Compare Australian Curriculum International Schools in Thailand

The AISB Soi 20 Campus is located at 162/2 Sukhumvit Soi 20, Klong Toey, Bangkok. It sits in a central residential area of Sukhumvit, surrounded by apartments and within easy reach of major roads and public transport. Many families live nearby, allowing some children to walk to school.

The Soi 20 Campus caters for Early Years education, serving children from 18 months (Nursery 1) to around 5 years old (Year 1). After this stage, children typically transition to the Soi 31 campus for Primary School.

The school is co-educational.

Support services include a structured EAL program with small-group and intensive options, along with a Learning Support department that provides personalized plans, assessments, and teacher collaboration. The Access and Inclusion teacher coordinates extra help with internal staff and external specialists as needed.

While not formally affiliated with the Australian government, the school’s curriculum and identity are strongly influenced by Australian education.

The school has no religious affiliations.

At the Soi 20 campus, the day is tailored to Early Years and younger Primary students. Nursery runs from 08:30 to 12:00, while Pre-Kindergarten 1 (Pre K1) operates from 08:30 to 12:10, and Pre-Kindergarten 2 (Pre K2) from 08:30 to 13:00. Foundation classes (at Soi 20 only) begin earlier, from 08:00 to 13:45. Year 1 students also start at 07:30, with classes finishing at 14:10. These timings reflect a shorter day for the youngest children and a gradual transition to longer school hours before moving on to Soi 31 for Foundation–Year 12.

AISB provides optional transportation in partnership with Montri Transport, a well-established Bangkok school transport provider. The service is door-to-door and includes both a driver and an adult supervisor on every route. Terms and conditions for the service are available directly from Montri upon request. This option gives families flexibility and additional safety for young children.

The school requires students to wear the approved school uniform when attending on-site classes. The Uniform Shop is open on Saturdays from 09:00 to 12:00 and on weekdays from 08:30 to 16:00; visits on weekdays require an appointment. Uniforms are not required on remote learning days.

Nutritious snacks and lunches are available daily. The school accommodates vegetarian diets, but students with dietary needs other than vegetarian diets must supply their own lunch. The school has a nut-free policy on both campuses.

The school uses a house system that groups students across year levels to foster tradition, school spirit and teamwork through whole-school activities. There are six houses: Acacia, Grevillea, Telopea, Eucalyptus, Wollemi and Correa.

The school is governed by AISB leadership with an Advisory Board and an Executive Board providing governance and strategic guidance.

The Soi 20 Campus of the Australian International School Bangkok delivers the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): “Belonging, Being and Becoming.” This program is designed for children aged 18 months to around 5 years, covering Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten 2, Foundation, and Year 1. The framework emphasizes play-based and inquiry-based learning, encouraging children to explore literacy, numeracy, social development, and creative expression through structured and guided activities. Specialist subjects such as music, art, and physical education are integrated into the program, alongside daily English language development. For students requiring support, English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered, with small-group or intensive sessions as recommended. After completing Year 1, students transition to the school’s Soi 31 Campus, where they continue into the Australian Curriculum for primary years and later progress into Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level qualifications at secondary level.

AISB integrates social and emotional development into its Australian Early Years Learning Framework (“Belonging, Being and Becoming”), which encourages children to build identity, confidence, and positive relationships through play-based and inquiry-led experiences. Teachers provide structured activities that promote cooperation, sharing, and resilience. The school also emphasises parent–teacher collaboration in monitoring social growth. Specific staff titles or separate SEL programmes are not detailed publicly.

The school operates a Learning Support Department that provides targeted support for students requiring additional help to access the curriculum. Provision includes 1:1 teaching, small group sessions, classroom support, and Individual Learning Plans. The Access and Inclusion Programme supports children with identified learning disorders or those requiring academic extension, with input from external specialists such as speech or occupational therapists. AISB is not a specialist SEN institution but can support students with mild to moderate learning needs where appropriate.

AISB offers a structured EAL programme delivered by a dedicated EAL teacher. Students may attend General English (three times per week) or Intensive English (up to five times per week) classes, in groups of no more than six. Placement and exit from the programme are determined through assessments approved by the Head of School. Fees are charged separately on a termly basis.

The school does not publicly disclose dedicated mental wellbeing programmes or specialist counsellors for the Soi 20 Campus.

The school does not publicly disclose specific safeguarding or child protection policies on its website.

1. Initial Inquiry and Campus Visit
Families begin the admissions process by contacting the school directly or visiting the Soi 20 Campus. Parents are encouraged to tour the campus, meet staff, and discuss the suitability of the program for their child’s age group (Nursery to Year 1).

2. Application Submission
An application form must be completed and submitted with the required supporting documents (such as passport copies, previous school reports if applicable, and medical records). At this stage, a one-time application is payable.

