What are the Advantages of Studying Abroad in Bangkok?
Bangkok is located in the center of South-East Asia, it serves as a strategic gateway to explore the region’s cultures, cuisines and traditions. With so much to see and explore, student’s will undoubtedly gain unique insights and develop global awareness.
The city’s low-cost living and luxurious real-estate offerings make it an appealing location to foreign nationals looking to invest in overseas real-estate.
The sheer number of expatriates relocating to Bangkok each year has attracted some of the world’s most prestigious educational institutes. Not only do they deliver high quality education, but they also offer a wide range of academic programs catering to students’ diverse interests and career paths.
International schools in Bangkok boast ‘multi-cultural learning environments’ which provide expanded knowledge and perspectives, teach diversity and increase global networks all whilst promoting empathy and reducing prejudice.
What are the Disadvantages of Studying Abroad in Bangkok?
Bangkok is a huge vibrant city, and like any of its size it is important to understand that traffic here can become heavily congested. Therefore seeking Real-Estate investments near desired International Schools is not uncommon. When looking for a new home or investment property in Bangkok, It is vital that these points are taken into consideration to help you find a location that suits you and your children’s education best.
International School fees can really add up, especially when compared to the education given in other countries that is commonly subsidized by the government. Although their annual fees are expensive, private Schools are renowned around the world for providing academic excellence, having state of the art facilities, and delivering unsurpassable extracurricular activities, as well as boasting many students’ entry into top universities worldwide.
Bangkok’s International schools cater to many cultures and foreign tongues, but non-Thai speakers may come across some language barriers, particularly outside academic institutions.
List of International Schools in Central Bangkok
Bangkok is home to more than 90 International schools and finding the perfect match for your family can be daunting, but that’s why we, at PropertySights Real Estate, are here to help.
International Schools in Central Bangkok
This section will cover International schools in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit center. Detailing the best rated schools located between On Nut to Nana and Petchaburi Road all the way to RAMA 4 road.
Bangkok Prep International School
Programs and curriculums
Bangkok Prep offers the British education system to students aged 3-18 years old. This is divided into The Early Years for ages 3-5 (EYFS curriculum), Primary for ages 5-11 (The National Curriculum), Secondary for ages 11-16 (GCSE’s) and Sixth Form for ages 16-18 (A-Levels).
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. For Early Years students they are between (THB) 535,000 and (THB) 557,000 per annum, The Primary Years between (THB) 606,700 and (THB) 648,000 per annum, Secondary between (THB) 672,000 and (THB) 713,000 and Sixth form up to (THB) 720,000.
Closest landmarks
Located on Saeng Thip Alley, accessible from Sukhumvit soi 77, the closest transport link to Bangkok Prep is the BTS skytrain station On Nut. It also has two large shopping malls within walking distance; Habito Mall and Big C Extra On Nut. The closest condominiums to the school are The Base Park West and The Base Sukhumvit 77.
St Andrews International School
Programs and curriculums
St Andrews International School offers the British education system to students aged 2-18 years old. However it is spread over two campuses. This is divided into The Early Years for ages 2-5 (EYFS curriculum) and Primary School for ages 5-11 (The National Curriculum) these are both located on Sukhumvit 71 and High School for ages 11-16 (GCSE’s) and Senior Studies for ages 16-18 (A-Levels) is located on Sukhumvit Road next to the BTS station Phrakanong.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. For Early Years students they are between 383,400 for ages 2-3, gradually increasing to (THB) 608,800 for ages 4-5, per annum, The Primary Years between (THB) 608,800 and (THB) 634,200 per annum, Secondary between (THB) 679,700 and (THB) 704,000 per annum and Sixth form classes up to (THB) 812,600.
Closest landmarks
Located off Sukhumvit Soi 71 and on Sukhumvit Road, the closest transport link to both St Andrews campuses is the BTS skytrain station Phrakanong. It also has two large shopping malls/complexes nearby Max Value and Summer Hill as well as outdoor dining hall W Market within close proximity. Condominiums in the area include D’65 Condominium, The Lofts Ekkamai and Skywalk Condominium.
Wells International School
Programs and curriculums
Wells International School, Thonglor campus caters to children from Nursery- Grade 2 (ages 2-7) and teaches the American (US) Curriculum.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. For Nursery, prices are between (THB) 119,500 and (THB) 140,500 per semester. For Grades 1 and 2, tuition is (THB) 186,600 per semester. There are two semesters per annum.
Closest landmarks
Located on Sukhumvit Soi 51, the closest transport link to Wells International School is the BTS skytrain station Thonglor. The closest community malls are Rain Hill, Yard 49 and The 49 Terrace. There is also a huge Japanese Supermarket Fuji close by. Condominiums in the area include Liv@49, AEQUA 49, and 49 Suite.
