RIS Swiss Section — Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok
International School in Bangkok
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Key facts
- Curriculum: German, IB taught at RIS Swiss Section — Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok.
- Tuition: $7,000–$14,000/yr published in THB, US$ equivalent.
- 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 listed accreditations.
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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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: limited
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $7,000–$14,000 |
| Annual tuition (THB) | 400000 ฿-760000 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,500(+19%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $14,000 |
| Cost position in Bangkok | 26th percentile(mid-range) |
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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At a Glance
Fee Position in Bangkok
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
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