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International Curriculum International Schools in Thailand

Compare 13 International Curriculum international schools in Thailand. Filter by curriculum, fees (average THB 398,666), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
13
Curricula
16
Average annual fee
THB 398,666
Fee range
THB 61,250 – 829,350
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IPC (International Primary Curriculum) (12 schools)
Average school size
404 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Regents International School Pattaya
Oldest
AIT International School (1974)
With boarding
2
About international schools in Thailand

International Curriculum international schools in Thailand are English-medium schools that typically deliver recognised systems such as the British curriculum (including IGCSE/A-levels), American programmes (including AP), and the International Baccalaureate at various stages, with some schools also offering other national curricula. Thai language and culture lessons are usually part of the timetable to meet local licensing requirements, and many schools offer additional modern languages such as Chinese and Japanese. Fees vary widely by region and school: in Bangkok most families should expect annual tuition in the mid-hundreds of thousands of baht for many schools, while lower-fee and premium options both exist and extras such as registration, development and exam charges add to the headline figure. Most international schools use an August-to-June (northern-hemisphere) academic calendar and operate rolling or cohort-based admissions, so relocating families are advised to start enquiries early and to have passports, recent school reports and vaccination records ready for assessments and registration.

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5 international schools in Bangkok

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2 international schools in Phuket

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2 international schools in Chiang Mai

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1 international school in Pattaya

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1 international school in Nakhon Ratchasima

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1 international school in Hatyai

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1 international school in Chonburi

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FAQs for Thailand

How do International Curriculum schools in Thailand differ from one another?
Schools differ mainly by the curriculum and assessment pathway they follow (British national curriculum/IGCSE and A-levels, Americangrade/credit systems often with AP, or the IB Primary/Middle/Diploma programmes), how they group ages into year levels, and by extracurricular provision and pastoral care. These differences affect subject choices, assessment style and how smoothly a child transfers between systems, so check which end-point (for example IB Diploma, A-levels or AP/US transcripts) best suits your family’s university plans.
What languages are used and will my child be taught Thai?
English is the primary language of instruction in most international schools, but Thai language and culture lessons are normally scheduled to satisfy Thai regulatory requirements and to support local students. Many schools also offer additional language classes such as Mandarin, Japanese or French, and most will provide extra English support for children who need it.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Tuition varies considerably across Thailand and by school tier; in Bangkok typical annual tuition sits in the mid-hundreds of thousands of baht, while the published range across schools runs from low-fee options up to more than one million baht a year at the most expensive campuses. In addition to tuition you should budget for one-off registration or development fees, school uniforms, transport, meals, instrument hire, examination entries and extracurricular trips, which together can materially increase the true annual cost.
When should we apply and what documents are usually required?
There is no single national deadline: many schools operate rolling admissions but popular year groups fill months in advance, so families relocating should contact shortlisted schools as early as possible. Typical application requirements include a completed application form, passport copy, recent school reports, immunisation records, proof of address, and sometimes an entrance assessment or interview; a non-refundable registration or enrolment deposit is commonly required to hold a place.
What ages and stages do international schools cover in Thailand?
Most international schools provide education from early years or nursery through to the end of secondary (often labelled Reception/Year groups through to Year 12/13 or Grade 12), and some larger schools run continuous programmes from pre-school to university-entrance qualifications. Age groupings and the labels used (Years, Grades, Key Stages) vary by curriculum, so confirm placement rules and how the school maps a child’s age to year level before you accept an offer.
What should we look for when visiting schools?
Meet senior leaders and the admissions team, tour classrooms during lessons, and ask about teacher qualifications, the school’s external accreditations, class sizes and pastoral support arrangements. Also check practical matters such as the school calendar, transport options, how the school supports children learning English as an additional language, and sample weekly timetables or recent reports so you can compare curriculum content and assessment approach.

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