Affordable International Schools in Bangkok, Thailand
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok’s more affordable international schools sit alongside high-fee British, American and full-IB campuses but typically offer simpler campuses, bilingual streams and smaller local chains that deliberately keep fees lower. Parents will find a mixture of curricula - British (IGCSE/A-levels), American, Cambridge and IB pathways - alongside English-Thai bilingual programmes and growing Mandarin options; instruction is usually primarily in English with Thai language classes for most students. Tuition at the lower end of the international-school market in Bangkok is commonly reported as being under US$10,000 per year, with a few schools and bilingual programmes advertised below about US$5,000, while many established international schools charge substantially more; one-off registration or development fees, transport, uniforms and exam fees are commonly extra. Admissions follow a northern-hemisphere academic calendar (many schools start in mid-August), include an application, document checks and an assessment or interview, and popular year groups can fill early so families should prepare records and apply several months ahead.
Compare 37 Affordable international schools in Bangkok, Thailand. Filter by curriculum, fees (average THB 254,871), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 37 schools · avg fee THB 254,871
- Schools listed
- 37
- Curricula
- 18
- Average annual fee
- THB 254,871
- Fee range
- THB 47,500 – 490,389
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (14 schools)
- Average school size
- 705 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Invictus International Programme
- Oldest
- Ekamai International School (1946)
- With boarding
- 2
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