
International schools in Bangkok
183 international schools in Bangkok. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
This city at a glance
Cost of living
Prices about 70% lower than in the US · country averageWorld Bank WDI · Price index 32 (the US = 100) · country average · checked 2025
Schools and fees
183 international schools · British (IGCSE/A Level) 39% · American (AP) 18%
THB 81K – THB 1.28M (≈ USD 2,399 – ≈ USD 38K)
Housing costs
Rent: Grade A apartments THB 505-635 per m² a monthCBRE Thailand · checked 2026-10-30
Living
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Housing and rent
Rent: Grade A apartments THB 505-635 per m² a month
CBRE's Q2 2025 Bangkok figures show average asking rents for Grade A apartments of THB 505 (Silom/Sathorn) to THB 635 (Lumpini/Siam) per m² a month, with Sukhumvit at THB 594; serviced apartments were THB 1,099-1,271. Multiply by floor area for a rough monthly figure. This is 2025 data, so check current listings.
- Grade A apartments THB 505-635/m²/month
- Sukhumvit THB 594/m²/month
- Serviced THB 1,099-1,271/m²/month
Source:CBRE ThailandResearchChecked 2026-10-30
Safety
Bangkok is under Korea's level-1 travel advisory (exercise caution)
Korea's foreign ministry travel-safety page for Thailand (checked 2026-10-30) puts Bangkok and most of the country at level 1 (exercise caution). Tak province is level 2; four southern border provinces and the strip within 50 km of the Cambodian border are level 3 (leave). Two northern border checkpoints carry a special advisory over job-scam trafficking. Everyday risks listed are snatch theft from motorbikes, muggings and touts.
- Bangkok: level 1 (caution)
- Southern border and Cambodia border zone: level 3
- Watch for motorbike snatch theft
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: American, British, IB and many more curricula
The International Schools Association of Thailand lists American (AP, SAT preparation), British (IGCSE, A-Level) and IB (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) schools, plus Australian, Canadian, French, German, Japanese, Indian and Singaporean national curricula, the IPC and approaches such as Montessori. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 180 schools in this city (still growing).
- American, British and IB all available
- National-curriculum schools too
Source:International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)GuideChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 34.9°C, coolest-month low 20.8°C
Normals from Thai Meteorological Department on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1961-1990): the warmest month (Apr) averages a high of 34.9°C, the coolest (Dec) a low of 20.8°C, and yearly rainfall is about 1,498 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. These are older normals and may differ from today's climate.
- Apr average high 34.9°C
- Dec average low 20.8°C
- About 1,498 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport transport: Airport Rail Link 05:30-24:00
Suvarnabhumi Airport says the Airport Rail Link runs 05:30-24:00 from level B1. Metered taxis leave from level 1, gates 4-7 (take a queue ticket), with a THB 50 airport surcharge on top of the meter.
