NIST International School

The first and only full, not-for-profit IB World School in Bangkok, NIST International School was established in 1992 with the guidance and support of the United Nations.

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International schools in Thailand

Search for the best international schools in Thailand; you can find a list at the bottom of this page. Use the search filters to select only girls' or boys' schools, prep schools, senior schools or sixth forms; or you can search for schools that offer a particular curriculum, such as the International Baccalaureate, the UK national curriculum, a US-style model or the International Primary Curriculum.

New international schools have continued to open apace in Thailand over recent decades, despite a series of political crises including two coups d’etat. There are now more than 80 schools across the country, with most centred on Bangkok and a small cluster in Chiang Mai.

English is the medium of instruction at all 32 IB World Schools in Thailand, of which 24 are authorised to teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma and six, including KIS International School and NIST International School, follow three IB programmes. Coeducational day schools are the norm across the sector.

There are schools following the curriculums of the UK, the US, France, Switzerland and Singapore, as well as a range of religious foundations and boarding schools. The latter include Harrow International School Bangkok, which was set up in 1998 under licence from the UK’s prestigious Harrow School, the first of four sister schools in Asia.

Thai nationals have been allowed to attend international schools since 1992, after a group of parents and United Nations staff in Bangkok lobbied the government to change the law. They went on to set up the NIST International School

All international schools are required to comply with strict Ministry of Education rules on registration, provision of facilities and accreditation. Thai language and culture classes are mandatory for Thai students. 

The Council of International Schools has 20 accredited member schools in Thailand and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges has four. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges also accredits Thai schools. 

Education is compulsory from age 6 to 14 and state schools are free up to age 17. Teaching is in Thai. Children attend primary school for six years and lower secondary school for three years. Students must pass an entrance exam to proceed to three years of upper secondary schooling. The school year runs from May to March. 

If you are looking specifically for International Baccalaureate World Schools in Thailand, you can find selected schools on our sister website: www.ibyb.org





Bangkok Patana School

643 Lasalle Road (Sukhumvit 105),
Bangna Tai, Bangna,
Bangkok,
10260,
Thailand

www.patana.ac.th

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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NIST International School

36 Sukhumvit Soi 15,
Wattana,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

www.nist.ac.th

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Regents International School Pattaya

33/3 Moo 1, Pong,
Banglamung,
Chonburi,
20150,
Thailand

regents-pattaya.co.th

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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St Andrews International School Bangkok

1020 Sukhumvit Road,
Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

www.standrews.ac.th

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Wellington College International School Bangkok

18 Krungthep Kreetha Road,
Saphan Sung District,
Bangkok,
10250,
Thailand

www.wellingtoncollege.ac.th

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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AIT International School

Km. 42, Phaholyothin Highway,
Klong Luang,
Patumthani,
12120,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

American Pacific International School

158/1 Moo 3, Hangdong-Samoeng Road,
Banpong, Hangdong,
Chiang Mai,
50230,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Amnuay Silpa School

304/1 Sri Ayutthaya Road,
Ratchathewee,
Bangkok,
10400,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.

Anglo Singapore International School

341 Sukhumvit 31 (Soi Si Yak Sawatdee),
Klongtan, Wattana,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

Ascot International School

80/82 Ramkhamhaeng Soi 118,
Sapansung,
Bangkok,
10240,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

Assumption Commercial College

141 Soi Sathorn 13,
Sathorn Rd Sathorn,
Bangkok,
1012,
Thailand

Co-educational, , Preparatory, Senior.

Bangkok Adventist International School

P.O. Box 234 Prakhanong,
Klongtan Nua, Wattana,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

Bangkok Christian College

35 Pramoan Road,
Silom Bangrak,
Bangkok,
10500,
Thailand

Boys, , Senior.

Bangkok Christian International School

53 Soi 44 Pattanakarn Road,
Suan Luang,
Bangkok,
10250,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Bangkok Grace International School

79/3-12 Latphrao Soi 112,
Wangthonglang,
Bangkok,
10310,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Bangkok Prep International School

23 Sukhumvit 53,
Vadhana District,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Beaconhouse Yamssard International School - Pattankarn

166/1 Pattanakarn Soi 78,
Prawet,
Bangkok,
10250,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory.