XCL American School of Bangkok
Programs and curriculums
XCL American School educates students from pre Kindergarten all the way through to Grade 12 using the American Curriculum of education. It is divided into Nursery for ages 2-4, Kindergarten for ages 5-6, Elementary or Grades 1-5 and ages 6-11 years, Middle School or Grades 6-8 and ages 11-15 years and High School or Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior years up to 18 years.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. For Early years, tuition fees are between (THB) 431,000 and (THB) 489,730 per annum. Elementary years tuition is (THB) 636,130 per annum, Middle School is (THB) 715,860 per annum and High School is (THB) 785,070 per annum.
Closest landmarks
Located on Sukhumvit soi 49, The closest transport link to XCL ASB is the BTS skytrain station Thonglor. The closest community malls are Rain Hill, Yard 49 and The 49 Terrace. There is also a Villa Market supermarket nearby. Condominiums in the area include Liv@49, AEQUA 49, and 49 Suite.
Australian International School
Programs and curriculums
The Australian International School follows the Australian Curriculum and offers education for children aged 2-18. It is divided into Early Years (for children aged 2-5), Primary School (For children aged 5-16) and Secondary School and Sukhumvit soi (for children aged 16-18, with the option of an additional year for those who require it).
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 annual fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. Early Years: Nursery students, fees are between (THB) 247,500 and (THB) 303,850 (3,4 or 5 day weeks), Kindergarten fees are between (THB) 267,900 and (THB) 321,360 (3,4 or 5 days a week), Foundation year is (THB) 363,600 and Year 1 is (THB) 399,000. Primary School & Secondary School, Years 2- 12 from (THB) 413,000 to (THB) 470,000 (fees increase bi-annually).
Closest landmarks
Located on Sukhumvit Soi 31, the closest transport link to Australian International school (Soi Sawatdi Campus) is the MRT train station Sukhumvit, but it can also be accessed via BTS Skytrain stations Asoke and Phrom Pong.
The closest community malls are Taka Town and Young Place. There is also a Tops Food Hall and UFM Fuji supermarket nearby on Soi 39, as well as Soho House on Sukhumvit 31. Condominiums in the area include D.S. Tower 2, Baan Siri 31, Circle Sukhumvit 31 and Fynn Sukhumvit 31.
NIST International School
Programs and curriculums
NIST fosters the International Baccearlette (IB) curriculum and offers education to children aged 3-19. The school years are divided into Early Years, Elementary and Secondary.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 annual fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. Early Years 1 and 2 fees are (THB) 587,100. Elementary fees start at (THB) 762,400 in Year 1, they increase to (THB) 806,500 for years 2 – 6. Secondary years 7-9 are priced at (THB) 892,500, years 10 and 11 are (THB) 969,900 and years 12 and 13 are (THB) 1,057,500.
Closest landmarks
Located on Sukhumvit soi 15, the closest transport link to NIST is the MRT train station Sukhumvit, but it can also be accessed via BTS Skytrain station Nana. The closest community malls are Taka Town and Young Place. There is also a Tops Food Hall and UFM Fuji supermarket nearby on Soi 39, as well as Soho House on Sukhumvit 31. Condominiums in the area include D.S. Tower 2, Baan Siri 31, Circle Sukhumvit 31 and Fynn Sukhumvit 31.
International Schools in Lumpini
This section will cover International schools in Bangkok’s Lumpini Area. Detailing the best rated schools located in the Lumpini Sub-District and Surrounding Areas.
Regents Langsuan
Programs and curriculums
Regents Langsuan, part of the extensive Regent’s International School group, is a purpose-built Early Years campus. It provides British Curriculum education to children aged 1 to 6 years.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 annual fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. Fees start at (THB) 400,275 for Pre Nursery 1 (ages 1-2) and steadily increase to (THB) 712,275 for year 1 (ages 5-6).
Closest landmarks
Located on Luang Suan Road, the closest transport links to Regent’s Langsuan are BTS Skytrain stations Chit Lom and Rajadamri. The area is renowned for Lumpini Park- the city’s first outdoor recreational space and the Sindhorn village which has high-end restaurants, shops and Expats favorite- Villa Supermarket. Condominiums closest to the school which are listed by PropertySights Real Estate are The Address Chitlom, Urbana Langsuan and The Sindhorn Residence.
BSB British International School
Programs and curriculums
BSB British International School provides education from the British National Curriculum to students aged 2-11 years.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase annually with age, these prices are based on the 2024-2025 termly fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. There are three terms in each school year. For Early Years (ages 2-5), fees are between (THB) 61,280 and (THB) 87,240. For Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7) fees are between (THB) 111,340 and (THB) 125,550. For Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) fees are (THB) 133,790 each term.
Closest landmarks
Located on Sukhumvit 4 Alley, the closest transport links to BSB British International School are BTS Skytrain stations Phloen Chit and Nana. The area is renowned for Benjakitti Park. Within walking distance is the Ploenchit Center, which is home to Beirut restaurant and Villa supermarket amongst other convenient amenities. Condominiums closest to the school which are listed by PropertySights Real Estate are Noble Above Wireless and The crest RuamRudee.
