NIST International School
International School in Bangkok
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at NIST International School.
- Tuition: $16,000–$28,000/yr published in THB, US$ equivalent.
- 77 nationalities top: Thai.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8 AM / 8:30 AM.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS listed accreditations.
1,820
77 (Thai)
Not published
Rolling
IBO, CIS
About NIST International School
The first and only full, not-for-profit International Baccalaureate (IB) international school in Bangkok, Thailand, NIST International School was established in 1992 with the support of the United Nations. The school now welcomes over 1,800 students who represent more than 77 nationalities, and provides all three IB programmes. Governed by the parent-elected NIST International School Foundation, our community shares a singular goal, encapsulated in our mission: NIST inspires growth, empowers individual excellence and enriches lives.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $16,000–$28,000 |
| Annual tuition (THB) | 628200 ฿-1094500 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2026-2027 |
| Est. all-in cost (compiled)how we calculate | $22,000 |
| Est. first-year total (compiled) | $29,425 |
| Cost position in Bangkok | 85th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden cost breakdown
| Fee category | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| application | $165 |
| registration | $7,260 |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Only full IB Continuum school in Thailand. UN-affiliated heritage. Central location.
IB
IB DP exam, ISA
IB DP results (5-year average): 36.1 (global: 30.2) SAT results (5-year average): Reading & Writing - 636 / Math - 660 (global: 532 & 527)
Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Swedish, Thai
NIST is a managed, inclusive school, and we have an extensive support services team on campus. What the support looks like very much depends on the student's specific needs and, in some cases, the tools they are already used to using. Our learning support specialists provide a variety of individual and group support, including push-in (classroom) and pull-out models that focus on a strength-based approach. There is more information available here on the NIST website. We maintain an extensive support department that provides support across a range of areas, including English as an additional language, speech language therapy, educational psychology, occupational therapy, behavioural coaching and enrichment support.
Yes
EAL support is offered for PYP and MYP students.
8 AM / 8:30 AM – 2:55 PM / 3:25 PM
Yes
Yes. Our in-house catering team, led by a professional Australian chef, provides a very wide range of dishes on a daily basis. In addition to various cuisines, the options include a salad bar, soup bar, potato bar, sandwich bar, pre-prepared items and baked goods.
Recommended neighborhoods
Nana, Asoke, Phrom Phong, Sukhumvit
At a Glance
Fee Position in Bangkok
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class size: Not published
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Thai
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