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Garden International School Bangkok

Thailand, Bangkok

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 47,500 - 257,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 390
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, French, Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Garden International School Bangkok, founded in 1999, is a co‑educational day school in the Sathorn district serving students aged 2–18. It follows the UK’s EYFS in Early Years, a modified British National Curriculum in Primary and Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE in Key Stage 4, and Cambridge A Levels in Sixth Form. The school occupies a leafy, compact campus tucked among central Bangkok’s high‑rises, complete with gardens, an outdoor classroom, swimming pool, science labs, art studio and auditorium. Students engage in regular outdoor education trips from Year 3, residential camps, and competitive sports through GBAC and FOBISIA leagues. They can also participate in drama productions, choir, visual arts showcases, robotics, debating and yoga via a robust ECA program.

2, Akart Yen Akat Rd, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120

The Essentials

Garden International School Bangkok has 390 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Sathorn, central Bangkok, the school sits in a leafy enclave close to Lumpini and Chong Nonsi BTS stations. This central area offers easy access to major roads and public transport, and is nestled among embassy and residential precincts, with dining and parks nearby.

Stages
The school is structured into Early Years (ages 2–5), Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), Upper Secondary/IGCSE (Years 10–11) and Sixth Form/A‑Levels (Years 12–13). Each stage prepares students progressively for the next, following UK-adapted curricula.

Type
Garden International School is a co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
Support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is provided through in-class assistance, differentiated lessons, teaching assistants, and personalized learner passports with regular reviews.

Country affiliation
The school does not have any formal affiliation to Thailand or another country.

Religious affiliation
The school is secular and has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
Early Years (Ages 2–5)
The school day starts at 7:30 AM and ends at 2:10 PM, with an option to stay until 3:00 PM for extracurricular activities. There are morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch is served around midday.

Primary (Years 1–6)
The school day begins at 7:30 AM and finishes between 2:45 PM and 3:00 PM, depending on the year group. Students have a morning break and a lunch break. Optional ECAs run after school.

Secondary (Years 7–11)
Lessons start at 8:00 AM and the day ends around 3:00 PM. There is a morning break and a lunch break. Additional activities and revision sessions may take place after school.

Sixth Form (Years 12–13)
The day begins at 8:00 AM and generally ends by 3:00 PM. Students follow a flexible timetable and have breaks between lessons, including a lunch break. Independent study periods are built into the schedule.

Bus service
Garden offers a termly bus service across four routes covering Sathorn, Silom, Thonglor/Sukhumvit and Bangrak. Costs depend on the route and can be paid per term.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy. A Uniform Shop provides the standard uniform and PE kit for Foundation through A-Levels. The uniform includes a shirt, skirt or shorts, PE kit, jumper, hat, tie, and a house shirt for House events.

Food Options
The canteen serves Thai, Western and vegetarian options. Meals are freshly prepared on site with local produce, and the canteen can cater for most dietary requirements and allergies.

House System
Garden International has a House System with four houses: Gecko, Eagle, Cobra and Tiger. Pupils and staff are allocated to a House for the duration of their time at school. The system includes House events, two Captains per House, and a points-based reward structure with termly rewards and a year-end party.
Fees

Annual tuition at Garden International School Bangkok ranges from THB 47,500 to THB 257,000 for 2026/27.

Application Fee: THB 5,000 (non‑refundable)

Enrolment Fee (one-time, non-refundable):
Foundation Stage: THB 60,000
Primary & Secondary: THB 120,000

Tuition Fees (per term)
Pre-Nursery (half-day): THB 47,500
Pre-Nursery (full-day): THB 86,700
Nursery: THB 108,300
Reception: THB 131,800
Years 1–6 (Primary): THB 143,700
Years 7–9 (Lower Secondary): THB 167,500
Year 10 (IGCSE): THB 168,500
Year 11 (IGCSE, 2 terms): THB 252,300 total
Years 12–13 (A‑Level, 2 terms): THB 257,000 total

School Bus Fees (per term)
Route A (South Sathorn–Suan Plu): THB 13,800
Route B (Yannawa–Nirathiwas Rd): THB 19,100
Route C (Bangrak–Silom): THB 23,400
Route D (Sukhumvit–Thonglor): THB 33,000

Other Fees
Refundable Deposit (Pre‑Nursery to Year 13): THB 40,000
Visa Document Fee: THB 15,000
French First Language (native students, per term): THB 8,250
English as an Additional Language (EAL): Starting from THB 5,925 per term

*Note: Outside exam fees, extracurricular activities, uniforms and SEN therapies are billed separately or directly to providers

Billing & Payment Terms
Fees are invoiced each term and can be paid via bank transfer or credit card.