RBIS International School
Programs and curriculums
RBIS International School provides education from the British National Curriculum to students aged 1.5-18 years.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase annually with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 annual fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. Early Years Foundation classes start at (THB) 237,000 for toddlers and increase to (THB) 315,000 for Nursery and Reception. Primary Years from Year 1- Year 6 range between (THB) 390,000 and (THB) 402,000. High School Years 7-11 range between (THB) 486,000 and (THB) 519,000 and Sixth form Years 12 and 13 are (THB) 514,000.
Closest landmarks
Located on Ratchawithi 2 Alley, the closest transport links to RBIS International School are BTS Skytrain stations Victory Monument and Sanam Pao. The closest community mall to RBIS is The Seasons Mall, home to an abundance of retail shops as well as a supermarket fitness studio and a pharmacy. Condominiums closest to the school which are listed by PropertySights Real Estate are Q Chidlom-Petchaburi and Villa Asoke.
Ruam Rudee Learning Center (RC) International School
Programs and curriculums
RuamRudee International School provides education from the British National Curriculum to students aged 18 months to 13 years old.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees for Early Years students are between (THB) 209,100 and (THB) 239,850.
Closest landmarks
Located on Soi Ruamrudee 1, just off Ruamrudee road, the closest transport link to RCIS is BTS Skytrain station Phloen Chit. The area is renowned for Benjakitti Park. Within walking distance is All Seasons Place, which is home to Tops Supermarket, many health and medicine facilities, banks, retail and restaurants. Condominiums closest to the school which are listed by PropertySights Real Estate are All Season Mansion, Oriental Residence and Muniq Langsuan.
International Schools in Sathorn and The Riverside
This section will cover International schools in Bangkok’s Sathorn District Detailing the best rated International schools in the area.
St Andrews International School
Programs and curriculums
St Andrews International School offers a British-International based curriculum to students aged 2-11. The school is a member of the global cognita family of schools.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase annually with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 annual fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. For Nursery students, there is a 3, 4 or 5 day week option available, with prices varying between (THB) 204,270 and (THB) 540,600 a year. Kindergarten and Reception cost (THB) 597,430 a year and Year 1-6 is a set amount of (THB) 635,330 a year.
Closest landmarks
Located off Convent Road, Silom, the closest transport links to St Andrews International School are BTS Skytrain stations Sala Daeng and Chong Nonsi. The school is located right next door to BNH hospital and within walking distance to Silom Complex mall, home to a large Supermarket, Boots Pharmacy and many retail shops and restaurants. Condominiums closest to the school which are listed by PropertySights Real Estate are Silom Grand Terrace, The Legend Saladaeng, The Royal Saladaeng and Saladaeng Residences.
Shrewsbury International School, Riverside Campus
Programs and curriculums
Shrewsbury’s curriculum is based around the English National curriculum, adapted to meet the needs of their students and international context. The school provides education to students aged from 3 to 18.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase annually with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 annual fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. For Early Years classes, fees begin at (THB) 635,100 in EY1 and increase to (THB) 668,700 for EY2. For Prep School, Years 1 to 6, fees begin at (THB) 751,00 for years 1 and 2 and increase steadily bi-annually to (THB) 834,000 for years 5 and 6. For Senior School, years 7-13, prices vary between (THB) 736,600 and (THB) 1,109,400.
Closest landmarks
Located on Thanon Charoen Krung, the closest transport link to Shrewsbury International School is BTS Skytrain station Saphan Taskin. The school is located within walking distance to Asiatique the Riverfront, which is home to BIG C Supermarket. Condominiums closest to the school which are listed by PropertySights Real Estate are Chatrium Riverside Residences, Four Seasons Private Residences and Rhythm Charoenkrung Pavillion.
King’s College International School Bangkok
Programs and curriculums
King’s College International School has campuses worldwide and delivers the English National Curriculum to students aged 2-17 years.
Estimated tuition 2024
School fees increase annually with age, these prices are based on the 2023-2024 annual fees available on the school website and are all in Thai Baht. For Early Years classes, fees are between (THB) 565,000 and (THB) 698,000. For Primary School (Years 1-6), fees are between (THB) 789,000 and (THB) 865,000. For Secondary School (Years 7-11), fees are between (THB) 899,000 and (THB) 990,000. Fees in Sixth Form (years 12-13) remain at (THB) 990,000.
Closest landmarks
Located on Rathadaphisek Road, the closest transport link to King’s College International School is the Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway or Ratchadaphisek Road (by Car). The school is located just a short drive away from Central Rama 3, a large mall featuring a supermarket and extensive retail shops, banks and restaurants.
Condominiums closest to the school which are listed by PropertySights Real Estate are Bangkok Garden, The room Sathorn and The Parco.
For more information, contact PropertySights Real Estate who can provide extensive knowledge into the school regions and the real-estate investments available.
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