.regents.ac.th/
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9. Ruamrudee International School
Ruamrudee International (RIS) – which is Thai for “Union of Hearts”, is a Catholic school and it was established in 1957, one of Asia’s first schools that were accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Thai Ministry of Education. The school prides itself in having graduates that score far above the world’s average in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
RIS is one of the few schools in South East Asia that offer their students these two world-class programs. They can choose from a huge selection of over 50 IB and 20 AP classes. Each year, their students go on to study at many of the world’s top universities and colleges including Harvard, Stanford, University College London and many others, as well as 43 medical schools. Additionally, the school offers personalized studying in an Alternative Day Program. This allows students to work in small groups in a purpose-built specialized classroom, or 1:1 on their individualized programs.
RIS features outstanding facilities such as a fitness center, a soccer field, a pool and a yoga room, and there’s a school clinic on the campus. There are recording and ceramic studios, tennis courts, a robotics lab, a coffee shop, a canteen, and more.
Address: 6 Ramkhamhaeng 184, Minburi, Bangkok 10510, Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0) 2791 8900
Tuition Fee: 474,000 THB
Website: https://www.rism.ac.th
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10. Wells International School
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Wells International School comprises of three campuses across Bangkok: Onnut, Bangna, and Thonglor, all of which are easily reached. Onnut and Thonglor campuses, in particular, are even easier due to being located near their respective BTS stations, eliminating parents’ and students’ concerns regarding timing and Bangkok traffic uncertainty.
Students are offered the highest degree of quality education all the way through and the state-of-the-art campus includes all the students would ever need for a well-rounded education. The campus includes over 30 classrooms, two fully-equipped science labs, as well as five modern computer labs and complete arts and sports in the form of dance and music studios, large multi-purpose sports courts, and a swimming pool.
Onnut Campus:
Address: 2209 Sukhumvit Road, Bangchak, Prakhanong, Bangkok 10260
Telephone: (66) 097-920-8511 / 02-730-3366
Bangna Campus:
Address: Srinakarin 62, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok 10250
Telephone: (66) 02-746-6060-1 / 061-265-7894
Thonglor Campus:
Address: Sukhumvit 51, Klongtan-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Telephone: (66) 061-265-7893 / (66) 02-204-1096 / (66) 02-662-5980
Tuition Fee: Tuition fee starts at 105,000 THB
Website: https://wells.ac.th/
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11. American International School of Bangkok
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The American International School of Bangkok (ASB) is a private pre-kindergarten to grade 12 school, with a Sukhumvit campus in the Sukhumvit area and the Green Valley campus in the Samutprakan area. ASB’s facilities include spacious and fully-equipped classrooms, science labs, computers and media centers, libraries, music studios, a soccer and basketball court, a gym, as well as a fully-accessible golf course. On the other hand, boarding facilities are also available at the Green Valley Campus, which is where the International Preparatory Golf Academy (IPGA) is located.
Green Valley Campus:
Address: 900 Moo 3 Bangna-Trad Road Km. 15 Bangplee, Samutprakarn 10540 Thailand
Telephone: 66 (0) 2312 5662
Tuition Fee: Tuition fee starts at 190,000 THB
Website: https://asbgv.ac.th/
Sukhumvit Campus:
Address: 59-59/1 Sukhumvit Road Soi 49/3 Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand (Sukhumvit Campus)
Telephone: 66 (0) 2620 8600
Tuition Fee: Tuition fee starts at 194,000 THB
Website: https://asb.ac.th/sukhumvit/
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12. Australian International School Bangkok
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Founded in 2002, Australian International School Bangkok comprises of over 400 students of 40 different nationalities and offers a close-knit community, academic excellence, co-curricular activities, as well as world-class facilities all within the heart of Sukhumvit. The curriculum pushes students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers, using a blend of science and creativity in classrooms as well as opportunities for sports and music in between every now and then through their additional co-curriculum programs. Together with a unique teaching approach and a genuinely passionate roster of faculty & staff, parents can guarantee their students will be greatly developed academically and personally.
Sukhumvit Soi 20 Campus:
Address: 162/2 Soi Sukhumvit 20, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Telephone: 02-260-4575, 02-663-5495 – 7
Tuition Fee: Tuition fee starts at 295,000 THB per year
Sukhumvit Soi 31 Campus:
Address: 319 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Telephone: 02-662-2827
Tuition Fee: Tuition fee starts at 387,000 THB per year
Website: https://www.australianisb.ac.th/
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Conclusion
If you made it this far in this article, we’re sure you’ll have some ideas in mind regarding which school you would love to send your kids to and potentially where you would like to relocate to in order to eliminate concerns over travel distance and unpredictable traffic. Just choose the right property and you could arrive at your child’s desired school easier than you ever imagined! With all that said, we wish your child the very best in his or her education in the upcoming school year and for the future.
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