Berkeley International School

123 Bangna-Trad Road, Bangna,
Bangkok,
10260,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

Bloomsbury International School Hatyai

2119 Moo 6, Airport-Lopburirames Road,
Kuanlung,
Hatyai, Songkhla,
90110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Brighton College International School Bangkok

8/8 Krungthep Kreetha Soi 15 Yaek 4 (Surao Yai),
Hua Mak, Bang Kapi,
Bangkok,
10240,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

British Columbia International School

608/1 Kalaprapruk Road,
Bangwar, Phasichareon,
Bangkok,
10160,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

British International School, Phuket

59 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Road,
T. Koh Kaew, A. Muang,
Phuket,
83000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

British School Bangkok Ltd

36 Sukhumvit Soi 4,
Soi Nana,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

Bromsgrove International School Early Years Campus

344 Mu 12,
Ramkamhaeng 164 Road, Minburi,
Bangkok,
10510,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory.

Bromsgrove International School Primary and Secondary Campus

555 Mu 9, Windsor Park and Golf Club,,
Suwinthawong Road, Minburi,
Bangkok,
10510,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

California Prep International School (CPIS)

9 Moo 11, A Banpa,
Kaeng Khoi,
Saraburi,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Preparatory, Senior.

Canadian International School of Thailand

1001 Charan Sanitwong 46,
Bangyeekhan, Bang Phlat,
Bangkok,
10700,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day.

Charter International School

36 Chalermprakiat Ror 9 Road,
Pravate,
Bangkok,
10250,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.

Chiang Mai International School

PO Box 38,
13 Chetupon Road,
Chiang Mai,
50000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Christian German School Chiangmai

PO Box 12,
Chiangmai,
50140,
Thailand

Co-educational, , Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.

Concordian International School

918 Moo 8, Bangna-Trad Highway Km 7,
Bangkaew,
Bangplee Samutprakarn,
10540,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

Crescent International School

72 Soi Sribumphen,
Rama 4 Road,
Tungmahamek, Sathon 1,
10120,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.

D-PREP International School

38, 38/1-3, 39, Moo 6, Bangna Trad Rd., Km. 8,
Bang Kaeo, Bang Phli District,
Samut Prakan,
10540,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Ekamai International School

57 Ekamai 12 (Soi Charoenjai),
Sukhumvit 63 Road, Klongtan Neua, Wattana,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

Garden International School (Bangkok campus)

2/1 Yen Akart Soi 2,
Yen Akart Road,
Sathorn, Bangkok,
10120,
Thailand

Co-educational, , Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Garden International School (Rayong Campus)

188/24 Moo 4, Pala-Ban Chang Road,
Tambol Pala, Ban Chang,
Rayong,
21130,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Grace International School

88 Muu 3 T.Harn Kaew A. Hang Dong,
Chiang Mai,
50230,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Harrow International School Bangkok

45 Soi Kosumruamchai 14, Kosumruamchai Road,
Don Mueang Subdistrict, Don Mueang District,
Bangkok,
10210,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Heathfield International School

10/22 Moo 4, Sukhapiban 3 (Rakhambaeng Road),
Saphansung,
Bangkok,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

Hua Hin International School

549 Moo 7,
Hin Lek Fai,
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan,
77110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

International Christian School Nonthaburi (ICSN)

145/1 Pracharat Road Moo 6,
Muang Nonthaburi,
Nonthaburi,
11000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

International Community School

1225 The Parkland Road,
Bangna,
Bangkok,
10260,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

International Pioneers School

20 Radruam Charoen, Charoen Nakorn Soi 14,
Charoen Nakorn Road,,
Klongsan,
10600,
Thailand

Co-educational, , Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

International School Bangkok

39/7 Soi Nichada Thani,
Samakee Road, Pakkret,
Nonthaburi,
11120,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

International School Eastern Seaboard

282 Moo 5 T. Bowin,
SriRacha,
Chonburi,
20230,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

International School of Chonburi

315 Moo 1 Banglamung Soi 39,
Nongprue Banglamung,
Chonburi,
20150,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory.

