Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
International schools in Thailand are diverse but commonly follow British, American or International Baccalaureate (IB) frameworks, with some schools offering other national or bilingual programmes to suit different university pathways and family preferences. These schools are concentrated in Bangkok with sizeable clusters in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and other expat hubs, and most teach primarily in English while offering Thai language classes and a growing number of bilingual Chinese, French or Japanese pathways. Fees vary widely by city and school tier - families should expect anything from a lower-cost international or bilingual option up to very large international campuses, with many Bangkok schools commonly charging in the mid-hundreds of thousands of baht per year and premium campuses toward the upper end of the market. The international-school academic year in Thailand typically runs on a northern-hemisphere schedule (beginning around August and finishing in May - June), though some schools vary their terms and offer rolling admissions for places that become available. Non-Thai students normally need an appropriate visa and schools routinely provide the paperwork schools require for an education (ED) or dependent visa, so begin conversations with admissions early to allow time for acceptance letters, capital/registration fees and visa processing.
Compare 213 international schools in Thailand. Filter by curriculum, fees (average THB 394,924), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 213 international schools in Thailand covering 33 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (85), Cambridge IGCSE (62), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (62), American Curriculum (55), Cambridge A Levels (51). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across Thailand runs from about THB -1 to THB 1,445,300, averaging roughly THB 394,924. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Thailand run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
36 of the 213 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
doris lists every international school in Thailand we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
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