RIS Swiss Section — Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok
International School in Bangkok
Quick answer
RIS Swiss Section — Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok offers a multi-track German and IB programme, with notably small class sizes averaging 14 students. Well-suited to internationally mobile families. Tuition of $7,000–$14,000/year is in line with Bangkok averages. Note: German-language primary with IB DP in English.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German, IB taught at RIS Swiss Section — Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok.
- Tuition: $7,000–$14,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 14 Bangkok international school · 300 students total.
- 27 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:30 am.
- Accreditations: KMK, IBO verified.
300
27
14 avg
Fixed intake
KMK, IBO
About RIS Swiss Section — Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok
RIS Swiss Section-Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok, established in 1963, is the only international school in Thailand with a curriculum founded upon the authentic values of Switzerland, Germany and Austria from Pre-Kindergarten (Nursery) to Grade 12. The school is officially supported by the Swiss and German governments and their educational authorities. In 2011, the school was awarded the certificate of “Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule” by the German President.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $7,000 – $14,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 400000 ฿-760000 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $12,500(+19%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $14,000 |
| Cost position in Bangkok | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
German-language primary with IB DP in English. Tuition THB 250,000-500,000 by grade. Registration THB 3,000. Enrolment fee THB 50,000 (one-time). German textbooks THB 5,000-10,000/year. Transport THB 30,000-60,000/year. Uniforms THB 3,000-5,000.
German, IB
Swiss Maturity (Bilingual German-English) German Realschulabschluss (Mittlere Reife) German Hauptschulabschluss
French, Thai, Spanish
limited
Children who require extra support in areas such as gross and fine motor skills, speaking, perception and social skills are supported with individual special educational measures for early development (individual fostering, psychomotoric learning groups). RIS Swiss Section - Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok is not suitable for students requiring special education.
For students with limited German or English language knowledge in their respective profile, the subject “German or English as Foreign/Second Language” is available.
7:30 am – 4:05 pm
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Minburi, Nong Chok, Lat Krabang, Bangkapi
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Fee Position in Bangkok
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
German-language primary with IB DP in English. Tuition THB 250,000-500,000 by grade. Registration THB 3,000. Enrolment fee THB 50,000 (one-time). German textbooks THB 5,000-10,000/year. Transport THB 30,000-60,000/year. Uniforms THB 3,000-5,000.
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