3. Assessment (if required)
For certain year groups or based on the recommendation of the Head of School, an assessment may be required. This incurs an additional assessment fee. The assessment ensures that the child’s needs can be supported effectively within the program.

4. Offer of Placement
Once the application and any assessments are complete, the school will issue an offer of placement if a place is available. Parents must then pay the non-refundable registration fee to secure the child’s enrolment.

5. Enrolment and Orientation
Tuition fees must be paid before the child begins classes. Enrolment is confirmed only when the first term’s fees have been received in full. Orientation details are provided to help families and students settle into the school routine.

The school's Soi 20 campus does not publicly disclose any scholarships, other than sibling discounts.

The school does not publicly disclose information about a waitlist or pool system.

Australian International School Bangkok’s Soi 31 campus is nestled at 319 Sukhumvit Soi 31 in Bangkok’s Watthana district. It resides in a quiet, leafy residential area of central Sukhumvit, offering a calm environment while remaining well connected—taxis, BTS/MRT stations, and main road access are convenient. The campus shares proximity with the AISB Sports Centre and Innovation Centre and is just minutes away from the Soi 20 campus, connected by a supervised shuttle service, making transitions and shared activities easy.

AISB operates a two-campus model: Soi 20 serves the Early Years (Nursery and Year 1), while the Soi 31 campus accommodates the full range from Foundation (Year 1) through to Year 12. This structure clearly distinguishes the youngest learners’ setting from older primary and secondary students, with most of the Foundation–Year 12 progression housed on Soi 31.

AISB operates as a day school.

Support services include a structured EAL program with small-group and intensive options, along with a Learning Support department that provides personalized plans, assessments, and teacher collaboration. The Access and Inclusion teacher coordinates extra help with internal staff and external specialists as needed.

While not formally affiliated with the Australian government, the school’s curriculum and identity are strongly influenced by Australian education.

The school has no religious affiliations.

At the Soi 31 campus, the school day begins at 07:30 for both Primary and Secondary students. Primary classes (Foundation to Year 6) finish at 14:00, while Secondary (Years 7–12) end at 14:50. Breaks and lunchtime are built into the timetable, with meals provided daily on campus. Early Years (Nursery to Pre-Kindergarten) are housed at the Soi 20 campus and follow shorter hours, but Foundation (from Year 1 onwards) transitions fully to Soi 31.

AISB provides optional transportation in partnership with Montri Transport, a well-established Bangkok school transport provider. The service is door-to-door and includes both a driver and an adult supervisor on every route. Terms and conditions for the service are available directly from Montri upon request. This option gives families flexibility and additional safety for young children.

The Australian International School Bangkok (AISB) follows a pathway that combines the Australian Curriculum and the Cambridge International programme. In the Primary Years (Foundation to Year 6), the school uses Australian teaching approaches with a broad curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Languages, the Arts, and Physical Education. In Lower Secondary (Years 7–8), students continue with the Australian Curriculum while also preparing through Cambridge Lower Secondary courses. In Middle Secondary (Years 9–10), students work towards the Cambridge IGCSE qualifications, which cover a wide range of academic subjects. The final stage, Senior Secondary (Years 11–12), offers the Cambridge AS and A Levels, providing internationally recognised qualifications for university entrance. Throughout all year levels, students also study Thai language and culture, with additional options in French, Mandarin, Japanese, and German for native speakers.

At Soi 31 Secondary, Positive Education is built into the daily timetable, with regular sessions on bullying, resilience, goal setting, cyber safety and positive psychology led by teachers. Primary (Years 1–6 at Soi 31) delivers a Health & Wellbeing program that explicitly teaches social skills, resilience and optimism, with monthly assemblies reinforcing protective behaviours. The Secondary page further notes a scope-and-sequenced Positive Education curriculum taught regularly. School-wide Student Support Services emphasise personal growth and socio-emotional development alongside academics. These provisions apply to students educated on the Soi 31 campus (Foundation–Year 12).

AISB provides Learning Support that includes targeted 1:1, small-group and in-class support, Individual Learning Plans, and collaboration with parents and teachers; these services are available to Soi 31 students. The Access and Inclusion program supports students with identified learning disorders (e.g., dyslexia) and, where appropriate, coordinates with external specialists such as speech and occupational therapists. Guiding principles include confidentiality and a strengths-based approach. The website describes SEN as support within AISB’s mainstream provision rather than a specialist SEN school.

There is a full-time EAL teacher on each campus, including Soi 31, who assesses learners, plans curriculum-aligned support with homeroom teachers and families, and exits students when they reach independent English proficiency. Provision includes Regular EAL (3 sessions/week) and Intensive EAL (5 sessions/week), each 45 minutes with a maximum of 6 students per class. Instruction starts with a focus on spoken language and progresses toward more written-like language as skills develop.

