Bangkok has one of the largest international school scenes in Asia, which is great news for families and a bit overwhelming when you first start looking. Fees, curricula and commutes vary a lot from one school to the next, and in a city this size the commute matters more than many parents expect.
This guide starts with two featured schools from our directory, then covers five other well-known Bangkok schools so you can compare them side by side. Every fee below comes from the school's own published fee schedule for the 2026–27 academic year. The schools are listed in no particular order of quality, and we haven't ranked them.
Featured schools
Brighton College Bangkok
Brighton College Bangkok
An outstanding British school focused on kindness, confidence, and curiosity for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Brighton College Bangkok is the Thai sister school of Brighton College in the UK. It opened in Bangkok in 2016 and teaches pupils aged 2 to 18 in English.
Curriculum. The school follows the English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSEs and then A-Levels in the sixth form. It describes its culture around three values: kindness, curiosity and confidence. Most teachers are recruited from the UK.
Location. The main campus is on Krungthep Kreetha Road in eastern Bangkok, a leafy, largely residential area with plenty of family housing. Brighton also runs a second campus on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Chatuchak, in the north of the city, with the same published tuition schedule and its own admissions team. That gives families living north of the centre a much shorter option.
Facilities. Facilities include a 650-seat theatre, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a football pitch, a dance studio and science labs. With the theatre and dance studio on site, it's a natural fit for children who love the performing arts as much as sport.
Fees (2026–27). Annual tuition runs from THB 609,200 for Pre-Nursery to THB 1,050,500 for Years 12 and 13. New families also pay a THB 5,000 application fee, a THB 200,000 admission fee and a refundable THB 150,000 security deposit. Lunch is billed separately at THB 31,500 to 37,800 a year. Siblings get 5% off for a second child, with larger discounts for bigger families, and paying the whole year in advance earns a 2% discount.
Who it suits. Brighton suits families who want a traditional British education and a clear route to UK universities through A-Levels, and who live in east Bangkok or near the Vibhavadi campus. It's also worth a look for children with a strong interest in drama, music or dance.
American School of Bangkok Green Valley (ASBGV)
American School of Bangkok, Green Valley Campus
American international day and boarding school near Bangkok offering AP and IB Diploma programs.
The American School of Bangkok Green Valley is an independent American-curriculum school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, roughly ages 3 to 18. It's one of the few schools in the Bangkok area that offers both day places and boarding.
Curriculum. Teaching is based on the US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. In high school, students can choose Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including the AP Capstone and AP International Diploma, or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Having both AP and IB on offer is unusual, and it gives older students real flexibility. The school says most of its teachers come from the United States or Canada.
Wellbeing. ASBGV puts student wellbeing at the centre, with mindfulness built into the curriculum. For children who are new to English, there's an English Language Learner (ELL) programme from Grade 1 to Grade 10.
Location. The campus is on Bangna-Trad Road at kilometre 15 in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, inside a secure gated community just outside the city. The school puts it at about 30 minutes from Bangkok. It's a calm, green setting, and convenient for families living along the Bangna corridor or out towards Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Facilities and activities. Facilities include boarding houses, a golf academy, a robotics lab, sports fields and a swimming pool. After school, students can play basketball, badminton, volleyball, tennis, softball, football and swimming, join a golf programme, compete in robotics and F1 in Schools, or try the school's scuba programme.
Fees (2026–27). Tuition is charged per semester, with two semesters a year. Annual tuition works out at THB 430,000 for Pre-Kindergarten, THB 460,000 for Kindergarten 1–3, THB 607,000 for Grades 1–5, THB 690,000 for Grades 6–8 and THB 760,000 for Grades 9–12. Tuition includes meals and snacks, book rental and local field trips. New students pay a THB 200,000 registration fee and a refundable THB 30,000 deposit. There's also a campus development fee, either a refundable one-off THB 150,000 or THB 20,000 a year. Boarding for Grades 6–12 costs THB 181,125 per semester, including meals and laundry. ELL and learning support are extra.
Who it suits. ASBGV suits families who want an American education at fees well below many central Bangkok schools, students who'd like to choose between AP and IB, and families who need boarding. It also fits households living in the Bangna and Samut Prakan area.
Other leading international schools in Bangkok
These schools are among the best-known names in Bangkok and are all listed in our directory. They're in alphabetical order.
Bangkok Patana School
Established in 1957, Bangkok Patana is a leading British international school offering IGCSE and IB Diploma.
Founded in 1957, Bangkok Patana School is one of Thailand's longest-established British international schools, and it runs as a not-for-profit. It teaches a British-based curriculum from Nursery to Year 13, with IGCSEs followed by the IB Diploma. The large campus is on La Salle Road (Sukhumvit 105) in Bang Na, and the school has more than 2,300 students. For 2026–27, annual tuition ranges from THB 515,000 for Nursery to THB 1,014,000 for Year 12. Exam years (Years 11 and 13) are billed over two terms only. New families pay an entrance fee of THB 250,000 for the first child and THB 200,000 for each additional child, plus a refundable THB 50,000 deposit.
Harrow International School Bangkok
A premier British curriculum school offering a world-class boarding and day education in North Bangkok.
