The first one is the public system in which the school accepts the policy formulated by the government regarding the curriculum. This continues up to the end of the first three years of secondary school education and then divides into two optional streams namely: ‘A’ level and ‘O’ level, and vocational/technical. This may be applicable for multicultural families if your child is bilingual as for the public schools the Thai language is compulsory.
Nonetheless, international families are far more likely to choose the other track of Thai private schools which are still cheaper than those found in other countries and which afford the child the opportunity to learn the Thai language and culture. These schools have to be reviewed because the quality of the programme varies, and once more, Thai is needed since the language used will be Thai in all non-bilingual and academic settings.
Best schools in Bangkok
They include the following:
Bangkok Patana School
IGCSE, IBD; 2-18 years, boys and girls, non-selective, non-boarding, independent, non-profit; 2,200
Founded in 1957, it is one of the three oldest schools in Thailand also called ‘grande dames’. The school has probably the largest percentage of UK passport holders of all the schools in Bangkok. Which is nearly 25% of the students and the school provides English education up to I/GCSE and then the IB Diploma. Not only one of the oldest but also one of the largest international schools found in the city.
Brighton College International School
NC for England/ IGCSE/ A Level/ Ages 2-18 years/ Co-Educational/ Day School/ Independent/ Owned by the British Independent Schools Association.
It was established in 2016 on a new modern campus situated in the eastern part of Bangkok. Language education with Thai as the first language taught up to year four and Mandarin second language also up to year four. Very closely related to its parent organization, Brighton College UK. Local students are slightly more than children of other nationalities, and the proportion is 60:40.
ELC International School
The city is among the prestigious International Schools in China that provides quality education to the learners.
N/A; 3 years to 11 years; boys and girls; non-selective; secular; independent school; owned by private company
The only one of the five nursery and pre-schools in the group to teach a specially adapted curriculum up to the age of eleven. It is situated in the business district of Bangkok and as of now, it has 40 international students from different countries.
International School Bangkok (ISB)
American curriculum/ American High School Diploma/ AP/ IB Diploma; 4-18 years; Co-ed; Independent; Day school; 1750 students.
The oldest international school in Bangkok was set up in 1951 for the children of United Nations and US diplomatic staff and is still considered by many to be one of the best, if not the best, schools in Thailand and perhaps in the world. Uncommon to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma together with the traditional American graduate degrees on a vast territory with numerous facilities in the fresh air outside the Thai capital. It has many American students and students from over a hundred countries. One of the most international schools in Bangkok and the board of directors is elected by parents.
King’s College International School located in Bangkok
British system of education: Located in England; IGCSE, A level; age range: 2-18; boys/girls; day school; independent; enrols 1350 students
It was established in 2020 and is currently the first King’s College International School in Southeast Asia associated with King’s Wimbledon in the United Kingdom. The Secondary A levels also include co-curriculum activities. An extra-curricular research project and the ‘living in the modern world’ programme for the generation of global citizens.
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