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Brighton College Bangkok – Krungthep Kreetha

Thailand, Bangkok

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 590,300 - 1,021,800
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 746
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service Yes
Part of
Brighton College
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 23
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Brighton College Bangkok – Krungthep Kreetha opened in September 2016 and serves children aged 2 to 18 across a British Curriculum that culminates in IGCSE and A‑Level qualifications, with access to 21 subject options. Situated in eastern Bangkok, the campus is about 30 minutes from the city center and 15 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport, set within a leafy 50‑rai (20‑acre) site. The school features a 650‑seat theatre, music and drama studios, dance and gymnastics space, full‑size pitch, Olympic‑standard 400 m track, two swimming pools, and multiple courts, supporting robust performing‑arts and sports programs. Learning is enriched through clubs such as robotics, Taekwondo, and public speaking, as well as through a traditional house system and community‑focused activities. This blend of academic breadth, creative offerings, and athletic facilities provides students with a well‑supported, varied educational experience.

This campus is part of Brighton College

8/8 Krungthep Kreetha Soi 15 Yaek 4 (Surao Yai), Krungthep Kreetha, Hua Mak, Bangkapi, Bangkok, Thailand.

The Essentials

Brighton College Bangkok – Krungthep Kreetha has 746 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English.

Location
Brighton College Bangkok is located in the Krungthep Kreetha area of eastern Bangkok. The campus is about 30 minutes’ drive from the central business district and 15 minutes from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. It is surrounded by residential neighbourhoods and is accessible by major road links. The area is known for its greenery and proximity to sports clubs and family-oriented communities.

Stages
The school caters for children aged 2 to 18 years. It is divided into Early Years (ages 2–5), Prep/Primary (ages 5–11), Senior School (ages 11–16), and Sixth Form (ages 16–18), leading to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications.

Type
The school is a co-educational day school. It does not provide boarding facilities; students attend on a day-only basis.

Additional learning support
Brighton College Bangkok provides support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, with 59 pupils identified and 39 receiving specialist learning provision. This evidence is drawn from a formal school inspection report. Families seeking more detailed information or guidance are advised to contact the school directly via the Admissions Office.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with Brighton College UK, a well-established independent school in England.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
he school website does not provide specific daily timings such as start and end times, or details on breaks and lunch schedules. I couldn't locate any such information within the publicly available pages.

Bus service
The school operates a minibus service for pupils from Year 1 upwards. Routes cover multiple neighbourhoods around Bangkok to support safe and convenient travel. The service is run under the school’s transport arrangements and details of routes and costs are available from the school’s transport office.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Up to Year 3, pupils have a dedicated dining hall close to classrooms. Years 4 to 6 use a large dining hall for meals. The meal options include a wide range of healthy Thai and Western dishes.

Governance and Ownership
The school is run in close partnership with Brighton College UK. The Brighton College Bangkok network comprises two connected campuses: Krungthep Kreetha and Vibhavadi.
Fees

Annual tuition at Brighton College Bangkok – Krungthep Kreetha ranges from THB 590,300 to THB 1,021,800 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A one-time Application Fee of THB 5,000 is required for all new students. Upon acceptance, families must also pay a non-refundable Admission Fee of THB 200,000 and a refundable Security Deposit of THB 150,000, returned upon withdrawal if the school’s official notice period is followed.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

British Curriculum Stream
Pre-Nursery: THB 590,300
Nursery: THB 669,500
Reception: THB 711,000
Year 1 – Year 2: THB 823,500
Year 3 – Year 4: THB 854,500
Year 5 – Year 6: THB 894,700
Year 7: THB 901,300
Year 8 – Year 9: THB 920,100
Year 10 – Year 11: THB 988,900
Year 12 – Year 13 (A Levels): THB 1,021,800

Fees are billed by term as follows:
Term 1: 40%
Term 2: 30%
Term 3: 30%

Meals
Annual compulsory meal charges:

* Pre-Nursery/Nursery: THB 30,600
* Reception/Year 1–2: THB 33,300
* Year 3–4: THB 35,100
* Year 5 and above: THB 36,900

Additional Fees
Uniforms, class day trips, overnight residential trips, transport, examination fees, and activities offered by external providers are charged separately.

Sibling Discount
Second child: 5% tuition discount
Third child: 10% (also applies to 1st and 2nd child)
Fourth child and beyond: 15%

Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding facilities.

Refund Policy
The Security Deposit is refundable if a completed withdrawal notice form is submitted by the school’s stated deadlines. Tuition and admission fees are non-refundable.

Payment Options
Payments can be made via bank transfer (Bangkok Bank or Kasikorn Bank), cheque, or credit card. Citibank and UOB credit cards incur no charge; Kasikorn credit cards incur a 1.1% fee. A late payment penalty of 1.25% per month applies to overdue balances.
Academics

Brighton College Bangkok – Krungthep Kreetha teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Brighton College Bangkok – Krungthep Kreetha follows the British Curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form. In the Early Years (ages 2–5), teaching is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a focus on play-based learning and language development. The Prep and Senior Schools (ages 5–16) cover the full English National Curriculum, preparing students for internationally recognised IGCSE examinations in Year 11. In the Sixth Form (ages 16–18), students choose from a broad range of A Level subjects across sciences, humanities, and the arts, with 21 subject options available. Thai language is taught to all pupils, and Mandarin is introduced from an early age alongside English as the main medium of instruction. This progression ensures a continuous pathway from foundational learning through to university entrance qualifications.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Brighton College Bangkok emphasises a culture of kindness and compassion within its school community. The school operates a House system, which provides smaller supportive communities within the larger school, encouraging mentoring, teamwork, and social connection among students. Pastoral care is integrated into school life, with staff actively monitoring student welfare through close relationships with pupils and families. The school website highlights the importance of nurturing social and emotional growth alongside academics. However, detailed descriptions of specific SEL programmes or staff roles dedicated to SEL are not publicly disclosed.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
According to the latest British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection report (2023), Brighton College Bangkok supports 59 pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), with 39 receiving specialist provision. This confirms that the school has established systems for identifying and supporting students with SEN. The report notes that the school provides individualised support and appropriate interventions, but it is not a specialist SEN institution. Specific categories of SEN catered for (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, autism) are not detailed in public sources.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care is presented as a key element of life at Brighton College Bangkok, reinforced by the House system and regular interaction between staff and students. The school’s published materials emphasise kindness and a nurturing environment, suggesting a structured focus on student wellbeing. However, specific mental health programmes, counselling services, or named wellbeing staff are not publicly detailed on the school website or in inspection reports.

Safeguarding
The BSO inspection report (2023) confirmed that Brighton College Bangkok meets the safeguarding and child protection requirements expected of British international schools. Policies and procedures are in place to ensure student safety, and staff receive relevant training. The report highlighted that safeguarding arrangements were appropriate and aligned with UK standards. Detailed safeguarding policy documents are not publicly available on the website, but compliance is independently verified through inspection.
Parent Experience

History
Brighton College Bangkok was established in 2016 as part of the Brighton College family of schools, originally founded in the UK in 1845. The Bangkok campus was developed in partnership with the Brighton College board of governors and local investors, bringing the school’s ethos to Thailand. Since its opening, the school has grown steadily, expanding its facilities and student body. Its ownership structure is a collaboration between Brighton College in the UK and its Thai partners, ensuring both international standards and local governance.

Community
The school community is active and diverse, with regular events that bring pupils, families, and staff together. Celebrations such as International Day, cultural festivals, and annual concerts highlight the variety of backgrounds represented in the school. Sports days, fairs, and charity fundraisers also play a central role in strengthening community ties and encouraging participation across year groups.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Teacher Association at Brighton College Bangkok works closely with staff to organise community events and provide support for school activities. They are involved in annual events such as Family Fun Day, the Jingle Bell Rock Party, and seasonal fairs, which offer opportunities for families to gather and connect. The PTA also helps coordinate fundraising for local charities and initiatives, encouraging parents and pupils to take part in meaningful service activities. In addition, they support sports and cultural events by assisting with logistics and creating a welcoming atmosphere for visiting families. Class representatives within the PTA also provide a channel for communication between parents and the school. Through these roles, the PTA plays a consistent part in shaping a collaborative and engaged school community.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Brighton College Bangkok Krungthep Kreetha campus serves pupils aged 2-18, with a Preparatory School for ages 2-11 and a Senior School for ages 11-18, including a Sixth Form. The campus features world-class facilities, including a 650-seat theatre and professional drama and music studios. The Arts facilities include purpose-built art rooms and dedicated dance studios. The campus also offers a grass football field, a 400m running track, and 50m and 25m swimming pools with four tennis courts.

Sports Facilities
Sport is a central part of the programme, with specialist sports lessons beginning in Year 1 and competitive matches from Year 3. Facilities include a grass football pitch, a 400m running track, a 50m pool, a 25m pool, four tennis courts, and an indoor Sports Hall. Brighton College Bangkok hosts GBAC and TISAC athletics events. An IOC-approved 400m track provides space for training and competition.

Academic Facilities
The Senior School follows a British curriculum with National Curriculum foundations and Brighton College enhancements, preparing pupils for IGCSE and A Level. All subjects are taught by specialists, with departments led by experienced subject leaders. There are 22 A-level subjects, including English Language, English Literature, Mandarin, French and Spanish.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Pupils participate in a wide range of co-curricular activities beyond classwork, including podcasts, robotics, dance, drama, and public speaking. International diversity is reflected by around 40% of pupils holding foreign nationality. The school offers extensive language and cultural activities as part of its co-curricular provision.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Brighton College Bangkok, Krungthep Kreetha offers a broad, enriching curriculum that blends the National Curriculum with Brighton College's distinctive approach. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, and Science, with specialist teaching in Thai, Mandarin, and Computing each week. In the Prep School, pupils follow a broad curriculum from Early Years through Year 6, while the Senior School prepares pupils for IGCSEs and the Sixth Form, which offers A Levels. The school reports strong IGCSE and A Level outcomes, with 82% of IGCSE grades at A*–B and 58% of A Level grades at A*–B in 2025.

Arts & Creative
Performing Arts are a central feature, supported by world-class facilities including a 650-seat theatre, a black-box theatre, two dance studios, a professional recording studio and multiple practice rooms. Pupils participate in Dance, Drama, and Music, with regular performances and year-group showcases; the programme includes specialist workshops, industry-led masterclasses and international performance trips. Students can pursue ABRSM, LAMDA, and Trinity examinations as part of a broader arts pathway, and major productions are staged each year.

Cultural & Language
Thai Language and Culture is provided to both Thai and non-Thai pupils under the Thai Ministry of Education framework. Thai is essential from Pre-Nursery through Year 6, with Thai taught as First and Second Language from Year 1 and continued first-language Thai lessons from Year 5 for native speakers, alongside Thai Culture lessons. Pupils engage in Thai cultural events such as Loi Krathong, Songkran, and Wai Kru. The Cambridge IGCSE First Language Thai course is available for Year 10–11 pupils, and French and Spanish are offered in Years 5–6 as part of the Modern Foreign Languages programme.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of clubs and activities runs weekly, covering sport, performing arts, creativity, service and leadership, and is led by qualified staff and instructors. The programme includes opportunities to perform in music, drama and dance ensembles, visual arts clubs, and other creative groups, plus team sports and fitness activities. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is a key element of the co-curricular life, developing self-confidence, leadership and teamwork, alongside regular trips.

Community & Service
Trips are used to enrich classroom learning, broaden horizons and support confidence and independence. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award provides structured opportunities for service, skill development, physical recreation and expeditions, reinforcing the school's emphasis on community engagement and personal growth.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is integrated into the co-curricular program, including participation in clubs, performances and the International Award, which emphasizes teamwork, project work and self-management. The school also supports pupils in taking on leadership roles within clubs and societies as part of their broader personal development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport is available to all students with a comprehensive facility set, including a full-sized grass football pitch, IOC-approved 400m track, a large sports hall, and multiple pools for swimming and water-based activities. The program offers football, basketball, athletics, swimming, netball, badminton and golf, with regular fixtures and after-school clubs. PSHE incorporates wellbeing, mindfulness and social-emotional learning to support healthy, balanced student lives.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers Modern Foreign Languages in Thai, Mandarin, French and Spanish. Thai language and culture are taught to Thai and non-Thai pupils from Pre-Nursery to Year 13, with Cambridge IGCSE First Language Thai available for Year 10–11. Mandarin is taught from Pre-Nursery to Year 4; in Years 5–6 pupils may choose Mandarin as one of their two Modern Foreign Language subjects. French and Spanish are offered as Modern Foreign Languages in Years 5–6, and are available at A-level in the Sixth Form.
Reputation

Awards
British International School of the Year (2024): Awarded at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards in recognition of the school’s achievements across teaching, leadership, and community involvement.

Accreditations
ISQM Silver Accreditation: International School Quality Mark recognition confirming quality standards in leadership, teaching, and student care.

Eco-Schools Silver Award: Recognition for implementing sustainability and environmental education initiatives.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award: Licensed provider of this global youth development programme.

Thai Ministry of Education (MOE) License: Authorised by the Thai government to operate as an international school.

British Schools Overseas (BSO): Inspected and accredited to UK Department for Education standards.

International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT): Member of the Thai international schools association.

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service): Registered centre to support student university applications worldwide.

Education Development Trust (EDT): Independent inspectorate accrediting schools to British international standards.

COBIS (Council of British International Schools): Member of the leading global association for British schools overseas.

FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia): Member of the regional federation offering academic, sports, and arts collaboration.

Oxford International AQA Examinations: Approved to deliver Oxford AQA qualifications.

Pearson: Accredited to deliver Pearson Edexcel qualifications.

National Online Safety: Certified for meeting online safeguarding and digital safety standards.

Cambridge Assessment International Education: Approved centre for Cambridge IGCSE and A Level examinations.

ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment, Thailand): Accredited by Thailand’s national quality assurance authority.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Families begin the process by enquiring with the Admissions team. This can be done online, by phone, or by arranging a campus visit. Tours and Open House events provide opportunities to see the school in action and meet with staff.

2. Parents then complete an online application form through the school’s website. The Admissions team remains available to guide families through the requirements and answer any questions they may have at this stage.

3. Applicants may be invited to complete assessments, depending on their year group and stage of entry. These assessments are used to determine readiness for the curriculum and to ensure the child is placed appropriately within the school.

4. After reviewing applications and assessments, the school communicates its decision to families. Offers of a place include guidance on acceptance steps, paperwork, and initial fee payments.

5. Once the offer is accepted, families complete enrollment. This includes confirming fee payments, providing the required documents, and following onboarding procedures before the start of the term.

Scholarships
Brighton College Bangkok offers academic scholarships for students entering Sixth Form (A Levels), typically aged 15 or 16. These scholarships are granted based on demonstrated potential. Interested families are encouraged to contact the Admissions Team for details on eligibility, application procedures, and evaluation criteria.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly disclose any details about operating a waitlist or pool system for admissions.
School Events
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