Kevalee International School

90 Hathairaj 37 Road,
Klongsamwa District,
Bangkok,
10510,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Kiddykare International Kindergarten

59/34 Sukhumvit 26,
Klongton,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, .

Kids Academy International Pre-School

52/1-2 Sukhumvit 63,
Soi 2,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, .

Kincaid International School of Bangkok

205/73-74, Pasooksanti3,
Pattanakarn 69, Pravej,
Bangkok,
10250,
Thailand

Co-educational, .

KIS International School

999/123-124 Pracha Utit Road,
Samsennok, Huay Kwang,
Bangkok,
10310,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

Krabi International School

188 Moo 6,
Nong Thale, Muang,
Krabi,
81180,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Ladybird International Kindergarten

21 Soi Promsri 2,
Sukhumvit 39,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, .

Lanna International School Thailand

300 Grandview, Moo 10,
Chiang Mai - Hang Dong Road,
Chiang Mai,
5010,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Lertlah School, Phetkasem Road

45 Petkasem Road, Soi Phetkasem 77,
Nongkhaem District,
Bangkok,
10160,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory.

Lycee Francais International de Bangkok

498, soi Rhamkhamhaeng 39 (Thep Leela 1),
Wangthonglang,
Bangkok,
10310,
Thailand

Co-educational, .

Magic Years International School

22/122, Moo 3, Soi Prasoet Islam,
Bang Talat, Pakkret,
Nonthaburri,
11120,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

Modern International School Bangkok

125-135 Soi Phobmitr,
Sukhumvit 39 Road,
Wattana,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Montfort International College

19/1 Montfort Rd,
T.Tasala A.Muang,
Chiang Mai,
50000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.

Mulberry House International Pre-school

7 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road,
Lumpini Sub-district, Pathumwan District,
Bangkok,
10330,
Thailand

Co-educational, .

Nakornpayap International School

240 Moo 6 Sanphisua,
Muang Chiang Mai,
50300,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.

New Sathorn International School

289/2, 289/5 Soi Naradhiwas Rajanakharindra 24,
Naradhiwas Rajanakarindra Rd, Chongnonsri, Yannawa,
Bangkok,
10120,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Niva International School

18 Soi Phokaew 3 Yeak 9,
Ladprao 101, Bangkapi,
Bangkok,
10240,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Pan-Asia International School

100 Moo 3, Charaemprakiat,
Rama 9 St, Soi 67, Kwang Dokmai Prawet District,
Bangkok,
10250,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

Panyaden International School

218 Moo 2,
T.Namprae, A.Hang Dong,
Chiang Mai,
50230,
Thailand

Co-educational, , Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

Patanadek School

144/1 Sri Chan Rd,
T Naimueang,
A Mueang,
40000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.

Phuket Thaihua ASEAN Wittaya School

103/5 Wichitsongkram Road,
Talad Nuea, Mueang,
Phuket,
83000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding.

Prem Tinsulanonda International School

234 Moo 3, Huay Sai,
Mae Rim,
Chiang Mai,
50180,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

QSI International School of Phuket

81/4 Moo1, Chalermprakiat r.9 Road,
T. Kathu, A. Kathu,
Phuket,
83120,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School

1 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 119,
Sukhapibal 3, Huamark, Bangkapi,
Bangkok,
10240,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.

Rasami British International School

48/2 Soi Rajavithi 2,
Rajavithi Road,
Samsennai, Phayathai,
10400,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.

RC International School

25/3-4 Ruamrudee Soi 1,
Ploenchit Road,
Bangkok,
10330,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Preparatory.

RIS Swiss Section-Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok

6/1 Ramkamhaeng Road,
Minburi,
10510,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.

Roong Aroon International School

391/5 Soi 33 Rama 2 Road (Soi Wat Yai Rom),
Bang Khunthien,
Bangkok,
10150,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

Ruamrudee International School

6 Ramkhamhaeng 184,
Minburi,
Bangkok,
10510,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Sarasas Extra School

336/7 Soi Satupradit 20 Rd,
Bangkok,
10120,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.