Primary students at Soi 31 receive explicit instruction in health literacy, emotional wellbeing and protective behaviours through the Health program and monthly assemblies. Secondary embeds Positive Education daily, addressing age-specific issues such as bullying and cyber safety. The Soi 31 Secondary Highfield building includes a Nurses Room and a Student Counsellor’s Room, supporting on-site wellbeing. Outdoor Education and service learning in Secondary further develop empathy, leadership and teamwork. Student Support Services frame socio-emotional development as a core element alongside academics.

The school does not publicly disclose specific safeguarding or child protection policies on its website.

1. Initial Inquiry and Campus Visit
Families begin the admissions process by contacting the school directly or visiting the Soi 20 Campus. Parents are encouraged to tour the campus, meet staff, and discuss the suitability of the program for their child’s age group (Nursery to Year 1).

2. Application Submission
An application form must be completed and submitted with the required supporting documents (such as passport copies, previous school reports if applicable, and medical records). At this stage, a one-time application is payable.

3. Assessment (if required)
For certain year groups or based on the recommendation of the Head of School, an assessment may be required. This incurs an additional assessment fee. The assessment ensures that the child’s needs can be supported effectively within the program.

4. Offer of Placement
Once the application and any assessments are complete, the school will issue an offer of placement if a place is available. Parents must then pay the non-refundable registration fee to secure the child’s enrolment.

5. Enrolment and Orientation
Tuition fees must be paid before the child begins classes. Enrolment is confirmed only when the first term’s fees have been received in full. Orientation details are provided to help families and students settle into the school routine.

The school's Soi 31 campus does not publicly disclose any scholarships, other than sibling discounts.

The school does not publicly disclose information about a waitlist or pool system.

St. Mark’s is situated on Rama 9 Road in the Suan Luang district of Bangkok, a growing area known for its residential and commercial mix. The campus lies within easy reach of major roads like Srinakarin and the Ramkhamhaeng area, and is close to Bangkok’s airport rail link and expressways. This makes it convenient for families living in eastern and central parts of the city.

The school serves students from Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary (IGCSE and AUSMAT).

The school is a co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.

The school does not have publicly available information on their Additional Learning Support.

St. Mark’s is officially partnered with the Western Australian Government to deliver the AUSMAT (Australian Matriculation) programme.

The school is a Christian institution and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Kindergarten: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (After-school care option ends at 3:10 pm)

Pre-Prep to Year: 12: 8:00 am - 3:10 pm

The school does not have publicly available information on their bus service.

The school is licensed by the Government of Western Australia Ministry of Education to deliver a Year 11 and 12 Australian Matriculation program. The WA School Curriculum and Standards Authority oversees the program's quality, and graduates receive the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and the ATAR.

St. Mark’s offers a curriculum that combines the Australian education framework with international components. In the Early Years, the school prioritises foundational skills in language, social development, and cognitive growth through exploratory learning and creative activities. At the primary level, the Australian curriculum continues to guide subject learning, with a strong focus on numeracy, literacy, science, and multilingual education. Students receive instruction in English, Thai, and Mandarin. In the lower secondary years, students transition to the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, which builds subject depth and academic rigour across core areas. In Years 11 and 12, students follow the Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) programme in partnership with the Western Australian Government. This provides students with the Australian Certificate of Education and an ATAR score, allowing for direct university admission in Australia and internationally. The programme includes coursework in areas such as mathematics, human biology, and communication studies.

The school does not have publicly available information on their Social and Emotional Learning.

The school does not offer any Special Education Needs support.

The school does offer English support.

The school does not have publicly available information on their Mental Wellbeing support.

The school does not have publicly available information on their safeguarding policy.

School Visit
Schedule a Visit:Parents must book a tour before applying.
Purpose: This visit allows families to discuss their child’s educational needs with the Admissions Office, explore the school’s curriculum, and tour the campus facilities.
Visiting Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Application and Assessments
Application Form: Once a family decides to proceed, they schedule an appointment to:

Submit the application form
Provide required documents
Pay a non-refundable application fee of 7,000 THB

Student Assessments: During this visit, the school evaluates the child’s age-appropriate skills in:

English
Mathematics
Mandarin (where applicable)

Placement Decision: Based on assessment results, the school determines appropriate class placement. If needed, the school may recommend placement in a lower year level or identify learning support needs.

Enrollment Finalization

Principal Review:The school principal reviews the full application and assessment outcomes.

Notification: Admissions will inform parents of the decision within 7 days. In some cases, additional testing or interviews may be required.

Fee Payment: Once accepted, families must settle payment by the due date on the invoice. If not paid on time, priority will be given to other applicants.

The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.

The school does have waitlist.
When Activated: If a class is full, families can opt to be placed on a waiting list.

Booking Deposit: A refundable deposit of 50,000 THB is required to secure a place on the waiting list.

Notification: The school will notify families when a space is expected to open.

Priority: Waitlist priority is given to families who already have children enrolled at the school.

Refund: The deposit is refundable upon written request, which also removes the child’s name from the waiting list.