Kornkaew International Montessori School
- UK EYFS
- Own curriculum
About
International Montessori school in Ari, Bangkok, for children aged 1 to 6. English-medium, teaching Montessori X alongside the English EYFS framework, with small groups and a farm and market-based learning model.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 1–6
Language
English
Type
International school
- Founded
- 1984
- Term dates
- Three terms: September, January and May
- School day
- 08:30-14:30
- Accreditations
- ONESQA
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 4,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 1, 5, 9
- Entry process
- Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Lunch included
- Yes
- Food options
- Allergy safe
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Farm
- Garden
- Makerspace
- Sports field
Sports
- Running
- Climbing
- Team games
Arts
- Creative art
- Music and movement
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Licence
Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Small groups with an average 1:3 teacher ratio and 1:1 support when needed. Children are assessed regularly by teachers rather than by tests, with personalised learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Arrival 7:30 to 8:30, lessons from 8:30. Morning Montessori work and farm time, afternoon core activity. Half-day pick-up 12:15, full-day 14:30, extended pick-up by 16:00.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Lunch is cooked fresh daily in the school kitchen, with fruit instead of sweets. Allergies and dietary needs are planned for in advance.
- Fresh lunch
- Fresh fruit
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Governance and ownership
Part of the Kornkaew Montessori Education Group, which also runs the Dusit campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Teaches Montessori X alongside the English EYFS framework, fully in English. Learning runs through a school farm, a class market and entrepreneurship activities.
- Montessori X
- EYFS
- Farm ecosystem
- Entrepreneurship ecosystem
- Future-ready skills
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Daily health checks and strict child safeguarding. The campus is closed to outsiders during school hours, and visits take place only after classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Carries the Montessori method of Kornkaew, which opened in 1984, into an international setting, drawing on four decades of experience.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Families from many countries attend, and many parents were once Kornkaew pupils themselves.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Has a school farm, a KIMS Market, a Maker Lab and a sports field. Lunch is cooked fresh daily in the school kitchen.
- School farm
- KIMS Market
- Maker Lab
- Sports field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Creative art and music and movement are run as afternoon core activities.
- Creative art
- Music and movement
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English is the language of instruction. Thai is taught as a subject alongside English-medium lessons.
- English
- Thai
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by Thailand's Ministry of Education and assessed by ONESQA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families visit before applying, then apply via LINE. The process includes a child assessment and parent interview, an offer, and a four-week Transition Programme before the first term.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Ari 3, Phaholyothin Road, Bangkok
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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