Satit Bilingual School of Rangsit University

52/347 Muang Ake, Phahonyothin Road.,
Lak Hok,
Mueang, Pathum Thani,
12000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day.

Shrewsbury International School

1922 Charoen Krung Road,
Wat Phrayakrai, Bang Kholame,
Bangkok,
10120,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Siam International School

55/5 Moo 1, Klong 3, Rangsit-Nakhonnayok Road,
T.Bungyeetho, Thanyaburi Pathumthani,
Bangkok,
12130,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

Silver Fern International School

16 Moo 21 Airport Road,
Tambon Neua Muang, Amphoe Muang,
Roi-Et,
45000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

Singapore International School of Bangkok

Pracha Utit Campus,
498/11 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 39 (Tepleela 1),
Wangthonglang, Bangkok,
10310,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

Srithammarat Suksa School

1 Rajadamnurn Road,
Nakon Sri Thammarat,
80000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.

St Andrews International School, Dusit Campus

253/1 Sawankhaloke Road,
Dusit,
Bangkok,
10300,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

St Andrews International School, Green Valley Campus

Moo 7, Ban Chang-Makham Koo Road,
Ban Chang,
Rayong,
21130,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

St Andrews International School, Sathorn Campus

9 Sathorn Soi 4,
North Sathorn Road,
Bangrak,
10500,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

St Andrews International School, Sukhumvit Campus

7 Sukhumvit 107 Road,
Bangna,
Bangkok,
10260,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

St Andrews Samakee International School

43 Soi Tiwanond 48,
Nonthaburi,
11000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.

St Mark's International School

900 New Rama 9 Road,
Suanluang,
Bangkok,
10250,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.

St Stephen's International School

998 Viphavadi-Rangsit Road,
Lad Yao, Chatuchak,
Bangkok,
10900,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

St Stephen's International School, Khao Yai

49/1-3 Moo 4, Thanarat Road,
Nongnamdaeng, Pak Chong,
Nakhon Ratchasima,
30130,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Thai Sikh International School

1799 Rim Thang Rod Fai Kao,
Moo 1 Samrong Nua,
Samut Prakarn,
10270,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.

Thai-Chinese International School

101/177 Moo 7 Soi Mooban Bangpleenives,
Prasertsin Road, Bangplee Yai,
Samutprakarn,
10540,
Thailand

Co-educational, , Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.

The American School of Bangkok - Green Valley Campus

900 Moo 3 Bangna-Trad Road Km. 15 Bangplee,
Samutprakarn,
Bangkok,
10540,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

The American School of Bangkok - Sukhumvit Campus

59-59/1 Sukhumvit Road Soi 49/3 Wattana,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

The British International School of Northern Thailand

Located Near Wat Baan Ta Tempel,
Municipal Bridge, Baan Ta Mor Som,
A.Maung,
52000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.

The City School

18 Soi Sukhumvit 49/4,
Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana,
Bangkok,
10110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory.

The International School of Samui

141/21 Moo 6,
Bophut,
Koh Samui, Surat Thani,
84320,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

The Regent's School, Bangkok

601/99 Pracha-Uthit Road,
Wangthonglang,
Bangkok,
10310,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day.

Traill International School

36 Soi 18,
Ramkangheng Road, Huamark,
Bangkok,
Thailand

Co-educational, .

Udon Thani International School (UDIS)

222/2 Moo. 2 Mittrapab Road,
Tumbonkudsra, Aumpearmuang,
Udon Thani,
41000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day.

UWC Thailand International School

115/15 Moo 7 Thepkasattri Road,
Thepkasattri, Thalang,
Phuket,
83110,
Thailand

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Varee Chiangmai International School

59 Moo 6 Mahidol Rd,
Nonghoi, Muang,
Chiang Mai,
50000,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Preparatory, Senior.

Wells International School - Bang Na Campus

10 Srinakarin Soi 62,
Nong Bon, Prawet,
Bangkok,
10250,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day.

Wells International School - On Nut Campus

2209 Sukhumvit Road,
Bangchak, Prakanong,
Bangkok,
10260,
Thailand

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior.