International Schools in Thailand
Compare 133 international schools in Thailand. Filter by curriculum, fees (average THB 408,944), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 133
- Curricula
- 31
- Average annual fee
- THB 408,944
- Fee range
- THB 47,500 – 1,037,100
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (63 schools)
- Average school size
- 590 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Invictus International Programme
- Oldest
- Amnuay Silpa School (1926)
- With boarding
- 26
About international schools in Thailand
International schools in Thailand are a diverse sector that largely serves expatriate families and Thai families seeking an English-medium education; most offer internationally recognised programmes such as the British (IGCSE/A-Levels), American (US high-school/AP), the International Baccalaureate (IB) and a growing number of Singaporean or bilingual tracks. English is the primary language of instruction at the majority of these schools, while Thai language and culture lessons are required for Thai students and are commonly offered to international pupils; many schools also run Mandarin and other modern-language options. Fee levels vary widely by city and school type but typical annual tuition in Bangkok ranges from the mid-hundreds of thousands of baht to over a million baht once one-off development charges and extras are included, so budgeting beyond headline tuition is important. Admissions are generally busiest around the main academic intake (many international schools follow an August/September start with alternative mid-year intake points), but places, assessments and waiting lists mean families commonly apply well in advance and monitor rolling availability.
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Curricula
There are 133 international schools in Thailand covering 31 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (63), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (50), Cambridge IGCSE (50), Cambridge A Levels (41), American Curriculum (32). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Thailand runs from about THB 47,500 to THB 1,037,100, averaging roughly THB 408,944. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Thailand run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
26 of the 133 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Thailand we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
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