Montessori Academy Bangkok International School
- Montessori
- American
- Singaporean
- AP
Per yearabout USD 13.2K–19.4K
THB 442K–650K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Montessori Academy Bangkok International School (MABIS) is a Montessori school in Bangna, Bangkok, serving children from age two through high school. It offers a trilingual English, Chinese and Thai programme and follows the AMI Montessori curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
Montessori · American · Singaporean
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2010
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Accreditations
- WASC, ONESQA
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 |
|---|---|
| Toddler (Half Day) Ages 2-3 years | THB 442,000≈ USD 13.2K |
| Toddler (Full Day) Ages 2-3 years | THB 482,000≈ USD 14.4K |
| Casa Program Ages 3-6 years | THB 572,000≈ USD 17K |
| Elementary Program Grades 1-5 | THB 620,000≈ USD 18.5K |
| Middle School Program Grades 6-8 | THB 640,000≈ USD 19.1K |
| High School Program Grades 9-12 | THB 650,000≈ USD 19.4K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Toddler (Half Day) Ages 2-3 years | THB 442,000 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Toddler (Full Day) Ages 2-3 years | THB 482,000 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Casa Program Ages 3-6 years | THB 572,000 (about USD 17K) |
| Elementary Program Grades 1-5 | THB 620,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Middle School Program Grades 6-8 | THB 640,000 (about USD 19.1K) |
| High School Program Grades 9-12 | THB 650,000 (about USD 19.4K) |
Source: school website (drive.google.com) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Montessori Academy Bangkok International School (this school) | THB 442,000 (about USD 13.2K) | THB 650,000 (about USD 19.4K) |
| 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 30.2K) |
| 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) |
| Wellington College International School Bangkok | THB 639,250 (about USD 19.1K) | THB 1,283,500 (about USD 38.3K) |
Source: school website (drive.google.com) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
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 2026-11-01)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedMontessori · American curriculum · AP
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
- STEM
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Taekwondo
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Shaolin Kungfu
- 5K Run
Arts
- Ballet
- Musical Theater
- Band
- Art & Design
After-school activities
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Taekwondo
- Swimming
- Shaolin Kungfu
- Basketball
- 5K Run
- Ballet
- Musical Theater
- Band
- Drums
- Guitar
- Bass
- Ukulele
- Piano
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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
Source: Read from the school's website
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the AMI Montessori curriculum, benchmarked to US Common Core, Next Gen Science, Singapore Chinese and the Thai National Curriculum.
- AMI Montessori
- US Common Core
- Next Gen Science
- Singapore Chinese
- Thai National Curriculum
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Annual MAP assessments run from Elementary; Secondary students can take AP exams and Chinese YCT/HSK tests. The school reports MAP results above the US norm group.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
An English Language Support Program offers tailored lessons for students who need extra help or are non-native speakers, based on individual need.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 2010; describes itself as the first Montessori school outside the United States to receive WASC accreditation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Parent workshops and events such as International Day and the Christmas Market build community through shared cultural activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The MABIS Association of Parents, founded in 2013, links families and school, runs events such as International Day and volunteers at activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school academic activities include eScience, debate, business, MUN, chess, writing and beginner French.
- eScience
- Debate
- Business
- MUN
- Chess
- Writing
- Beginner French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include ballet, musical theatre, band, choir, art and design, and instrument lessons.
- Ballet
- Musical Theater
- Band
- Choir
- Art & Design
- Piano
- Violin
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Cultural activities cover Chinese calligraphy, classics, tea ceremony and Thai language and shadow puppetry.
- Chinese Calligraphy
- Reciting Chinese Classics
- Chinese Tea Ceremony
- Teaching Thai Language
- Kan Kluay Shadow Puppet Show
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Trilingual teaching in English, Chinese and Thai, with languages used across classroom areas and themes.
- English
- Chinese
- Thai
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
A language immersion environment in which English, Chinese and Thai are used across classroom areas and themes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Won the ASEAN School Award 2026 in the Student Agency category.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC and recognised by the Thai Ministry of Education and ONESQA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Steps are enquiry, visit, application, assessment and enrolment. Toddler and Casa accept students on a rolling basis; Elementary and Secondary start at the beginning of each semester.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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