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Modern International School Bangkok

Thailand, Bangkok

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 199,500 - 260,100
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 450
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Thai
Typical class size 23
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Modern International School Bangkok is a co-educational day school offering the British National Curriculum from Nursery to Year 13. Students are prepared for Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations in secondary years, with standard assessments at earlier stages. Facilities include science laboratories, ICT rooms, art and music studios, a library, a multipurpose auditorium, outdoor sports courts, and a swimming pool. The school also has a cafeteria and provides transport services through an outsourced provider.

125–135 Soi Phobmitr (Soi Phop Mit), Sukhumvit 39 Road, Khlongton-Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

The Essentials

Modern International School Bangkok has 450 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English.

Location
Modern International School Bangkok is situated at 125–135 Soi Phop Mit, Sukhumvit 39 Road, Khlongtan-Nuea, Watthana District, Bangkok. It is conveniently located close to Phrom Phong BTS station.

Stages
MISB provides education from Early Years, Primary, Secondary to Advanced Level.

Type
The school is a co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.

Additional learning support
MISB operates a Special Education Needs (SEN) department and offers a strong English Support programme tailored to help non-native speakers integrate with the mainstream curriculum. They also collaborate closely with parents to address students’ individual academic needs.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have any religious affiliation and serves students from all cultural backgrounds.

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

Bus service
The school offers a bus service.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
A school uniform and a PE uniform are required; uniforms can be purchased from the school bookstore.

Food Options
Vegetarian meals are provided; food and snacks are optional; the school shop sells mid-morning snacks, lunches and after-school snacks; morning break is 10:10 am–10:25 am; lunch break is 12:20 pm–1:10 pm.

House System
MISB has a four-house system: Green, Pink, Red and Yellow, named after Sat Gurus. The houses provide identity and positive competition and include intra-mural competitions; house points are awarded and the Champions Trophy is awarded to the top house.

Governance and Ownership
Private, co-educational school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Modern International School Bangkok ranges from THB 199,500 to THB 260,100 for 2026/27.

One-time Non-Refundable Fees
Registration Fee: 3,000 THB (applies to all year groups)

Admission Fee:
Early Years: 25,000 THB
Year 2 to Year 9: 55,000 THB
Year 10 to Year 13: 51,000 THB

Development Fee:
Waived for Early Years and Year 10 to Year 13
35,000 THB for Year 2 to Year 9

Tuition Fees and General Fees (by Year Level)

Early Years
Nursery, Reception, Year 1: Tuition is 199,500 THB per year. General fee is 34,800 THB. Optional snacks fee (9,000 THB) is waived.

Primary School
Year 2: Tuition is 221,550 THB. General fee is 39,900 THB. Snacks: 9,000 THB

Year 3 to Year 5: Tuition is 234,000 THB. General fee is 39,900 THB. Snacks: 9,000 THB

Year 6: Tuition is 234,000 THB. General fee is 46,500 THB. Snacks: 9,000 THB

Secondary School
Year 7: Tuition is 240,000 THB. General fee is 45,000 THB

Year 8 and Year 9: Tuition is 243,000 THB. General fee is 45,000 THB (Year 9 general fee increases slightly to 48,000 THB)

Year 10 and Year 11: Tuition is 250,500 THB. General fee is 45,000 THB

A Level

Year 12 and Year 13: Tuition is 260,100 THB. General fee is 46,500 THB

Additional Fees
Special Education Needs (SEN) Support Fee: 20,000 THB per month (if applicable)

Books, Uniform, External Examination Fees (for IGCSE, AS, and A-Level): Not included in the tuition and must be paid separately.

The school does not have their refund policy and payment methods publicly available.
Academics

Modern International School Bangkok teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
MISB offers the British National Curriculum from early years through Year 13. Students in the early stages follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and move on to structured programs in primary and secondary levels. During primary years, students take standard assessments aligned with UK SATs to track progress. In secondary school, students prepare for Cambridge IGCSE exams in Years 10 and 11, and Cambridge AS and A-Level exams in Years 12 and 13. Subjects include core disciplines like English, mathematics, and science, along with humanities, business, and ICT. The curriculum blends theory with practical application and is supported by external benchmarking to ensure academic standards are met.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
MISB integrates social and emotional learning primarily through its Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum. This program is developed by the school counselor and covers key themes such as identity, relationships, diversity, risk, health, and financial awareness. The curriculum is aligned with Key Stages 1 to 4, helping students build interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and self-awareness. The school’s house system also supports emotional and social development by creating smaller communities that foster collaboration, identity, and a sense of belonging. House events like quizzes, performances, and sports foster teamwork, confidence, and leadership.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
MISB has a formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) department, which screens students upon admission and provides tailored support to ensure full curriculum access.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does offer an English Support programme to alleviate the difficulties in language acquisition for the students coming from non English backgrounds.

Mental Wellbeing
MISB offers individual and accessible student counseling as a core part of its support system. Counseling services are available to all students, with the school encouraging them to reach out whenever needed. The counselor works closely with teachers, coordinators, parents, and the principal to ensure that issues are addressed in the best interest of the student. The counseling program promotes problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, and building a positive self-image.