Full-term fees apply if enrolment begins within two weeks of term start; otherwise, daily rates apply.

The school reserves the right to adjust fees for new and existing students.
Academics

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

Curriculum
Garden International School Bangkok follows a British-based curriculum tailored for an international student body. In the Early Years (ages 2–5), children follow the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Primary students (Years 1–6) study a broad version of the English National Curriculum, including core subjects such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Computing, PE, Music, and Languages. In Secondary (Years 7–9), subject-specialist teaching continues across a wide range of academic and creative subjects. Students in Years 10–11 follow the Cambridge IGCSE programme and sit formal exams at the end of Year 11. Sixth Form students (Years 12–13) pursue Cambridge A Levels, typically selecting 3–4 subjects alongside optional leadership, service, and university preparation programmes.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes social and emotional development through Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and ‘experience days’ that nurture resilience, reflection and self-awareness. Students take part in vertical group activities, student leadership roles, including Student Council and House Captains and school-wide ‘special days’ that support social cohesion. Qualified pastoral staff, including a counsellor, support this SEL framework.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Garden operates inclusive support under the UK’s SEND Code of Practice, assisting students across four main need categories: social–emotional and mental health, communication and interaction, sensory or physical, and cognition and learning. SEN support includes learner passports, an assess–plan–do–review cycle, in-class teaching assistant help, specialist referrals (e.g. to speech or occupational therapists), and support from an Inclusion team and counsellor. It is not a specialist SEN school, but a mainstream one offering tailored provisions

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school supports EAL learners via Quality First Teaching combined with specialist input, using a WIDA-based approach to assess and support language acquisition from Foundation through Year 13. Inclusive strategies include translanguaging, maintaining home language, and targeted interventions for students below WIDA proficiency level 2 or 3.

Mental Wellbeing
A dedicated school counsellor works closely with the Inclusion department to support students, especially in social–emotional and mental health areas. The school’s staff includes qualified pastoral care professionals who monitor students and coordinate wellbeing support . Counselling forms part of the broader learner support framework, adapting to individual needs via learner passports.

Safeguarding
Details on safeguarding and child protection policies are not publicly disclosed on the school’s website.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1999, Garden International School Bangkok is privately owned by MBF Taylors Ltd Education Group, which also operates campuses in Malaysia and Rayong, Thailand. Its Sathorn campus was established before the current high‑rises, making it one of the earliest international schools in that neighbourhood.

Community
The school hosts cultural celebrations, such as Songkran and Loy Krathong, as part of its academic calendar, alongside international student leadership events and house competitions. The Garden Community Group (GCG) brings together over 40 nationalities of families for social gatherings, welcome events, and shared activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Garden Community Group (GCG) comprises parents and teachers collaborating on school developments and event planning. It organizes a variety of social events, including welcome receptions for new families and seasonal celebrations. Regular meetings invite parent feedback and updates on school life. The group supports broader school initiatives, such as cultural festivals and charity activities, and encourages parent involvement.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
Garden International School Bangkok sits on a quiet, green campus in Sathorn with a distinct First School and Upper School. The First School features a large garden, shaded play spaces, climbing frames, and a swimming pool, plus an outdoor classroom with water play, mud kitchen, growing and sensory garden, cycling and scooting, as well as role-play and mark-making areas. Children eat in the cafeteria supervised by teachers and assistants. The Upper School houses Primary and Secondary buildings with outdoor areas for PE and sports on the Basketball Court and quiet reflection spaces in the Eco-Garden. Primary classrooms are interconnected and filled with natural light, with specialist spaces for Primary Music, Computing and Thai; the Secondary building includes science labs, an art studio and a design workshop, and a fully stocked library.

Sports Facilities
All students have Physical Education and Swimming as part of the formal curriculum. The pool is located on the First School campus and there is a Basketball Court for PE and other sports. Garden participates in competitive leagues GBAC (Greater Bangkok Athletics Conference) and FOBISIA.

Academic Facilities
Primary classrooms are interconnected to encourage collaboration and are filled with natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows. Learning support spaces, as well as specialist rooms for Primary Music, Computing and Thai, enable enhanced provision. The Secondary building is equipped with science labs, an art studio and a design workshop, with a fully stocked library. The First School includes a swimming pool and outdoor classroom spaces for water play, mud kitchen, growing and sensory garden, cycling and scooting.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The ECAs programme offers more than 50 activities across Sports and Fitness, The Arts, Creative Crafts, Science and Technology, Literacy and Fun and Games. Examples include Football, Tennis, Netball, Badminton, Table Tennis and Muay Thai; School Drama Production, Drama skills, Art Space, Embroidery, Photography, Rock Band, Choir, Debating, Book Club and Chess. Other activities include RoboTech, AI and Coding, Doodle Club, LEGO, Outdoor skills, Parkour, Yoga, Jazz Dance, Pilates, Golf and Cooking.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers an after-school extracurricular activities (ECA) programme for Nursery to Sixth Form. The range covers Sports and Fitness, The Arts, Creative Crafts, Science and Technology, Literacy, and Fun and Games. Examples include Football, 3D Modelling, RoboTech, AI and Coding, Debating, and School Magazine. The programme runs after school from 3:00pm to 3:45pm and changes term to term; some activities are free while others require payment; sign-ups are via the Parent Portal.