Harrow Bangkok opened in 1998 as Thailand's first British boarding school and is a sister school of Harrow School in London. It follows the English National Curriculum through IGCSEs and A-Levels, with a strong house system and a leadership programme. The green campus is in Don Mueang in the north of Bangkok and includes boarding houses, a lake, an athletics track and a performing arts centre. Annual tuition for 2026–27 runs from THB 757,600 in Reception to THB 1,063,000 in Years 12 and 13, and the school also runs younger programmes. Weekly and full boarding are available at extra cost.
International School Bangkok (ISB)
Established in 1951, International School Bangkok is one of the oldest international schools in Asia. It offers an American-style education from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, including AP courses. ISB is in the Nichada Thani community in Nonthaburi, just north-west of Bangkok, and many ISB families live inside the community itself. For 2026–27, annual tuition is THB 659,000 for Pre-Kindergarten, THB 1,015,000 for Grades KG–5, THB 1,137,000 for Grades 6–8 and THB 1,197,000 for Grades 9–12. There's also a one-time THB 260,000 registration fee and a THB 22,000 annual fee, while English as an Additional Language support is included in tuition.
NIST International School
NIST International School is a not-for-profit school on Sukhumvit Soi 15, right in central Bangkok. It was Thailand's first full IB school, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes, and has more than 1,700 students from over 60 nationalities. Its central location suits families living in the Sukhumvit area. NIST's 2026–27 tuition runs from THB 650,200 for Early Years to THB 1,132,800 for Years 12 and 13. New students pay a THB 265,000 registration fee and choose between a refundable THB 575,000 campus development deposit and a THB 60,500 annual payment.
Shrewsbury International School Bangkok
Elite British school on the Chao Phraya River offering IGCSE and A-Levels, linked to Shrewsbury School UK.
Shrewsbury Bangkok is linked to Shrewsbury School in the UK and opened its Riverside campus beside the Chao Phraya River in 2003. It teaches an enhanced British curriculum through IGCSEs and A-Levels, and also runs a separate City Campus for younger pupils. For 2026–27, tuition starts at THB 696,300 for Nursery. Senior-school tuition at Riverside runs from THB 976,800 for Years 7–9 to THB 1,256,700 for Year 12, with Years 11 and 13 billed over two terms. New families pay a THB 225,000 guaranteed-place fee and a refundable THB 225,000 deposit.
Fees at a glance (2026–27)
| School | Curriculum | Area | Annual tuition (THB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton College Bangkok (featured) | British, IGCSE, A-Level | Krungthep Kreetha, plus Vibhavadi | 609,200 – 1,050,500 |
| ASB Green Valley (featured) | American, AP, IB Diploma | Bang Phli, Samut Prakan (Bangna-Trad km 15) | 430,000 – 760,000 |
| Bangkok Patana School | British, IGCSE, IB Diploma | Bang Na (Sukhumvit 105) | 515,000 – 1,014,000 |
| Harrow Bangkok | British, IGCSE, A-Level | Don Mueang | 757,600 – 1,063,000 (Reception to Year 13) |
| International School Bangkok | American, AP | Nichada Thani, Nonthaburi | 659,000 – 1,197,000 |
| NIST International School | IB (PYP, MYP, DP) | Sukhumvit Soi 15 | 650,200 – 1,132,800 |
| Shrewsbury Bangkok | British, IGCSE, A-Level | Riverside (Charoen Krung) and City Campus | 696,300 – 1,256,700 |
The figures above are annual tuition only, taken from each school's published 2026–27 fee schedule. One-off entry fees, deposits, meals, buses, uniforms and exam fees are extra, and in your first year they can add THB 200,000 or more. Fees change every year, so always confirm them with the school before you budget.
How to choose a school in Bangkok
- Start with the commute. Bangkok traffic is serious. Many families pick the school first and then find a home nearby, rather than the other way round. A 40-minute school run twice a day adds up quickly.
- Think about where you'll go next. A-Levels lead naturally to UK universities, AP is built around US admissions, and the IB is recognised almost everywhere. If you might move country again, think about which system your child can carry with them.
- Look at the full first-year cost. Entry fees and deposits vary widely, from about THB 250,000 to well over THB 800,000 depending on the options you choose, so compare the whole first-year bill, not just tuition.
- Ask about support. If your child is still learning English or needs learning support, ask whether it's included in tuition or charged separately. Policies differ a lot between schools.
- Visit if you can. A tour and a chat with current parents will tell you more about the atmosphere than any brochure.
Frequently asked questions
How much do international schools in Bangkok cost?
Among the schools in this guide, annual tuition for 2026–27 ranges from THB 430,000 for Pre-Kindergarten at ASB Green Valley to about THB 1.26 million for Year 12 at Shrewsbury. Most senior-school tuition at the long-established central schools sits between roughly THB 950,000 and THB 1.2 million a year, before entry fees and extras.
Which Bangkok international schools offer boarding?
Of the schools in this guide, ASB Green Valley offers boarding for Grades 6–12, and Harrow Bangkok offers weekly and full boarding.
Which schools teach the IB Diploma?
NIST offers the full IB programme from early years to the Diploma. Bangkok Patana teaches the IB Diploma after IGCSEs, and ASB Green Valley offers it alongside AP courses.
Are there American-curriculum options?
Yes. In this guide, International School Bangkok and ASB Green Valley both follow an American curriculum with AP courses.
You can explore all of these schools, and many more, in our Bangkok international schools directory.
Featured schools are International Schools DB members.
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