There are over 100 international schools in Bangkok, all of which cater to different nationalities and follow various curricula, including American, British, Australian and the International Baccalaureate. These schools draw both expat families and wealthy Thai nationals who want English-language education.

At top-tier institutions, the demand for spots exceeds the supply and waitlists can stretch for months. Tuition costs dwarf the nominal fees of public schooling. Some of the most popular international schools in Bangkok are listed below.

International schools in Bangkok

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Verso International School

Verso International School is on a mission to develop Citizen Designers. The school offers an American curriculum that focuses on cultivating future-ready skills in its students. Moreover, learning at Verso International School is individualised, interdisciplinary and project-based.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: American (including Advanced Placement) 
Ages: 2 to 18 
Website: www.verso.ac.th

XCL American School of Bangkok

XCL American School of Bangkok has modern facilities and is easily accessible via BTS Skytrain. With students of over 40 nationalities, the school creates a multicultural environment that enables students to develop into lifelong leaders.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: American (including Advanced Placement) 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Website: www.asbsk.ac.th

Australian International School Bangkok

Established in 2002, the Australian International School Bangkok now serves around 800 students of over 40 nationalities across multiple campuses in Sukhumvit. The school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit school community that drives academic excellence.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: Australian and British (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels) 
Ages: 1.5 to 18 
Website: www.australianisb.ac.th

International School Bangkok

International School Bangkok (ISB) is a non-profit school that provides a personalised and rigorous education. With students of over 60 nationalities, ISB offers a truly multicultural school community, where learners can grow into caring and prepared global citizens.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: American (including Advanced Placement) and International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Website: www.isb.ac.th

What do expat parents say about schools in Bangkok?

"There are some very good schools here, but they are very expensive. Apart from the top-tier international schools, I have serious reservations about the general quality of schools in Thailand."

Read more of this expat interview about Thailand with New Zealander expat 'The Stickman'.

Further information

►For more about the schooling system in Thailand, see Education and Schools in Thailand

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