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IB Curriculum International Schools in Bangkok, Thailand

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About international schools in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok’s IB international schools form a large, city-wide sector that commonly offers the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) programmes either individually or as a full IB continuum. Instruction is predominantly English, with most schools running required Thai language and culture lessons for Thai nationals and many offering Mandarin as a second or third language. Fees vary widely by school and year group - from community-style providers in the low hundreds of thousands of baht to premium campuses where senior-year tuition can exceed nine hundred thousand baht per year - and published tuition often sits below headline “all-in” costs once transport, meals and levies are added. Admissions follow a mix of set annual cycles (applications opening for the following academic year in spring) and rolling or mid-year entry where places exist; popular entry points and visa paperwork can create waiting lists, so planning a term or more ahead is common for relocating families.

Compare 25 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.

At a glance 25 schools · avg fee THB 582,130
Schools listed
25
Curricula
19
Average annual fee
THB 582,130
Fee range
THB 198,000 – 1,162,000
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (18 schools)
Average school size
805 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Bangkok Patana School
Oldest
International School Bangkok (ISB) (1951)
With boarding
8

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FAQs for Thailand

How many IB international schools are there in Bangkok and do they all offer the same IB programmes?
Bangkok hosts a substantial cluster of IB-authorised international schools - different directories list roughly 17 - 22 schools offering one or more IB programmes. Some schools deliver the full PYP - MYP - DP continuum on a single campus, while others offer only the Diploma or a mix of IB with other curricula, so check each school’s authorised programme list before shortlisting.
What ages and stages do the IB programmes cover?
The IB continuum spans from early childhood through pre-university: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) typically covers the primary years, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) covers lower secondary, and the Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year pre-university course for the final two years of secondary school. Schools vary slightly in how they map national year groups to IB programme bands, so confirm the exact age/grade ranges a school uses.
What should we expect to pay for an IB international education in Bangkok?
Tuition across Bangkok international schools ranges widely; budget options can be in the low hundreds of thousands of Thai baht per year while many established IB schools charge several hundred thousand baht and premium campuses can exceed around ฿900,000 for senior grades. Remember that published tuition may not include one-off enrolment fees, capital levies, transport, meals, exam charges or specialist support, which together commonly add 10 - 25% to the headline figure.
When should we apply and what are the common admissions timelines?
Most schools open applications for the following academic year in the spring months, with key decisions and offers issued before the new term, but many Bangkok schools also accept mid-year admissions where places are available. Competitive entry points and visa-related timing mean relocating families often start enquiries and applications a term or more before their planned move to secure places and complete required documentation.
What languages and support can non-English speakers expect at IB schools in Bangkok?
English is the dominant language of instruction at IB international schools in Bangkok, but most schools provide Thai language and culture lessons to comply with local regulations and support Thai students; many also offer Mandarin and additional mother-tongue classes. Schools commonly run English language support (EAL/ESL) and differentiated learning for newcomers, so ask about assessment routines, class size for language support and how long students typically stay on intensive language programmes.

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