International School Bangkok
- AP
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearabout USD 19.6K–35.7K
THB 659K–1.2M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Independent, not-for-profit international school founded in 1951 on the US Embassy grounds. Offers an American-based curriculum with IB and AP pathways, from Pre-K to Grade 12 on one campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
AP · IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,700
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Grades
- Pre-K – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1951
- Religion
- none
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Moderately selective
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 |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | THB 659,000≈ USD 19.6K |
| Elementary (KG-Grade 5) | THB 1,015,000≈ USD 30.3K |
| Middle (Grade 6-8) | THB 1,137,000≈ USD 33.9K |
| High (Grade 9-12) | THB 1,197,000≈ USD 35.7K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | THB 659,000 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Elementary (KG-Grade 5) | THB 1,015,000 (about USD 30.3K) |
| Middle (Grade 6-8) | THB 1,137,000 (about USD 33.9K) |
| High (Grade 9-12) | THB 1,197,000 (about USD 35.7K) |
Source: school website (isb.ac.th) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School Bangkok (this school) | THB 659,000 (about USD 19.6K) | THB 1,197,000 (about USD 35.7K) |
| St. Andrews Samakee International School | THB 284,200 (about USD 8.47K) | THB 736,200 (about USD 21.9K) |
Source: school website (isb.ac.th) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 4,700
- Enrolment fee
- THB 260,000
- Bus
- THB 111,300
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- January 15
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
- Students per teacher
- 9 : 1
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Athletics
- Swimming
Arts
- Visual arts
- Music
After-school activities
- Panther Activities
- Panther Sports
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, WASC
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS, ISAT
Licence
Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Offers learning support and EAL programmes, with co-teaching and small-group instruction so students stay in their grade-level class.
- Learning Support
- EAL
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Based on an American curriculum and accreditation. The school began on the grounds of the US Embassy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Operates as a proudly independent, not-for-profit school that reinvests in student growth and wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Builds on a US curriculum with IB and AP pathways. Emphasises inquiry-based learning.
- IB Diploma
- AP courses
- ISB Diploma
- Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Includes social-emotional learning in the middle school. Counsellors provide small-group and individual guidance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Inclusive of a limited number of students with a range of learning differences, supported by a learning support team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL support for students learning English as an additional language, delivered alongside grade-level classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counselling programme supports students' emotional wellbeing, working with parents and teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
States that safeguarding and child protection systems are in place for students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Opened on 14 May 1951 as Thailand's first international school, starting with 50 students in a single building.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A multinational community of around 60 nationalities, with Pre-K to Grade 12 on one campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Has classrooms, libraries, innovation spaces, music rooms and art studios, plus a sports field, gymnasium and pools.
- Library
- Innovation spaces
- Music rooms
- Art studios
- Sports field
- Gymnasium
- Swimming pools
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports field, gymnasium and swimming pools on campus; the environmental campus also has a climbing wall.
- Sports field
- Gymnasium
- Swimming pools
- Climbing wall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Learning spaces include libraries, innovation spaces, music rooms and art studios.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Environmental Wilderness Campus in Petchaburi Province with accommodation, boat shed, pool, climbing wall and fire pit.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Offers music and visual arts activities as part of school life.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Wide range of clubs, teams and coaching, including paid Panther Activities and Panther Sports.
- Panther Activities
- Panther Sports
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Elementary programme includes world languages within a multilingual environment.
- World Languages
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Process runs from enquiry and tour through application, assessment and interview, review, then decision.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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