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Aster International School Bangkok

Thailand, Bangkok

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 247,731 - 509,356
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Aster is a co-educational day school in central Bangkok, offering a British-based international curriculum. It begins with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and progresses to the English National Curriculum in primary and lower secondary. In upper secondary, students prepare for IGCSEs and A-Levels, with a high school diploma pathway also available. The school’s facilities include flexible classrooms, science and computer labs, creative studios for art and performing arts, indoor sports areas, and spaces for project-based learning. Aster also supports after-school activities and enrichment programs as part of its extended learning model.

289/2–289/5 Soi 24, Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

The Essentials

Aster International School Bangkok has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Aster International School is situated in the Chong Nonsi area, on Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road in central Bangkok. The campus is housed in purpose-built modern facilities close to local amenities and accessible via main city roads.

Stages
The school caters to students from Early Years Foundation Stage, Primary & Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary leading to IGCSEs, A-Levels, or a high school diploma.

Type
Aster is a co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Students receive tailored support plans based on assessments, ensuring that learners with diverse needs can fully participate in classroom activities.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
Aster is not affiliated with any religion. The school welcomes students from diverse faiths and backgrounds.

School day structure
The school does not have publicly available information on their day structure.

Bus service
The school does not offer a bus service.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school provides snack and lunch; meals are nutritious and a balanced diet with local and international dishes. Halal, vegetarian, and allergy accommodations are available. Meals are served in a spacious, air-conditioned canteen.

Governance and Ownership
The school is accredited by ONESQA and affiliated with ISAT, GBAC, FOBISIA, and Cambridge International Examinations to offer IGCSEs and A Levels. It is accredited by the Education Development Trust and holds the International School Quality Mark.
Fees

Annual tuition at Aster International School Bangkok ranges from THB 247,731 to THB 509,356 for 2026/27.

Enrollment Fee
This is a one-time fee.
Pre-Nursery to Reception: 65,000 THB
Year 1 to Year 13: 125,000 THB

Refundable Deposit
A one-time refundable deposit of 65,000 THB is required for students from Pre-Nursery to Year 13. Terms and conditions apply.

General Fee
Charged per term (three terms per year), this fee is 23,153 THB.
It covers lunch, snacks, drinks, insurance, learning resources, books, day trips, and in-school guest programs.

Tuition Fee
Charged per term, with three terms in an academic year.

Pre-Nursery: 82,577 THB
Nursery to Reception: 110,360 THB
Year 1 to Year 2: 126,567 THB
Year 3 to Year 4: 129,268 THB
Year 5 to Year 6: 133,127 THB
Year 7 to Year 9: 146,633 THB
Year 10: 163,997 THB
Year 11 (payable for two terms): 245,995 THB
Year 12: 169,785 THB
Year 13 (payable for two terms): 254,678 THB

EAL (English as an Additional Language)
If required, EAL support is charged at 25,000 THB per term.

Refund Policy
The refundable deposit is only returned under specific conditions:

The student must have been enrolled for at least one full term.
The school must receive a 60-day notice of withdrawal.
The student graduates from Aster at the end of Year 13.

If these conditions are not met, the deposit is not refunded

Payment Methods
Bank Transfer
Cash
Cheque
Credit Card
Academics

Aster International School Bangkok teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Aster International School offers a British-style curriculum with an emphasis on real-world learning and student engagement. The early years program is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and focuses on communication, personal development, and basic skills through play.

In primary and lower secondary, Aster blends the English National Curriculum with project-based learning. Students explore core subjects like English, math, and science through interdisciplinary projects that also incorporate art, languages, and physical education. Specialist subjects include Mandarin, French, and Thai, with lessons adapted to student needs.

In the upper secondary years, students prepare for IGCSEs and A-Level examinations while also having the option to complete a high school diploma. Instruction becomes more focused on subject specialization, and students are encouraged to develop academic responsibility. Outside the classroom, Aster supports learning through enrichment clubs, sports, language classes, and Thai cultural activities.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Aster approaches SEL through project‑based and experiential learning, enabling students to work in teams, present ideas, and solve real-world challenges. This method naturally builds emotional awareness, empathy, and collaboration.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Aster does not have a dedicated SEN programme.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does offer EAL.

Mental Wellbeing
The school does not have publicly available information on their mental wellbeing support.

Safeguarding
Aster International School’s safeguarding policy ensures that every child is protected and supported within a safe environment. The policy is based on Thai law and international child rights agreements. A designated committee oversees all safeguarding matters, and all staff are required to report concerns using official forms. Staff must follow clear rules for professional conduct, communication, and student interactions to prevent risks and maintain student safety.