Arts & Creative
The Arts are a core part of the ECA with involvement in drama, music, and visual arts. Activities include School Drama Production, Drama skills, Choir, Rock Band, Photography, Bollywood Dance, Jazz Dance, Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Art Space. These activities supplement the curriculum with performance opportunities and exhibitions. Sign-ups are via the Parent Portal; some Arts activities may incur additional fees.

Cultural & Language
International Week highlights global learning and cultural exchange. Thai festival celebrations Loy Krathong and Songkran are observed. Modern Foreign Languages (French or Mandarin) are taught in Primary as part of the curriculum, reflecting language exposure across the school. The school is a FOBISIA member, connecting with an international network.

Social & Hobbies
The ECA programme offers a broad selection of social and hobby clubs after school. Examples include Trivia Club, Chess, Book Club, Storytelling, LEGO, Puzzles, Photography, Cooking, and Games and Movement; there are also dance and music options as part of the Arts ECAs. The programme runs from 3:00pm to 3:45pm and sign-ups are via the Parent Portal; some activities may require payment.

Community & Service
The Garden Community Group (GCG) organizes social events and links between parents, teachers, and students. The school is a member of FOBISIA, connecting its community with a broader international network. The alumni network is active and engaged with current students. The school participates in service activities such as the Mercy Center Shoebox Appeal.

Leadership & Professional
Garden operates a House System with four Houses: Gecko, Eagle, Cobra and Tiger. Each House elects two Captains, one Primary and one Secondary. The House Event Calendar features competitions such as table tennis, trivia, and entrepreneurial tournaments that foster leadership, teamwork and creativity. The House System is inclusive and brings students of different year groups together.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport plays a fundamental role in the Garden approach; all students have Physical Education and Swimming as part of the formal curriculum. The ECA offers a wide range of sport and fitness clubs, with over 50 activities overall and high participation rates. Outdoor spaces and wellness-focused facilities include PE spaces and an Eco-Garden for outdoor activities and mindful moments.
Languages

Language Provision
The curriculum is based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales across EYFS, Primary and Secondary. EAL (English as an Additional Language) support uses the WIDA framework and follows a school-wide approach to help multilingual learners access the curriculum. The school offers a French First Language Programme for native French speakers (Years 1–9) with 100% French-speaking classes, following the French Ministry of Education curriculum; it covers reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, conjugation, culture, history and literature, with weekly dictations, dedicated year-group classes, and access to French magazines and extracurricular activities. Secondary students are prepared for the Brevet, and communications with French-speaking families are conducted in French.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Education
The school is accredited as a Cambridge International School, which allows it to offer and assess Cambridge IGCSE and A‑Level qualifications.

Education Development Trust (EDT)
Accreditation by this UK-based body confirms the school meets international standards for effective teaching, learning, and school leadership.

ISQM (International Schools Quality Mark) – Silver Accreditation
This award reflects the school’s performance against international benchmarks for school operations, curriculum delivery, and student support.

Oxford AQA Examination Centre
Authorised to administer Oxford International AQA Examinations, particularly for GCSE and A Level qualifications.

ISAT (International Schools Association of Thailand)
Membership in this national body connects the school with a network of recognised international schools in Thailand.

FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia)
As a member, the school participates in inter-school events and maintains curriculum alignment with other British international schools across Asia.
Admissions

Admissions
Attend a Campus Tour (optional)
Prospective families can book a tour to view the facilities and observe classes.

Submit Application & Documents
Following the tour or enquiry, you'll complete the online application, pay the application fee, and supply required paperwork (e.g., transcripts, ID, visa documents).

Assessments and Interviews
Younger applicants may take a basic readiness check, whereas Year 7+ students sit entrance exams and attend an interview or school visit. Admissions contacts support preparation.

Offer and Enrolment
Successful applicants receive an offer, after which they pay the one-time enrolment fee and sign the contract. The school then issues documents for visa and placement.

Scholarships
Garden International School Bangkok does not publicly disclose any scholarships or bursaries on its website.

Waitlist
The school’s official site does not detail any waitlist or placement pool.
School Events
The school has not added events
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