Thailand, Bangkok
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Ascot International School, located in Bangkok’s Saphan Sung district, offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) education from Early Years to Diploma Programme. Founded in 1995, it caters to students aged 2–18 and delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in candidacy. Students in Years 10–11 also complete IGCSE qualifications. Instruction is in English, with Thai, Mandarin, and other world languages taught as additional subjects. Ascot’s standout feature is its integrated Football Academy, operated in partnership with Thai Premier League coaches, and housed in a covered futsal stadium. The school supports science and ICT learning through dedicated labs and computer suites, and encourages creativity with visual and performing arts spaces. Its small size - around 500 pupils - supports close community ties. Parents overseas will find a structured curriculum with internationally recognized assessments and a focus on developing multilingual, confident learners.
9 Ramkhamhaeng 118 Alley, Lane 46‑4, Saphan Sung, Bangkok 10240
Ascot International School has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.
Ascot International School is situated in the leafy Saphan Sung area of Bangkok, on Ramkhamhaeng 118 Alley.
The campus is accessible via major roads and is a short drive from Sukhumvit and Lat Phrao districts, offering a quieter, suburban setting with good transport links.
The school serves children aged 18 months to 18 years, with clearly defined stages: Early Years (18 mo–4 yrs), Primary (Years 1–6), Secondary (Years 7–11), and Sixth Form (Years 12–13).
Ascot is a co-educational day school.
The school offers dedicated EAL (English as an Additional Language) support across all levels, including in-class inclusion and out-of-class extraction. It also provides tailored programs and adaptive technologies to support students with disabilities or specific learning differences.
Ascot does not have formal affiliation with any specific country.
The school has no religious affiliation.
Nursery–Reception sessions run from 08:00 to 14:30. Year 1–13 students attend from 07:40 to 15:00, with scheduled breaks and a lunch period mid-day.
Ascot’s website does not mention a dedicated school bus or coach service.
Annual tuition at Ascot International School ranges from THB 263,285 to THB 572,084 for 2026/27.
Ascot International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.
Ascot International School is an IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years and Primary (Pre-Nursery to Year 6). In Secondary (Years 7–11), the school delivers a blend of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) (currently in candidacy) and the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Students in Years 10 and 11 sit for IGCSE exams. In Years 12 and 13, students pursue the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Core subjects across the school include English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Languages, and Physical Education, with instruction in English. Additional support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided where needed.
1. Book an Open House or school tour. Attending sessions - such as the one held 31 January 2025 - lets you walk the campus, meet teachers, and see the environment firsthand.
2. Submit an application. Once you've visited, complete the online form, attach required documents (e.g. birth certificate, passport) and pay the non-refundable THB 4,000 application fee.
3. Attend assessments and interviews. Pre-Nursery–Year 2 applicants have a parent interview and informal assessment; Years 3–6 take English and Maths tests plus an interview; Years 7–13 complete assessments and meet with the Head of Secondary.
4. Receive results and offer. Within 3–5 working days, the Admissions Team informs you of your outcome and issues an Offer of Place, including a fee invoice.
5. Confirm your child’s place. To secure enrolment, pay the enrolment fee by the deadline and complete tuition payment. At this stage, uniforms and resources can also be purchased.
The school offers academic scholarships for entry into Years 4, 5, 10, and Year 12 (IB Diploma Programme) for the 2025–2026 academic year. Applicants must submit a THB 1,000 registration fee and sit an examination in late March. Results are communicated shortly afterward. The scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and are limited to those year groups.
Ascot operates an open-entry policy and does not maintain a formal waitlist. Admission is offered to families whose children’s needs can be met by the school’s programmes and resources.
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