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Ekamai International School

Thailand, Bangkok

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 451,500 - 459,150
Ages 2½ - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1946
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai
Typical class size 11
Strengths Sport, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Ekamai International School (EIS) is a Christian, co‑educational international school in central‑east Bangkok, serving students from Pre‑K to Grade 12, with over 33 nationalities represented and approximately 77 % Thai families. Founded in 1946 and relocated to its current Watthana District campus in 1957, it sits on Sukhumvit 63 (Ekkamai) near the BTS Ekkamai station and the Eastern Bus Terminal, a well‑connected urban neighbourhood with cafés, shopping and transit links. EIS follows a US curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) options in high school, and provides instruction in English as well as Thai language & culture, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin. A distinctive feature is its Pathfinder programme for Grades 5–8 students, which engages them in camping, nature hikes and leadership workshops as part of a global Adventist youth tradition. With accreditation by WASC and AAA, the school combines religious studies, a weekly chapel, and a supportive community grounded in spiritual values.

57 Ekamai 12 (Soi Charoenjai), Sukhumvit 63, Klongton Nua, Watthana District, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

The Essentials

Ekamai International School has 1,600 pupils, typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English.

Location
Ekamai International School is located at 57 Ekamai 12 (Soi Charoenjai), Sukhumvit 63, in Bangkok’s Watthana District. The area is well-connected via the BTS Ekkamai Skytrain station and close to the Eastern Bus Terminal, offering convenient access to other parts of the city. The neighbourhood has shops, cafés, and residential areas, making it suitable for families.

Stages
The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten (around age 4) to Grade 12. It is organized into Early Years (Pre-K and Kindergarten), Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.

Type
EIS is a co-educational day school. There are no boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
The school does not publicly provide information on its provision for students with Additional Learning Needs or Special Educational Needs.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
The school is operated under the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

School day structure
The official website does not publicly specify daily start and end times or break/lunch schedules.

Bus service
The school does not publicly provide details on a bus or transport service for students.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school operates a cafeteria with two lunch periods to serve about 1,400 students. The dining areas are separated from the kitchen, and the menu focuses on healthier, international options.

House System
Students participate in a color-house system with houses in pink, purple, blue, and orange. Inter-house activities, including the EIS Games, promote school spirit.

Governance and Ownership
The school is privately run as a non-profit, co-educational Christian institution founded and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Mission in Thailand. It is licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA).
Fees

Annual tuition at Ekamai International School ranges from THB 451,500 to THB 459,150 for 2026/27.

Registration Fee: THB 150,000 (non-refundable)
Development Fund: THB 100,000 (fully refundable)
Book Deposit: THB 30,000 (70% refundable)

Annual Tuition Fees
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8
Tuition Fee: THB 120,000 per year (all grades)

General Fees:
Pre-K to G2: THB 40,000
G3–G8: THB 45,500

Catering (Lunch & Snack): THB 20,000 (Pre-K to G8)

Other Fees:
Fast ForWord / Reading Assistant: THB 3,000–6,000 (depending on grade)

Graduation Fee (G8 only): THB 2,500

Pre-TOEFL (G3–G7): THB 1,000

Net Total (annual):
Pre-K, K1–K2, K3, G1: THB 456,000
G2: THB 459,000
G3–G7: THB 447,500
G8: THB 448,500

Grades 9–12
Tuition Fee: THB 130,000 per year (all grades)

General Fees: THB 45,500 (all grades)

Other Annual Fees:
Grade Level Activity Fee: THB 3,000

Bible Camp Fee (if applicable): THB 5,000

Foreign Languages (Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, German): THB 3,000

Lab Fees: THB 6,500

AP Course Fees (include AP exam fee): THB 10,000–16,000 depending on subject

Net Total (annual):
G9: THB 454,500
G10: THB 461,500
G11: THB 462,150
G12: THB 460,500

Late payment fee: THB 300

Refund Policy
Registration, tuition, and catering fees are refundable at 85% during registration and 50% after registration; no refunds 30 days after school starts.

Payment Methods
Bank transfer, cashier’s cheque, bank draft, or credit card (Visa/Mastercard, 2% service charge).

Cash payments are not accepted.
Academics

Ekamai International School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 2.5 to 18.

Curriculum
Ekamai International School follows the U.S. educational system, delivering instruction in English from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, and offers the Advanced Placement (AP) Program in high school. At the Pre-K and Kindergarten levels, the curriculum includes phonics, early mathematics, social sciences, music, computer lessons (for K-2 and K-3), Mandarin, arts & crafts, and begins each day with morning worship and character-building stories. In High School, students choose from five diploma tracks: General Education, College Preparatory, and College Preparatory with emphases in Business, Medicine, or Engineering. The school also includes instruction in Thai language and culture, as well as Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish throughout its program.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
EIS emphasises social and emotional growth through its longstanding Pathfinder and Adventurer programs, which foster community engagement, teamwork, and resilience across grade levels. The school also includes religious education, weekly chapel services, and events like “Week of Prayer”, which provide reflective and supportive spaces for students’ emotional and spiritual development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support.

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

Mental Wellbeing
EIS has engaged in Mental Health Day activities, particularly among its Middle and High School students, which likely include awareness and discussion sessions around mental wellbeing. Beyond that, however, the school does not provide additional publicly detailed programs or staff specifically addressing mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
EIS maintains a formal Child Protection Policy grounded in Thailand’s Child Protection Act (2546), alongside UN Convention on the Rights of the Child standards, including zero tolerance for abuse and explicit reporting mechanisms to the Principal or its Child Protection Officer. The school also runs child protection training sessions for teachers and staff, covering topics like bullying, emotional harm, and response protocols, led by external experts. Additionally, Safety & Security protocols strictly manage access to buildings, supervised drop-off and pick-up procedures, and policies for late pickups and alternative guardianship to minimise risk.
Parent Experience

History
Ekamai International School began in 1946 as a church-operated training centre under the Seventh-day Adventist Mission and moved to its current campus in 1957. It was originally called Adventist English School and took on the name Ekamai International School in 1993, at which point it received its international school license from the Thai Ministry of Education.

Community
The school community gathers for cultural events such as Songkran celebrations, and invests students in community‑focused clubs like the Pathfinders and Adventurers. It also hosts joint initiatives, such as the collaborative Summer English Camp with BMA and local schools in June 2025, bringing students together in immersive English activities and outdoor learning.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
While the official website does not explicitly mention a formal PTA, several community events involve parents and teachers working together. For example, the EIS Fun Fair invites families to take part in school festivities, and the Senior Class Baccalaureate services include parental participation in ceremonial activities. Other events, such as the Level-Up Ceremony for Grade 2, are held in the school auditorium with parents present. These activities suggest active collaboration between school staff and families.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
Building 4 is a six-story, 3,957-square-meter facility that houses a large cafeteria and classrooms. The first two floors are dedicated to cooking and dining, while the upper floors contain technology-enabled classrooms. The campus includes a soccer field, a blue court, an automated gate, a playground, and landscaped spaces. Milne Auditorium is used for events such as university fairs.

Sports Facilities
The campus has a soccer field and a blue court. EIS participates in AISAA sports tournaments, including basketball, football, and volleyball.

Academic Facilities
Milne Auditorium is a key on-campus venue used for assemblies and events such as university fairs. The school follows the California Common Core Curriculum and is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA), International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT), Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA), and East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Pathfinder; Summer Class; Summer Camps; Robotics; SASA Summer After School Activities; ASA (After School Activites); Ice skating; Badminton. Pathfinder Leadership Camp is also offered on campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses English as the medium of instruction and follows a United States–based curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Diplomas offered include General Education Diploma; College Preparatory Diploma; College Preparatory Diploma with Emphasis in Business; College Preparatory Diploma with Emphasis in Medicine; College Preparatory Diploma with Emphasis in Engineering.

Arts & Creative
After-school activities include Art and Music programs, as evidenced by Art class schedules and Music offerings.

Cultural & Language
The school uses English as the medium of instruction; Thai language and culture instruction is provided; foreign language classes include Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities include board games, Thai Dance, Jump Up, Montessori programs, and other clubs; sports such as table tennis are offered as part of after-school programming.

Leadership & Professional
EIS MUN (Model United Nations) is an activity that provides leadership and international affairs engagement opportunities for students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activities are available through after-school programs, including table tennis and related activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English and provides Thai language and culture instruction.
Reputation

Awards
The official website does not mention any awards granted directly to the school as an institution within the past five years.

Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
A U.S.-based regional accreditation body that confirms the school meets specific, research-based educational standards; EIS is accredited through June 30, 2029.

Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA)
Accredits schools within the Seventh‑day Adventist education system; EIS's accreditation runs until December 31, 2026.

Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA)
Thailand’s national school quality assessment body ensures EIS meets domestic educational benchmarks.

Thai Ministry of Education
Recognises the EIS diploma as equivalent to the Thai secondary school certificate, allowing graduates to sit for Thai university entrance exams.

International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)
EIS is a member of ISAT, which supports school quality, ethical standards, and professional development among international schools.

East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS)
EIS holds membership in EARCOS, a network promoting professional growth for educators across East Asia.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete and submit the application form
Parents are required to submit documents, such as a birth certificate or passport, academic records, and photos.

2. Attend placement assessments or interviews
This helps both parents and the school determine placement and readiness.

3. Receive the admission decision
Upon acceptance, finalise enrollment by submitting all required documents and payment to the school office by the designated registration date.

Scholarships
The official website provides no information about any scholarship programs being offered by the school.

Waitlist
Ekamai International School does not explicitly describe a formal waitlist or pool system on its website.
School Events
The school has not added events
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