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IB Curriculum International Schools in Bangkok, Thailand

Compare 26 IB Curriculum international schools in Bangkok, Thailand. Filter by curriculum, fees (average THB 582,130), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
26
Curricula
19
Average annual fee
THB 582,130
Fee range
THB 198,000 – 1,162,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (19 schools)
Average school size
785 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Bangkok Patana School
Oldest
International School Bangkok (ISB) (1951)
With boarding
8
About international schools in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok has a large and diverse cohort of IB-authorised international schools: some offer the full IB continuum (PYP - MYP - DP), while others deliver the Diploma or parts of the IB alongside different curricula. Instruction is predominantly English-medium, but schools are required to provide Thai language and culture lessons and many also run bilingual or trilingual tracks (Thai, Mandarin and other languages are commonly available). Annual tuition varies widely across the city - roughly from about THB 250,000 - 350,000 at lower-cost international schools to more than THB 1,000,000 a year at the highest-fee campuses, with many established IB all-through schools falling between those extremes. Admissions generally follow an August - June academic year with the main intake before the new school year, though many schools operate rolling admissions, use application fees and entrance assessments or interviews, and keep waiting lists, so families relocating to Bangkok should apply early and confirm seat availability.

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FAQs for Thailand

Which IB programmes will my child find in Bangkok and what ages do they cover?
Many Bangkok international schools are authorised for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3 - 12), the Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11 - 16) and the Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16 - 19), and some schools provide the full PYP - MYP - DP continuum while others offer one or two of the programmes. These age ranges are those used by the IB organisation; individual schools map them to local year-group labels and may vary slightly in entry ages or how they group early years and primary stages.
What language(s) are taught and what is the role of Thai language at IB schools in Bangkok?
Most IB international schools in Bangkok teach across an English-medium curriculum, with Thai language and culture classes provided to meet Thai Ministry of Education expectations; schools differentiate Thai provision for Thai nationals and non-Thai students. Several IB schools also offer structured bilingual or multilingual programmes (for example combining English with Mandarin or extended Thai streams), so check each school’s language policy and the level of support for home languages.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra school costs?
Tuition levels in Bangkok vary considerably: published comparisons and school fee schedules show annual tuition from roughly the mid-hundreds of thousands of baht at lower-cost international schools to more than one million baht at the most expensive campuses, and many established IB schools sit between those points. On top of tuition, families should budget for one-off registration or development fees, annual capital or activity fees, uniforms, school transport and examination or trips costs, which together can add materially to the total cost.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
The main intake for most Bangkok international schools is before the new academic year (schools commonly run an August - June calendar), so parents relocating should start enquiries several months ahead; many schools also accept applications year-round if places open. Admissions typically include an application form and fee, an assessment appropriate to the child’s age, and a family interview; popular year groups may have waiting lists, so early application and confirming space with the admissions office are important.
What practical checks should relocating families make when comparing IB schools in Bangkok?
Confirm the school’s IB authorisation (which programmes are authorised), how the school implements Thai language and culture requirements, and the exact fee schedule including one-off and ancillary charges. Also review recent inspection or accreditation reports, staff qualifications and safeguarding policies, the school’s approach to language support and trajectories for students moving between curricula, and visit the campus where possible to assess class sizes, specialist facilities and the pastoral support available.

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