120 International Schools in Bangkok, Thailand

120 international and private schools in Bangkok, median true annual cost ~$16,500/yr. The CTA below ranks them against your specific family.

Quick answer

There are 120 international and private schools in Bangkok, Thailand. Median true annual cost is ~$16,500/yr (published tuition plus typical hidden fees for registration, transport, uniform, activities), ranging from $8,000 to $26,200/yr. Curricula offered include American, Australian, British, French, German, IB, and 2 more.

International schools in Bangkok: common questions

How many international schools are there in Bangkok?

The WhereNext registry lists 120 international and private schools in Bangkok.

How much does international school cost in Bangkok?

30 schools have priced records; the median modeled true annual cost is $16,500/yr, with a range of $8,000–$26,200/yr. The modeled true annual cost is based on published tuition plus typical hidden costs. Fee years: 2025-2026, 2026-2027.

What is the cheapest international school in Bangkok?

Global Indian International School (GIIS) Bangkok has the lowest listed tuition among the 30 priced schools at $4,000/yr. Modeled true annual costs use published tuition plus typical hidden costs.

What do international schools in Bangkok cost per year?

Which curricula do international schools in Bangkok offer?

The registry lists British (19 schools), IB (14 schools), American (7 schools), Australian (2 schools), French (1 school).

What ages do international schools in Bangkok serve?

The registry lists 118 schools serving early years (ages 5 and under), 120 schools serving primary ages (6–11), and 118 schools serving secondary ages (12–18).

Registry data · Source: WhereNext schools registry · Last verified Jun 28, 2026

Registry data · Source: WhereNext modeled true annual costs from 30 priced school records · Last verified Jun 28, 2026

Key facts

120 schools international and private schools listed in Bangkok, Thailand. Source: WhereNext school DB; fees compiled from public sources; WhereNext's derived index is CC BY 4.0 — source fees retain their own terms.
Median true annual cost: $16,500/yr published tuition plus typical hidden costs.
Range: $8,000–$26,200/yr cheapest to priciest published true annual cost.
Priced schools serving primary ages (6–11): 30, median true annual cost $16,500/yr Blended true annual cost for priced schools serving these ages; published tuition plus typical hidden costs.
Priced schools serving secondary ages (12–18): 28, median true annual cost $17,000/yr Blended true annual cost for priced schools serving these ages; published tuition plus typical hidden costs.

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Example: a premium Bangkok school (International School Bangkok)

Published tuition vs. the real annual figure after capital levies, transport, exam fees, and uniforms.

Verified May 12, 2026 · WhereNext school DB · isb.ac.th

$23,500

+$2,600

+$2,400

+$2,300

+$2,000

$32,800

Published tuition

Activities + uniforms

Capital levy

Transport

Other levies

True annual cost

Published tuition$23,500
Activities + uniforms+$2,600
Capital levy+$2,400
Transport+$2,300
Other levies+$2,000
True annual cost$32,800

Published tuition $23,500 · true annual cost $32,800 · +$9,300/yr (~+40%) in additional cost

What's inside “Other levies”

Lunch + trips — +$1,050 · School lunch + termly day trips + Y8+ residential trips.
Books + devices — +$950 · Required laptop/iPad subscription + textbook deposits.

Bridge from published tuition to true annual cost for International School Bangkok
Category	USD/yr	Cumulative	Detail
Published tuition	$23,500	$23,500	Headline figure on the fee schedule.
Transport	+$2,300	$25,800	School bus required from expat zones (Sukhumvit, Nichada); mandatory at most schools.
Capital levy	+$2,400	$28,200	One-time capital/development fee $12-18K amortized over schooling years.
Activities + uniforms	+$2,600	$30,800	Sports, music, drama, mandatory uniforms refresh, after-school clubs.
Books + devices	+$950	$31,750	Required laptop/iPad subscription + textbook deposits.
Lunch + trips	+$1,050	$32,800	School lunch + termly day trips + Y8+ residential trips.
True annual cost	$32,800	$32,800	+$9,300/yr above published tuition (~+40%).