Thai-Chinese International School
- AP
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearabout USD 11.6K–15.4K
THB 390K–517K · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 international school in Samutprakarn near Bangkok. Follows an American curriculum based on Common Core standards, with a trilingual focus on English, Thai and Chinese. Offers Advanced Placement courses and after-school programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
AP · IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 2–17
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1995
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
THB 390K–517K
about USD 11.6K–15.4K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
- International Schools Database · 2026-11
| Grade | Per semester |
|---|---|
| PK2-PK4 | THB 202,523 |
| KG | THB 202,523 |
| Grade 1-2 | THB 229,525 |
| Grade 3-5 | THB 243,954 |
| Grade 6 | THB 259,635 |
| Grade 7-9 | THB 259,639 |
| Grade 10-11 | THB 273,276 |
The school's document states 2 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 5,000
- Enrolment fee
- THB 100,000
- Capital levy
- THB 100,000
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 2026-11-04)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · AP · American curriculum
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
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Thai, Chinese
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Badminton
Arts
- Music
- Art
After-school activities
- Academic enrichment
- Special programs
- Athletic programs
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, WASC
- Memberships
- EARCOS
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 an American curriculum based on Common Core standards, with Advanced Placement courses in high school.
- Common Core State Standards
- Advanced Placement (AP)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
In 2018, all graduates were accepted to top universities in North America, Europe and Asia.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Has a child safeguarding policy, designated safeguarding leads and a confidential reporting channel.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in 1995 near Bangkok with 100 students. Received full K-12 WASC accreditation in 2002.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Has a turf field and running track, basketball courts, a gymnasium and an indoor swimming pool.
- Turf field
- Running track
- Basketball courts
- Gymnasium
- Indoor swimming pool
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school academic enrichment classes in math, science, English, social studies, Thai and Chinese.
- Math
- Science
- English
- Social Studies
- Thai
- Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Languages
Language provision
Thai and Mandarin classes are required daily; all other subjects are taught in English.
- English
- Thai
- Mandarin Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Aims for trilingual education in English, Thai and Chinese.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC, re-accredited in 2021. Also accredited by Thailand's Private Education Commission and a member of EARCOS.
- WASC
- EARCOS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
101/177 Moo 7 Soi Mooban Bangpleenives, Prasertsin Rd. Bangplee Yai, Samutprakarn Thailand 10540
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