Safeguarding
MISB’s safeguarding policy ensures that all students are protected from harm, neglect, and abuse within a safe and supportive school environment. It outlines clear responsibilities for all staff, including designated safeguarding leads, and requires immediate reporting of any concerns. Preventative practices like staff training and student wellbeing programs are emphasized, along with strict procedures for handling disclosures and suspected abuse.

The policy aligns with both Thai and UK child protection laws and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It prohibits corporal punishment, outlines digital safeguarding rules, and highlights the importance of confidentiality, student rights, and ethical care. Regular reviews ensure the policy stays updated and effective.
Parent Experience

History
MISB was established in 1997 as a private coeducational school serving both expatriate and local families in Bangkok with the British National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 13. It has since grown to enroll around 550 students from approximately 22 different nations. The school also honors spiritual founder Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji with lasting recognition of his contributions to its vision.

Community
MISB hosts a multicultural community with over 400 students from a wide range of nationalities. Modern's environment brings together expatriate and local families through events, collaborative learning, and cross-cultural interactions.

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

Facilities Overview
MISB Bangkok occupies a 7-acre campus on Sukhumvit 39, near Promphong BTS in Bangkok. It provides education from Nursery to Year 13 under the National British Curriculum, with IGCSE for Years 10–11 and Cambridge A-Levels for Years 12–13. The school is accredited by the Ministry of Education, the Education Development Trust (formerly CFBT), and ONESQA, and is a Cambridge International Examinations center for IGCSE and A-Levels. It is a member of the International School Association of Thailand (ISAT). Primary and secondary facilities include libraries, laboratories, swimming pools, dining rooms, art and music rooms, a school auditorium/theatre, and on-site infirmary and transportation, with an English Language Laboratory on the secondary campus.

Sports Facilities
MISB has on-site swimming pool, multi-purpose courts, a basketball ground, and an artificial futsal turf on campus. The secondary facilities include an English Language Laboratory to support language development in addition to other science labs.

Academic Facilities
The MISB programme of study is based on the National Curriculum of England. MISB provides IGCSE for Years 10–11 and Cambridge-approved Advanced Levels for Years 12–13. MISB is an established Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel center to conduct IGCSE and A/AS level examinations. SATs are used for Key Stage 1 and 2 assessments. The school holds the International Schools Quality Mark from the Education Development Trust.

Extra Curricular Facilities
MISB offers intramural and extramural activities and participates in sports competitions. The Community Service program includes tree planting, beach cleaning, English support classes for underprivileged children, and visits to foundations and orphanages. High School students are encouraged to accumulate 40 personal Community hours.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MISB provides an international standard of education from Nursery to Year 13 following the National British Curriculum. It offers the IGCSE programme for Years 10 and 11 and A-Levels for Years 12 and 13. MISB was established in 1997 as a private co-educational school in Bangkok. The campus is located on Sukhumvit 39 road near the Promphong BTS station, spanning about 7 acres.

Arts & Creative
Art and Music are included in the curriculum. Practical learning experiences include intramural and extramural activities and club opportunities related to arts and creativity. The school encourages creative development through coursework and co-curricular activities.

Cultural & Language
Thai is taught as a subject, and foreign languages are included in the curriculum. The core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science.

Social & Hobbies
MISB provides opportunities for extracurricular activities and sports competitions beyond the classroom. Intramural and extramural activities and field-based clubs help students engage socially and physically.

Community & Service
Students participate in environmental and community service programmes.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical education is part of the curriculum and includes swimming. PSHE (personal, social and health education) is included as part of the compulsory curriculum.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction across the curriculum. Thai is a core subject, and foreign languages include Chinese, Hindi and Punjabi. ESL and SEN programmes provide language support to ensure students can access the curriculum. The program follows the British Curriculum with IGCSE examinations in the secondary years, with a pathway toward A Level studies in the future.
Reputation

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

Accreditations
Education Development Trust (EDT), UK
MISB is accredited by EDT (formerly CfBT), a UK-based education quality assurance organization. This certification verifies that the school meets international standards in teaching, learning, and management.

Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA)
ONESQA is a Thai government agency responsible for evaluating the quality of education providers. MISB’s recognition confirms that it has passed national school quality inspections.

Thai Ministry of Education (MOE)
As a registered school under MOE, MISB is legally recognized to operate in Thailand and deliver an international curriculum.

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Examination Center
MISB is an approved testing center for Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level exams. This status ensures students can take globally recognized British academic qualifications directly at the school.

International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM)
MISB was awarded the ISQM by EDT for its commitment to continuous improvement and quality education delivery.

International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) Member
Membership in ISAT connects the school with Thailand’s network of international schools and upholds a shared code of ethics and educational standards.
Admissions

Admissions
Registration Form Submission
Fill out the school’s registration form and attach all required documents:

Attach 4 passport size photographs of the student
Copy of child’s birth certificate
Copy of child’s and parent’s passport ( Non-Thai Students)
Identity card or House registration ( Thai Students)
Copy of Previous school records and Transfer Certificate
Medical Certificate
Route to Residence (MAP)
Fee of 3,000 payable to the Finance office

Academic Assessment & Interview
The student attends a placement test and interview with a member of the academic staff.

Evaluation Period
Results are reviewed and shared with the parents within 2 working days.

Final Enrollment
If successful, parents are asked to:

Fill out the enrollment form
Pay the admission fee
Confirm the student’s start date and class placement

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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