DBS Denla British School Bangkok
International School in Bangkok
Quick answer
DBS Denla British School Bangkok serves 900 students from 21 nationalities aged 2 to 18, drawing on 47 years of educational heritage. The school delivers the Enhanced British Curriculum with IGCSE and A Level pathways, accredited by CIS, COBIS, FOBISIA and CIE — a four-accreditation set. Tuition $14,742-$28,033 per year. Established premium British international school in Bangkok with strong facilities and structured learning approach.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $14,742–$28,033/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 11 (max 15) Bangkok international school · 900 students total.
- 21 nationalities top: Thai, British.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at Pre-EY (Mini Dragons) : 8.00-8.30 am Nursery-Year 13 : 8.00 am.
- Accreditations: CIS, COBIS, FOBISIA plus 1 more.
900
21 (Thai, British)
11 avg / 15 max
Rolling
CIS, COBIS, FOBISIA, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About DBS Denla British School Bangkok
DBS Denla British School is a legacy of Denla Group, which has over 44 years of education expertise. With its rigorous British independent school education model from the UK, DBS stands out by its depth of knowledge-rich academics and its emphasis on well-rounded extracurricular activities. In pursuit of the school’s mission and ethos of “Always to Greater Things”, DBS is working towards its five pillars of principles: an Enhanced British Curriculum, Academic Excellence for All, Entrepreneurship and Creative Thinking, Thai Values in a Global Context, and Wellbeing and Sustainability. At DBS, we strive to nurture and develop great global leaders.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $14,742 – $28,033 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 530700 ฿-1009200 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $23,588(+10%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $25,088 |
| Cost position in Bangkok | 92th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
GL test, IGCSE, A Levels
A-level results 2024: 55% A*/A, 23% A*, 71% A*-B, 100% Pass Rate
Thai, Mandarin, Japanese
Specialist staff give in-class and 1:1 out-of-class support.
Yes - We have a Learning Support department to support special learning needs.
Yes - our English as a Second Language department offers a range of support. At Denla British School we acknowledge that many students will be learning in their ‘second language’, English. Their ability to participate in the full curriculum may be in advance of their communicative skills in English. In some cases, ESL staff will provide additional support for the student in the classroom or the student may be withdrawn for specific language input as necessary.
Pre-EY (Mini Dragons) : 8.00-8.30 am Nursery-Year 13 : 8.00 am – Pre-EY (Mini Dragons) : 2.00 pm Nursery : 2.40 pm Reception to Year 13 : 3.10 pm (compulsory), 4.20 pm (Afterschool Activities)
Yes
Yes
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Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Thai, British
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