NIST International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 19.4K–33.8K
THB 650K–1.13M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
NIST International School in Bangkok offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum for students aged 3 to 19. It is a not-for-profit school with a campus on Sukhumvit Soi 15, serving a diverse community of over 90 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-10-28 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–19
Students
1,800
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Early Years 1 – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 90
- Founded
- 1999
- Ownership
- Non-profit
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 |
|---|---|
| Early Years 1-2 | THB 650,200≈ USD 19.4K |
| Year 1 | THB 840,500≈ USD 25.1K |
| Year 2-6 | THB 889,200≈ USD 26.5K |
| Year 7-9 | THB 956,000≈ USD 28.5K |
| Year 10-11 | THB 1,038,900≈ USD 31K |
| Year 12-13 | THB 1,132,800≈ USD 33.8K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years 1-2 | THB 650,200 (about USD 19.4K) |
| Year 1 | THB 840,500 (about USD 25.1K) |
| Year 2-6 | THB 889,200 (about USD 26.5K) |
| Year 7-9 | THB 956,000 (about USD 28.5K) |
| Year 10-11 | THB 1,038,900 (about USD 31K) |
| Year 12-13 | THB 1,132,800 (about USD 33.8K) |
Source: school website (nist.ac.th) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| NIST International School (this 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) |
| Bangkok Prep International School | THB 384,800 (about USD 11.5K) | THB 862,200 (about USD 25.7K) |
Source: school website (nist.ac.th) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 6,000
- Enrolment fee
- THB 265,000
- Capital levy
- THB 60,500
- Deposit
- THB 575,000
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
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 PYPOffered
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 MYPOffered
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Outdoor education
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Gifted programme
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
Sports
- Gymnastics
- Sports hall
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Football
Arts
- Music
- Theatre
After-school activities
- Academics
- Arts
- Sports
- Service
- Expeditions
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- 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, enrichment, counselling and allied health services. A multi-tiered system of support identifies the needs of each student.
- Learning Support
- Enrichment Support
- Counselling
- Allied Health Services
- Learning Centre
- Integrated Studies
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Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Concept-based curriculum combining IB frameworks, NIST attributes and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Also offers a Global Citizenship Diploma.
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Exam results
Class of 2025: 121 graduates received 296 offers from 188 universities in 19 countries, including 20 QS top-50 universities.
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Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
Provides individual education plans and one-to-one support. The school states it may not offer matched opportunities for students with intensive needs.
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Mental wellbeing
Runs a counselling programme with individual and group sessions, crisis response and referrals to external specialists.
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Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Operating since 1999 as a not-for-profit school, presented as Thailand's first school authorised for the full IB Continuum.
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Community
A diverse community of families from 90-plus nationalities, with cultural groups organised around shared languages and backgrounds.
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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The NIST PTA (NIPTA) is a volunteer group supporting school events, information flow between parents and administration, and cultural festivals.
- NIPTA
- Cultural Groups
- Starry Nights
- Earth Week
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A 25-rai campus with ten buildings and over 90 classrooms, including a 183-seat lecture hall and large theatres.
- Lecture Hall
- Tantipipatpong Theatre
- Black Box Theatre
- Meeting Rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a gymnastics studio, sports hall, basketball and volleyball courts, swimming pool, tennis courts and a FIFA-certified football pitch.
- Gymnastics studio
- Sports hall
- Swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Football pitch
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Runs an activities programme of over 300 options, including academic activities.
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Arts and creative
Arts activities are part of the programme, and the school highlights student music and performance achievements.
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Community and service
Student service groups focus on sustainability, including e-waste, fair trade, food access, upcycling and a rooftop garden.
- Baan SaiJai
- CURED
- FashioNIST
- Hands of Bangkok
- NIST Tech
- NISTCha
- Priceless
- Rooftop Garden
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Structured outdoor expeditions build resilience and self-management, increasing in difficulty with age and aligned to the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
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Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Showcases student achievements across music, sports, service, robotics, chess, writing and research.
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Accreditations
Authorised to offer the full IB Continuum, the first in Thailand. Also an official SAT examination centre.
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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