Top International Schools in Bangkok: Academic Year 2022/2023
"Which school should I send my kids to?" "Where can I relocate to in order to live nearby the school?" "How do I avoid unpredictable Bangkok traffic and not have to risk my kids being late for school?"
In preparation for the academic year 2022/2023, parents nowadays want the best for their kids by gifting them with good education. In today's world, high-level primary and secondary education is a top priority for a successful life and eventually a professional career. Today, we're going to walk you through the top international schools in Bangkok as well as recommending you properties for sale and rent close by for ease of transportation.
1. International School Bangkok (ISB)
ISB first opened as the International Children’s Center on the grounds of the US Embassy in 1951. It was Thailand’s first international school, and it serviced U.S., Embassy families and other expats in Bangkok at the time.
Curriculum
ISB offers the Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (DP) alongside their ISB Curriculum.
ISB also offers students a world-class sports program, a transition program to practice their English skills, and a lot more.
This school has 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. The school features seven visual arts studios, twelve performing arts classrooms, twenty-seven music practice rooms, two multi-purpose art galleries, and two fully equipped theatres.
Tuition Fee
Starting rate for the tuition fee is 569,000 THB per year
Address
39/7 Soi Nichada Thani, Samakee Road, Amphur Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2963 5800
Interested in buying or renting a property near ISB?
2. NIST International School
NIST International School was established in 1992 and is one of the oldest international schools in Thailand to date, one of a kind in that it is free from any philosophy, creed, or system. NIST was Thailand’s first full International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. By 1999, the school has offered all three IB programs and is one of the leading IB schools in the world in the present. NIST was also Thailand’s first school to receive triple accreditations, approved by CIS, NEASC, and ONESQA.
The school represents over 60 nationalities with 25.3% Thai students forming majority of the group, as well as a significant number of pupils from North America, Australia, and Europe. Moreover, there are also many students from elsewhere in Asia, South America, and Africa.
Curriculum
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 such assports, drama, music, art, technology, academics, language, and social environmental activism, and many more.
Tuition Fee
541,800 THB
Address
36 Sukhumvit Soi 15, Klongtoey-nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2017 5888
Interested in buying or renting a property near NIST?
3. Harrow International School Bangkok
Harrow International is an English National Curriculum School rich in tradition, both in Bangkok and as part of a family of schools dating back to 1572. The school, 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, as well as providing extra-curricular activities such as creative arts.
Curriculum
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 worldwide.
Tuition Fee
Starting rate for the tuition fee is 459,000 THB per year
Address
No. 45 Soi Kosumruamchai 14 Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2503 7222
Interested in buying or renting a property near Harrow IS?
4. Shewsbury International School Bangkok
Shrewsbury (est. 2003) is another leading international school in Bangkok for children aged 3 — 18, with one campus on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and the other in the very heart of Bangkok. Their community comprises of 40 nationalities and 1,736 students. 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.
Curriculum
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). The school also offers assessed examinations and the attainment of (International) General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) qualifications.
Shrewsbury is accredited by CIS, ONESQA, and HMC, as well as being part of the FOBISIA and BISAC. It’s also a certified test center for Cambridge International and EdExcel examination boards, SATs, and Duke of Edinburgh International Award.
Tuition Fee
591,000 THB
Address
City Campus:
982 Rim Klong Samsen Road, Bang Kapi, Huai Kwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand (City Campus)
Tel: +66 (0) 2203 1222Riverside Campus:
1922 Charoen Krung Road, Wat Prayakrai,Bang Kholaem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand (Riverside Campus)
Tel: +66 (0) 2675 1888
Interested in buying or renting a property near Shewsbury IS's city campus?
Interested in buying or renting a property near Shewsbury IS's riverside campus?
5. St. Andrews International School
St Andrews follows a version of England’s National Curriculum that’s been tailored to their international community, preparing 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 stem from over 50 countries, ranging from ages 2 – 18, and the average class size is 15 – 20.
Curriculum
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, comprised of 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.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee starts at 346,000 THB per year
Address
Primary School:
9 Pridi Banomyong 20/1, Sukhumvit 71, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2381 2387
High School:
1020 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2056 9555
Interested in buying or renting a property near St. Andrews IS's primary school?
Interested in buying or renting a property near St. Andrews IS's high school?
6. Bangkok Prep – International Preparatory & Secondary British School
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.
Curriculum
Their program is based on the National Curriculum of England, offering a detailed IGCSE program to 10 and 11-year old students as a precursor to the Cambridge-approved A-levels available for 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.
In the way of sports, 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.
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.
Tuition Fee
488,000 THB
Address
Primary Campus:
23 Sukhumvit 53, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Secondary Campus:
Sukhumvit 77, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2 700 5858
Interested in buying or renting a property near Bangkok Prep's primary campus?
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7. KIS International School
Founded in 1998, KIS International School is an IB World School with a community of around 750 students as well as 56 different 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)
Curriculum
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 their first classroom entrance all the way until the day they graduate in preparation for facing the real world in college.
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).
Tuition Fee
+66 (0) 2 700 5858
Address
999 123-124 Pracha Uthit Rd, Samsen Nok, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310
Tel: +66 (0) 2 700 5858
Interested in buying or renting a property near KIS?
8. Regent's International School
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 considerable academic excellence.
Curriculum
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 surpass the world’s average in the highly prestigious International Baccalaureate, many of them were then 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.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee starts at 390,300 THB per year
Address
601/99 Pracha-Uthit Road, Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2957 5777
Interested in buying or renting a property near Regent's IS?
9. Ruamruedee International School
Ruamrudee International (RIS, founded 1957), Thai for “Union of Hearts”, is a Catholic school which was one of Asia’s first schools that were accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Thai Ministry of Education.
Curriculum
Graduates have surpassed the world’s average scoring in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Moreover, 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 wide selection of over 50 IB and 20 AP classes.
Annually, their students go on to study at various top universities and colleges including Harvard, Stanford, University College London and many others, as well as 43 medical schools.
The school offers personalized studying in an Alternative Day Program, allowing students to work in small groups in a purpose-built specialized classroom, or a 1:1 on their individualized programs. Additionally, RIS features outstanding facilities such as a fitness center, a soccer field, a pool and a yoga room, as well as a school clinic on the campus. There are also recording and ceramic studios, tennis courts, a robotics lab, a coffee shop, a canteen, and much more.
Tuition Fee
474,000 THB
Address
6 Ramkhamhaeng 184, Minburi, Bangkok 10510, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2791 8900
Interested in buying or renting a property near Ruamruedee IS?
10. Wells International School
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.
Curriculum
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.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee starts at 105,000 THB
Address
Onnut Campus:
2209 Sukhumvit Road, Bangchak, Prakhanong, Bangkok 10260
Tel: (66) 097-920-8511 / 02-730-3366
Bangna Campus:
Srinakarin 62, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok 10250
Tel: (66) 02-746-6060-1 / 061-265-7894
Thonglor Campus
Sukhumvit 51, Klongtan-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Tel: (66) 061-265-7893 / (66) 02-204-1096 / (66) 02-662-5980
Interested in buying or renting a property near Wells International School's Onnut Campus?
Interested in buying or renting a property near Wells International School's Bangna Campus?
Interested in buying or renting a property near Wells International School's Thonglor Campus?
11. American International School of Bangkok
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.
Curriculum
ASB’s facilities include spacious and fully-equipped classrooms, with additions such as 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.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee starts at 190,000 THB (Green Valley Campus)
Tuition fee starts at 194,000 THB (Sukhumvit Campus)
Address
Green Valley Campus:
900 Moo 3 Bangna-Trad Road Km. 15 Bangplee, Samutprakarn 10540 Thailand
Tel: 66 (0) 2312 5662
Sukhumvit Campus:
59-59/1 Sukhumvit Road Soi 49/3 Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Tel: 66 (0) 2620 8600
Interested in buying or renting a property near ASB's Green Valley Campus?
Interested in buying or renting a property near ASB's Sukhumvit Campus?
12. Australian International School Bangkok
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.
Curriculum
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.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee starts at 295,000 THB per year (Sukhumvit Soi 20 Campus)
Tuition fee starts at 387,000 THB per year (Sukhumvit Soi 31 Campus)
Address
Sukhumvit Soi 20 Campus:
162/2 Soi Sukhumvit 20, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Tel: 02-260-4575, 02-663-5495 – 7
Sukhumvit Soi 31 Campus:
319 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Tel: 02-662-2827
Interested in buying or renting a property near AISB's Sukhumvit 20 Campus?
Interested in buying or renting a property near AISB's Sukhumvit 31 Campus?
Conclusion
If you have made it this far into the article, then you'll definitely have a pretty good idea which schools you would like to send your child to and possibly where you might be able to relocate to for travel convenience. Choose the property you would like, and sending your child to school couldn't get any easier than that! With that said, we wish your child all the best of luck in his or her education in the upcoming school year.
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