Best International Schools in Bangkok

Bangkok has a wide range of international schools to choose from. Parents can find a suitable option for their children and lay a solid foundation for their future life. This article reviews the best international schools in Bangkok. The emphasis is on English-language institutions built on the American or British educational system.

Important: The prices and figures presented in this article may be out of date, but they provide an approximate idea. Check with school representatives for up-to-date information.

Bangkok Patana

Bangkok Patana School is a prestigious international school located in Bangna, Bangkok, with easy access via Bang Na and Bearing BTS stations. The school accepts students aged 2 to 18 years and follows the British curriculum. The school has over 2,000 students representing over 60 nationalities, with approximately 80% international students and the largest group being British. The teaching staff is predominantly native English speakers with internationally recognised qualifications, ensuring a high level of academic excellence and comprehensive support for students.

The school's program is aimed at preparing students for admission to the world's best universities. An optimal teacher-to-student ratio (approximately 1:10), small class sizes, and the active use of modern technologies, including 1:1 programs and the CSL distance learning system, contribute to achieving high academic results. In addition to the standard course, the school offers extended language support and additional courses in such languages as Thai, French, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Japanese, and Dutch. Specialized programs for students with special educational needs and for gifted children, a wide range of extracurricular and sports activities, as well as modern infrastructure - from scientific and creative centers to sports facilities - create favorable conditions for the comprehensive development of the individual and successful further education at the world's leading universities.

International School Bangkok (ISB)

International School Bangkok (ISB) is one of the region’s leading international educational institutions, offering a world-class education to students from over 60 countries. Founded in 1951 by US Embassy staff, the school combines the American educational model with elements of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) and an expanded Advanced Placement Program (AP Capstone). The school’s modern 37-acre campus in Nichada Thani provides access to cutting-edge academic and athletic facilities, laboratories, a cultural center, and a dedicated Invention Centre.

ISB's curriculum is based on American standards, which helps develop critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of global responsibility in students. The school places special emphasis on individual support, with specialized programs for students with special educational needs, intensive language support, and additional classes, including Thai for international students. In addition, the mandatory 40 hours of volunteer work contribute to the development of leadership skills and civic position, which helps graduates successfully enter the best universities in the world.

Shrewsbury International School Bangkok

Shrewsbury International School Bangkok is an international day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, located in a picturesque riverside area in the heart of Bangkok. Established as a franchise school in 2003, it inherits the prestige and tradition of the famous English school Shrewsbury, founded in 1552. The school combines a rigorous British educational approach with modern teaching methods and cutting-edge technology, which allows for a high level of academic preparation and the all-round development of students.

The school has approximately 1,700-1,800 students representing 40 nationalities, with Thai and British students predominating and a local to international ratio of 3:1. Teachers are native English speakers and there is language support for students who do not speak English well, as well as additional language courses in Thai, French, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish. The average class size is 21 students, with a maximum of 25, and the teaching and learning process is supported by modern technology, including interactive whiteboards, Apple TV, dedicated IT labs and an innovative Junior Innovation Centre. The curriculum includes external examinations (IGCSE, AS Levels, A Levels) and standardised testing, while the school places great emphasis on home schooling, support for students with special needs and the development of talented children through an extensive after-school programme and sports.

St Andrews International School Bangkok

The school provides an inclusive international education in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where the individual needs of each student are met. The school follows the British curriculum adapted to international standards, ensuring successful preparation for IGCSE and International Baccalaureate (IBDP) examinations. Its vision is to create a medium-sized school where each student and their parents are known in the educational community, and respect for Thai culture is reflected in everyday behavior. A professional team of teachers and assistants with a “can do attitude” promptly resolve emerging issues, and a dedicated academic support department helps to meet the educational needs of each child, thanks to which students achieve high results.

The school has two main campuses – Primary and Secondary, catering for students aged 2–18, including programmes from Nursery to Year 13. The campuses are located on Sukhumvit, Sathorn and the new campus at BTS Ekkamai. Founded in 1997, the school has grown to over 2,000 students from over 60 countries, providing a wide range of academic, creative, sporting and social activities that help each student develop their strengths and realise their potential. Membership of the Nord Anglia Education network provides access to cutting-edge educational technology and unique partnerships with world leaders such as The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF, enabling students to become part of a global community and preparing them for a successful future.

KIS International School Reignwood Park

Bangkok's only full-time IB school with full-time and boarding options. Situated on a modern 60-acre campus in Bangkok's second learning centre, the exclusive and tranquil community of Reignwood Park, students can study full-time from age 3, and choose between full-time and weekly boarding from Year 4. The convenient location means Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports are less than an hour away.

Over 25 years of experience, KIS International School has established itself as an institution providing high-quality IB education, which is confirmed by its consistent IBDP results – an average score of 34.5 over the last 5 years, which is significantly higher than the world average. The new Reignwood Park campus combines separate learning areas for the Early Years, Primary and Secondary Schools, as well as a wide range of modern facilities: a high-tech auditorium with a capacity of 1,000, a spacious indoor sports complex with an arena, an aquatic center with 25 and 50 m swimming pools, a golf academy and a fully equipped gymnastics hall. This ensures the comprehensive development of talents and the preparation of students for successful entry into the world's leading universities.

Wellington College International School Bangkok

A modern, progressive co-educational school for children aged 2 to 18. The school follows the National Curriculum for England, adapted to the Thai and Asian context, and offers a balanced education combining high academic standards with a wide range of extra-curricular, sporting and cultural activities.

The school campus is divided into three main sections. The Early Years Foundation Stage comprises Pre-Nursery (starting at age 2), Nursery (age 3) and Reception (age 4). The Junior School covers students from Years 1 to 6, while the Senior School, for ages 11 to 18, prepares students for IGCSE examinations in Years 10–11 and A-levels in Years 12–13. Through individual attention to each student, modern learning resources and a variety of opportunities for personal and academic development, Wellington College Bangkok aims to develop confident, motivated and well-rounded individuals prepared for success in a global world.