The policy outlines how to respond to student disclosures with care, and emphasizes confidentiality during investigations. All school staff undergo background checks and child protection screenings during hiring. The policy also defines types of abuse and helps staff recognize warning signs. Clear procedures are in place to ensure concerns are reported, investigated, and handled appropriately.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
Aster International School began operations in August 2022. It was founded by Dr. Parita Suephan, an educator with experience in international school development and a doctoral degree in Comparative and International Education from Columbia University. The school was created to serve families looking for a smaller international school setting with a focus on academic structure and cultural diversity. Although relatively new, Aster has enrolled students from a range of national backgrounds and has steadily expanded its programs and facilities.

Community
Aster is a welcoming school with students from over 37 different countries, and about half of them are from outside Thailand. The school focuses on building a strong sense of community through hands-on learning, language classes in Thai, Chinese, and French, and activities led by students. These include things like storytelling with classmates, helping others, and learning how to work together and understand different cultures.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school does not have a Parent Teacher Association.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is housed in purpose-built, modern facilities in the center of Bangkok. The campus includes large modern classrooms, a Sixth-Form Suite, a Technology Lab, an auditorium, sports and swimming spaces, an indoor play zone, a library, and outdoor gardens and playground. The learning environment provides space, light and resources to grow emotionally, socially and academically. The facilities are designed to support a British-style international education and enable project-based learning across the curriculum.

Sports Facilities
Sports and swimming spaces are on the campus, supporting physical education and school sport activities. The campus also includes an indoor play zone for younger learners.

Academic Facilities
Foundation uses the British EYFS curriculum for Foundation Stage. Primary and Lower Secondary follow an enhanced English National Curriculum delivered through Project Based Learning, with specialist lessons in Music, PE, Languages (Chinese/French), and Enhanced Thai. Upper Secondary continues an enhanced English National Curriculum, with IGCSEs and A-Levels, and an option to follow a High School Diploma pathway. The school is accredited to offer Cambridge IGCSEs and A Levels.

Extra Curricular Facilities
All students can join the after-school ECA programme, which is optional but encouraged. ECAs change termly and include Sports, Music, Art, Yoga, Robotics, Well-being, and Languages.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Foundation Stage uses a play-based curriculum based on the British EYFS. Primary and Lower Secondary follow an enhanced English National Curriculum delivered through Project Based Learning that connects across disciplines and real-world questions. Specialist lessons include Music, PE, Languages (Chinese and French), and Enhanced Thai. Upper Secondary continues with an enhanced English National Curriculum, with options to study IGCSEs and A Levels or a High School Diploma pathway.

Arts & Creative
All students have access to after-school ECAs. ECAs rotate termly and include sports, music, art, yoga, robotics, wellbeing, and languages. ECAs cover ages 2 to 18.

Cultural & Language
Language pathways are offered in Chinese and French, with an Enhanced Thai program for Thai nationals. Primary and Lower Secondary follow an enhanced English National Curriculum. The school provides a British-style international education.

Social & Hobbies
ECAs are offered to students across the full age range and include sports, music, art, yoga, robotics, wellbeing, and languages.

Leadership & Professional
The school provides university counselling to guide subject choices and university and career plans. An Academic Advisor supports students with internship placements and university applications. Cambridge International Examinations accredits the school to offer IGCSEs and A Levels.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus includes large modern classrooms, a Sixth-Form Suite, Technology Lab, Auditorium, sports and swimming spaces, an indoor play zone, a library, and outdoor gardens and playgrounds. Wellbeing is a core focus supported by WISDOM values. ECAs include wellbeing activities, and safeguarding protocols prioritize student welfare.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers specialist language instruction in Chinese and French, and an enhanced Thai programme for Thai nationals. These languages are taught as part of the curriculum, with language pathways in Chinese and French and an enhanced Thai program. The school serves students from ages 2 to 18, providing language provision across Foundation to Upper Secondary.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not have publicly available information on their awards.

Accreditations
Accredited by ONESQA (Thailand’s Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment).

Member of the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT).

A member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA).

Also affiliated with the Greater Bangkok Athletics Conference (GBAC) for sports events.

Holds authorization from Cambridge International Examinations to deliver IGCSEs and A‑Levels.

A candidate school for accreditation through the Education Development Trust’s International School Quality Mark (ISQM).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Book a Tour & Informal Introduction
Families are invited for a school tour to explore the campus, meet staff, and understand the British-style enhanced curriculum and school values.

2. Submit Application & Documents
Download and complete the application form, then submit it along with required documents, such as:

Child’s passport or birth certificate
Parent(s)’ passport or Thai ID
Immunization record
Recent transcripts (if applicable)

3. Selection Process
Applications are reviewed, and qualifying candidates may be invited to participate in an entrance exam and/or interview.

4. Notification & Offer
Families receive admissions decisions shortly after selection. Offers are made for available seats.

5. Enrollment & Fee Payment
Upon acceptance, families must confirm enrollment by paying requested fees and completing registration protocols.

Scholarships
The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.

Waitlist
The school does not have a waitlist.
School Events
The school has not added events
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