- Rail link 05:30-24:00
- Taxi airport surcharge THB 50
Source:Airports of ThailandOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in Thailand
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$4.6 |
| Bulgogi bibimbap · 1 serving | US$8.5 |
| Kimchi Jjigae Set Meal · 1 serving | US$8.3 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$1.4 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano Tall) · 1 cup | US$3.7 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 600ml | US$0.3 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$0.6 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$0.3 |
| Metro fare · Base Fare | US$0.5 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$1.1 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 146
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
THB 81K – THB 1.28M
≈ USD 2,399 – ≈ USD 38K
Based on 90 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2027-28
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- British (IGCSE/A Level)71 · 39%
- American (AP)33 · 18%
- IB29 · 16%
- Montessori / alternative10 · 5%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ9 · 5%
- French5 · 3%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 71 | 45% |
| American (AP) | 33 | 21% |
| IB | 29 | 18% |
| Montessori / alternative | 10 | 6% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 9 | 6% |
| French | 5 | 3% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 2 | 1% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 71 | 45% |
| American (AP) | 33 | 21% |
| IB | 29 | 18% |
| Montessori / alternative | 10 | 6% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 9 | 6% |
| French | 5 | 3% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 2 | 1% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| THB 0 – THB 100K | 2 |
| THB 100K – THB 200K | 9 |
| THB 200K – THB 300K | 28 |
| THB 300K – THB 400K | 15 |
| THB 400K – THB 500K | 13 |
| THB 500K – THB 600K | 10 |
| THB 600K – THB 700K | 10 |
| THB 700K – THB 800K | 3 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-02)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | 2 |
| 2026-11-05 | 1 |
| 2026-11-07 | 1 |
| 2026-11-10 | 1 |
| 2026-11-14 | 2 |
| 2026-11-18 | 1 |
| 2026-11-19 | 1 |
| 2026-11-24 | 1 |
| 2026-11-27 | 1 |
| 2026-12-15 | 1 |
| 2027-01-15 | 1 |
| 2027-01-30 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
- NIST International SchoolReviewedIB · Ages 3–18From THB 650K a year
Bangkok Patana SchoolReviewedIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From THB 515K a year- International School BangkokReviewedIB · American (AP) · Ages 3–18From THB 659K a year
KIS International SchoolReviewedIB · Ages 2–19From THB 460K a yearHarrow International School BangkokReviewedBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 1.5–18From THB 635K a year
Bangkok Prep International SchoolReviewedBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From THB 385K a year
Wellington College International School BangkokReviewedBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From THB 639K a year
Shrewsbury International School BangkokReviewedBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From THB 719K a year
Map
Pins with a dashed ring show an approximate location.
Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov4WedOpen dayAll day
Berkeley Open House
Berkeley International SchoolBangkokChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov4WedOpen dayAll day
Open House
Shrewsbury International School BangkokBangkokShrewsbury Bangkok City CampusChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov5ThuOpen dayOn campus08:30 GMT+7 (local time)
ICSN Open House 2026 - Nursery & K1-K3
International Christian School NonthaburiBangkokInternational Christian School NonthaburiChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov7Sat
- Nov10TueOpen day09:00 GMT+7 (local time)
DBS Open Day
DBS Denla British School BangkokBangkokChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Nov14SatOpen day08:00 GMT+7 (local time)
Next Open House
BASIS International School BangkokBangkokChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page
Guides and sources for Thailand
- International Schools in Thailand at a Glance: Curricula, Accreditation and Dependant Visa BasicsA overview of the curricula offered by Thailand's international schools, the legal accreditation requirement, the school structure and the oversight bodies. The dependant visa section only relays what the embassy guide says.
- Assignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAEFor parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
- What school accreditation (CIS, WASC, NEASC, Cognia, BSO) tells youAccreditation means a school meets an outside body's standards and is reviewed regularly. Methods and cycles differ, so check both the status and the latest report.
The revision of Thailand's visa exemption and VoA schemes, 2026 (for ordinary passport holders)
Official sourceGovernment Public Relations Department (PRD), ThailandChecked 2026-11-02
Thailand's basic education: 12 years free, nine years compulsory
Official sourceMinistry of Education, Thailand (Office of the Permanent Secretary)Checked 2026-10-30
Thailand's international schools: many curricula, mandatory accreditation
GuideInternational Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)Checked 2026-10-29
Thailand assignment families: Non-O visas for dependants of Non-B holders
Official sourceRoyal Thai Embassy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand)Checked 2026-10-29
How Thailand's OPEC reviews international-school curricula (2026 manual)
Official sourceOffice of the Private Education Commission (OPEC), Ministry of Education, ThailandChecked 2026-04-20
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional
AI panel discussions
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- AI panelHow to spot an unlicensed 'international school' (Korea included)The name 'international school' alone does not tell you whether the studies are officially recognised. Please share how you checked, in Korea and elsewhere.
- AI panelChoosing your first international school: where to startThis is the question parents moving abroad for the first time ask most. There are so many schools that it is hard to know where to begin. Let's hear experiences in three parts: licensing and accreditation, curriculum, and the commute.
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