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XCL American School of Bangkok

Thailand, Bangkok

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 453,450 - 808,630
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 520
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1983
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

XCL American School of Bangkok (Sukhumvit) serves students aged 2 to 18 in Pre‑K through Grade 12. Established in 1983, it offers an American curriculum aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, and in high school a wide Advanced Placement (AP) programme including AP Capstone with over 20 AP courses available. Located on Sukhumvit Road near BTS Thong Lor and Phrom Phong stations, the school has classrooms, science labs, media centre, library, swimming pool, sports complex, gym and music studios. Project‑Based Learning and Social‑Emotional Learning are integral across grade levels. Students come from over 40 nationalities, and middle/high school students engage in community hours service projects. Support is available for EAL (English as Additional Language) and learning needs on a case‑by‑case basis. Graduates have received multi‑million‑dollar scholarship offers from universities worldwide. The co‑educational campus also offers boarding from Grade 6 upward via ASB PLUS.

www.asbsk.ac.th

59-59/1 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 49/3, Khlong Tan Nuea, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand.

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The Essentials

XCL American School of Bangkok has 520 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
XCL American School of Bangkok (Sukhumvit campus) is located in Soi Sukhumvit 49/3, in the Watthana district of central Bangkok. The area is residential and well-connected, with nearby access to BTS Skytrain stations such as Thong Lor and Phrom Phong. The school is also close to Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and several international residential developments. Most families use private transport, though school buses and public transport options are available.

Stages
XCL American School of Bangkok follows the American curriculum and is structured into four divisions: Early Years (ages 2–5), Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). Students work toward earning a U.S. high school diploma, with the option to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses from Grade 10 onwards.

Type
XCL American School of Bangkok is a co-educational day school offering instruction from Early Years to Grade 12. The school admits students of various nationalities, with English used as the language of instruction. Boarding is available for students in Grades 6 to 12 through a separate programme.

Additional learning support
The school’s Learning Support Department provides tailored assistance for students from Grades K–12, offering early screening, academic support plans (IEPs), pull‑out or in‑class resource assistance, and guidance for accelerated learners and enrichment. The support team works closely with classroom teachers and parents to coordinate Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English Language Learner (ELL) support. This is provided on an as‑needed, case‑by‑case basis. The school is not a specialist SEN institution.

Country affiliation
The school does not have a formal affiliation with any national government or country. It is part of the Singapore-based XCL Education Group, which operates international schools across Southeast Asia.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation and operates as a non-denominational international school.

School day structure
The school’s website does not publicly share precise daily starting and ending times for regular academic days.

Bus service
XCL American School of Bangkok (Sukhumvit campus) provides door-to-door school bus transport, with routes covering several residential areas in and around the Sukhumvit district. Key zones served include Sukhumvit Soi 21–29, 31–37, 39–55, 59–71, plus Ekkamai, On Nut (Soi 77–97), Klongton, Rama 9, Ruamrudee–Chidlom, Surawong, and Langsuan–Wittayu roads. This service is managed by the school and aimed at families living beyond walking distance or without personal vehicles. Parents contract directly through the school, and routes are designed for convenience given frequent traffic congestion and limited parking.
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Fees

Annual tuition at XCL American School of Bangkok ranges from THB 453,450 to THB 808,630 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A one-time application fee of THB 5,000 is required upon submission of the application. This is non-refundable and applies to all new students.

Registration Fees
A one-time registration fee is payable upon acceptance:
First child: THB 150,000
Second child: THB 130,000
Third child and beyond: THB 100,000

Refundable Deposit
A refundable deposit of THB 20,000 is charged per child. This amount is returned upon withdrawal, subject to the school's notice period and conditions.

Campus Development Fund
Families must choose one of the following:
- THB 180,000 (one-time payment, refundable after one full academic year)
- THB 20,000 (annual non-refundable contribution)
Second child pays THB 150,000 refundable; waived from the third child onward.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Pre-K 1A & 1B: THB 453,450
Pre-K 2 & Kindergarten: THB 514,220
Elementary (Grades 1–5): THB 648,860
Middle School (Grades 6–8): THB 737,340
High School (Grades 9–12): THB 808,630

Fees are billed by semester. Tuition includes classroom materials, book rental, lunch and snacks, accident insurance, and Bangkok-based field trips.

English Language Support (ELL Fees)
ELL support is available and charged per semester based on assessment. Fees are determined by grade level and language need.

Sibling Discount
Second child: 5% tuition discount
Third child and beyond: 10% tuition discount

Transportation Fees
The school offers a bus service covering areas such as Sukhumvit (Soi 21–71), Ekkamai, Rama 9, and Ruamrudee. Fees vary by location and are invoiced separately per semester. Buses are managed by the school.

Boarding Fees
Boarding is available for Grades 6–12 through the ASB PLUS programme. Boarding fees are not publicly listed on the Sukhumvit campus website and may be handled separately through ASB Green Valley.

Refund Policy
The refundable deposit is returned following one academic year of attendance and a formal withdrawal notice. Tuition and registration fees are non-refundable. If written notice is given at least seven days before the semester’s midpoint, a 50% refund of tuition may apply. Midpoints for 2025–26 are October 9 (Semester 1) and March 20 (Semester 2).

Payment Options
Tuition and fees must be paid before each semester begins. Payments are accepted via bank transfer, cheque, or credit card (2.5% surcharge applies). Late payments are subject to a THB 400 per day fee unless prior notice is given.
Academics

XCL American School of Bangkok teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers an American curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, grounded in research-based standards including the Common Core State Standards (for English and mathematics), Next Generation Science Standards, WIDA (for English language learning), ISTE (for technology), and National Core Arts Standards. Lower grades focus on core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, along with electives in world languages, the arts, music, design technology, and physical education. The school incorporates project-based learning (PBL) and social-emotional learning (SEL) throughout grade levels to support student development. In Middle School, students continue with subject-specific instruction and work with advisors for academic and personal support. High School students complete a four-year college preparatory program, earning an American high school diploma and optionally enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including the AP Capstone sequence (AP Seminar and AP Research). Counseling and advisory services support university preparation in English-speaking institutions.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Attend a private tour or open house, if possible. This is strongly encouraged so families can visit the campus, observe learning environments, and meet academic leaders and staff in person.

2. Prepare and submit required documents. Applicants need to complete the official application form and submit supporting documents, which typically include passports/ID, transcripts, health records, photos, and any ELL testing results.

3. Application review and assessment. The school evaluates the submitted documentation and may request interviews, placement tests, or WIDA assessments to determine EAL eligibility before making an admission decision.

4. Receive offer and complete payment. Once a formal offer is issued, required deposits, registration fees, and the chosen campus development fund option must be paid to secure admission.

Scholarships
XCL ASB Sukhumvit offers scholarships for new students entering Grades 6 through 11. Families apply by submitting academic records, a personal statement, and any required forms. Scholarship eligibility is assessed based on merit and potential, and recipients are notified after the application deadline. Scholarships may cover partial tuition, and further details are published on the school’s scholarship page.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly disclose a formal waitlist or admission pool system.
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