Basis International School Bangkok
International School in Bangkok
Quick answer
Basis International School Bangkok is an international school serving expat families in Bangkok, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Bangkok averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Basis International School Bangkok.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 25) Bangkok international school · 130 students total.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:00am.
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About Basis International School Bangkok
BASIS International School Bangkok (BISB) is a part of the worldwide BASIS Curriculum Schools Network, America's most successful academic network. BASIS Curriculum Schools provides a course of study that is connected from the student’s academic start in pre-school through to senior projects in the student’s final year. We believe that a great school should provide students with options and opportunities, and should send students to college ad into their professional lives empowered by knowledge, critical thinking skills, and creativity that enable them to successfully build their own future. Our mission rest on three pillars: 1) A curriculum educating students to the highest international levels. 2) Expert Teachers who are knowledgable, passionate and believe that every child can excel with the right support and encouragement. 3) A Joyful Learning Culture where hardwork is celebrated.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 542000 ฿-997000 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,700(+17%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,200 |
| Cost position in Bangkok | 78th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
Thai and Chinese
unknown
Yes
8:00am – 3:00pm
Yes. We have 220+ student capacity canteen catered by high quality caterer.
Vegetarian is offered every day. Other special diets maybe available upon request.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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