ELC - Family of International Schools Bangkok
- Reggio Emilia
- Canadian
Per yearabout USD 16.2K–28.4K
THB 542K–950K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
ELC runs five international schools in Bangkok, from an international toddler programme through kindergarten and primary (ages 18 months to 11 years). Founded in 1984.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
Reggio Emilia · Canadian
Ages
Ages 1.5–11
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1984
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Accreditations
- CIS, WASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | THB 542,200≈ USD 16.2K |
| Kindergarten 2 | THB 747,200≈ USD 22.3K |
| Year 1 | THB 880,800≈ USD 26.3K |
| Year 2 | THB 920,200≈ USD 27.5K |
| Year 3 | THB 920,200≈ USD 27.5K |
| Year 4 | THB 950,200≈ USD 28.4K |
| Year 5 | THB 950,200≈ USD 28.4K |
| Year 6 | THB 950,200≈ USD 28.4K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | THB 542,200 (about USD 16.2K) |
| Kindergarten 2 | THB 747,200 (about USD 22.3K) |
| Year 1 | THB 880,800 (about USD 26.3K) |
| Year 2 | THB 920,200 (about USD 27.5K) |
| Year 3 | THB 920,200 (about USD 27.5K) |
| Year 4 | THB 950,200 (about USD 28.4K) |
| Year 5 | THB 950,200 (about USD 28.4K) |
| Year 6 | THB 950,200 (about USD 28.4K) |
Source: school website (elc.ac.th) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| ELC - Family of International Schools Bangkok (this school) | THB 542,200 (about USD 16.2K) | THB 950,200 (about USD 28.4K) |
| NIST International School | THB 650,200 (about USD 19.4K) | THB 1,132,800 (about USD 33.8K) |
| Bangkok Patana School | THB 515,000 (about USD 15.4K) | THB 1,014,000 (about USD 30.3K) |
| KIS International School Bangkok | THB 459,800 (about USD 13.7K) | THB 984,700 (about USD 29.4K) |
| Harrow International School Bangkok | THB 634,600 (about USD 18.9K) | THB 1,063,000 (about USD 31.7K) |
| Bangkok Prep International School | THB 384,800 (about USD 11.5K) | THB 862,200 (about USD 25.7K) |
Source: school website (elc.ac.th) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
Per term · Across grades
Kindergarten 1 → Year 6
| ELC - Family of International Schools Bangkok · Per term | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | 271,100 |
| Kindergarten 1 extended hours | 97,900 |
| Kindergarten 2 | 373,600 |
| Year 1 | 440,400 |
| Year 2 | 460,100 |
| Year 3 | 460,100 |
| Year 4 | 475,100 |
| Year 5 | 475,100 |
| Year 6 | 475,100 |
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | THB 271,100 |
| Kindergarten 1 extended hours | THB 97,900 |
| Kindergarten 2 | THB 373,600 |
| Year 1 | THB 440,400 |
| Year 2 | THB 460,100 |
| Year 3 | THB 460,100 |
| Year 4 | THB 475,100 |
| Year 5 | THB 475,100 |
| Year 6 | THB 475,100 |
The school's document states 2 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- THB 237,000
- Deposit
- THB 20,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Garden
- Playground
Arts
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Sports
- Arts
- Language learning
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Learning support and enriched learning are given in class and in separate withdrawal sessions, delivered by an in-house specialist team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
An international curriculum for ages 3 to 11 with an integrated, transdisciplinary approach; environmental education follows the Ontario curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL support combines in-class help with withdrawal sessions so students keep access to the curriculum while building English skills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Speech and language, play and occupational therapy specialists are available in-house to support students' wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
The school has anti-bullying and child protection policies, and expects all staff and community members to understand them.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 1984; the Purple Elephant 39 campus occupies a restored colonial-era house in old Bangkok.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campuses feature gardens, play areas and green surroundings, including a bamboo forest near the Purple Elephant 49 campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Playgrounds and play equipment are designed to support physical and social development for children aged 3 to 11.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Location
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