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Bangkok Patana School

Thailand, Bangkok

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 495,000 - 975,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1957
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Bangkok Patana School is an international school in Bangkok, Thailand, established in 1957. It offers a British-based education for students from early years through to secondary. The school follows the English National Curriculum up to Year 11, after which students take IGCSE exams. In Years 12 and 13, students follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The school has a diverse student body and offers instruction primarily in English, with additional language options and support for non-native speakers. The campus is large and well-equipped, with dedicated spaces for science, technology, music, drama, and art. Facilities include multiple libraries, sports halls, swimming pools, tennis courts, football fields, and a gymnastics centre. There are also outdoor learning areas, a theatre, and spaces for student wellbeing and learning support. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic learning and extracurricular opportunities across sports, arts, and community service.

www.patana.ac.th

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

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The Essentials

Bangkok Patana School has 2,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Bangkok Patana School is located on La Salle Road (Sukhumvit 105), in the Bangna district of eastern Bangkok. The campus is easily accessible via the Bang Na BTS Skytrain station and major roads such as the Bang Na–Trat Expressway. It is situated in a residential area with close proximity to international communities and commercial hubs like Mega Bangna and BITEC.

Stages
Bangkok Patana School is divided into Early Years, Primary, and Secondary sections. The Early Years Foundation Stage includes Nursery, Foundation Stage 1 and 2. The Primary section runs from Year 1 to Year 6, while Secondary includes Year 7 through Year 13, ending with the IB Diploma Programme.

Type
Bangkok Patana School is a day school and It does not offer boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Bangkok Patana offers a structured Additional Educational Needs (AEN) programme. Learning Support is available across all school levels, with specialized staff such as learning support teachers, educational psychologists, and speech and language therapists. Interventions may include small group sessions in literacy and numeracy, one-on-one academic coaching, and targeted support for executive functioning or language development. The school also runs an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme from Year 1 to Year 9 for students who need support accessing the curriculum in English. Additionally, a Gifted and Talented programme identifies and extends learning for high-ability students within the classroom and through enrichment.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
Bangkok Patana School is not affiliated with any religion. It is a secular school that welcomes students from all faiths and cultural backgrounds.

School day structure
The school does not have publicly available information on their day structure.

Bus service
The school does offer a bus service. The service is divided into several distance-based zones: Zone 1A, 1B, 1C, and Zone 2. Shuttle bus options are also available for specific routes.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Bangkok Patana School ranges from THB 495,000 to THB 975,000 for 2026/27.

One-Time Fees
Application Fee:
THB 4,000

Non-refundable. Paid at the time of application; does not guarantee placement.
Entrance Fee:
First Child: THB 250,000
Second/Subsequent Children: THB 200,000

Non-refundable. Payable upon acceptance before first entry.
Staggered payment options available:

Foundation Stage entrants: THB 40,000 first, remainder before Year 1

Year 1 entrants: THB 40,000 first, remainder before Year 3

Deposit:
THB 50,000 (refundable)

Returned upon withdrawal with notice and clearance of all dues.

Annual Tuition Fees (by year level)
These are paid termly in 3 installments. Fees include residential visits (Years 3–10 & Year 12) and lunch (Nursery–Year 6).

Nursery: THB 495,000 (Term 1: 220,000 / Term 2: 145,000 / Term 3: 130,000)

Foundation Stage 1: THB 555,000 (245,000 / 165,000 / 145,000)

Foundation Stage 2: THB 615,000 (275,000 / 180,000 / 160,000)

Year 1–2: THB 720,000 (320,000 / 210,000 / 190,000)

Year 3: THB 760,000 (335,000 / 225,000 / 200,000)

Year 4–5: THB 765,000 (340,000 / 225,000 / 200,000)

Year 6: THB 780,000 (345,000 / 230,000 / 205,000)

Year 7–9: THB 810,000 (360,000 / 240,000 / 210,000)

Year 10: THB 920,000 (410,000 / 270,000 / 240,000)

Year 11: THB 680,000 (410,000 / 270,000 / Term 3: waived)

Year 12: THB 975,000 (435,000 / 285,000 / 255,000)

Year 13: THB 720,000 (435,000 / 285,000 / Term 3: waived)

Capital Assessment Fee
Annual: THB 30,000
Term 1: 13,400
Term 2: 8,800
Term 3: 7,800

Paid termly alongside tuition.

EAL Fee (English as an Additional Language)
Applicable to Year 1–9 students only if required by the school.

Annual: THB 105,000
Term 1: 46,700
Term 2: 30,900
Term 3: 27,400

Maximum of six terms of charges even if provision continues.

Transport Fees
Fees depend on distance zone and one-way vs round-trip:

Zone 1A:
One-way: THB 45,200
Round trip: THB 77,000

Zone 1B:
One-way: THB 48,000
Round trip: THB 82,300

Zone 1C:
One-way: THB 60,100
Round trip: THB 102,800

Zone 2:
One-way: THB 67,800
Round trip: THB 116,100

Shuttle Bus:
One-way: THB 9,000
Round trip: THB 18,000

Car seat supplement (Nursery, FS1–2, Year 1): THB 5,400 per year

Discount: 20% for 3rd+ siblings

Meal Fees (for Year 7–13 only)
Annual Set Lunch: THB 19,800
Term 1: 8,800
Term 2: 5,800
Term 3: 5,200

Ad-hoc meals: THB 130 /meal; Noodle bar: THB 65/bowl

Other Costs
Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs):
THB 450 admin fee per block (4 blocks/year); some activities may have extra costs.

Instrumental Music Lessons:
THB 650 per 30-minute private lesson
Instrument rental: THB 1,000 per block (priority to Key Stage 3)

Speech & Language Therapy:
Assessment: THB 7,500
Therapy: THB 1,750/hour (per term)

Refund Policy
No refunds for short-term or authority-mandated closures.

Refunds are available only on a half-term basis for:

Tuition, capital, transport, and lunch (if leaving before half-term break)

Prorated by remaining school days.

Year 13 deposit refunds processed by 31 July.

No refunds after first week of:
ECAs
Instrumental Music
Sports Programme

Payment Methods
All payments must be in Thai Baht:

Cash (only if ≤ THB 10,000)
Cheque or cashier’s order (payable to Bangkok Patana School)
Credit card (AMEX, KBank, Citibank/UOB; Thai cards only; installment plans available)
Bank transfer via KBANK/CIMB Bill Payment (forms via Parent Gateway)
Online payment via Parent Gateway (SCB, PayPal, QR Code)
Direct bank transfer
Academics

Bangkok Patana School teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
In the early years and primary school, the school uses the English National Curriculum, starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in Nursery and Foundation Stage. From Year 1 to Year 6, students continue with the UK national curriculum, covering core subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities, alongside specialist instruction in subjects like Music, Art, Physical Education, and Thai.

In secondary school (Years 7 to 11), students continue with the English National Curriculum, and in Years 10 and 11, they study for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams, primarily under the Pearson Edexcel examination board.

In Years 12 and 13, students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This is a two-year academic programme that includes six subject groups along with core components like the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Document Preparation
Parents prepare scans of all required documents: recent school reports (last 2 years), birth certificate, parents’ and student passports, photos, and for dual nationals, Thai ID and house registration. Existing forms, such as the Application Agreement and doctor’s letter, must be completed and uploaded online.

2. Online Submission
Applications must be submitted through the school’s online portal (non-Thai or Thai national streams), with all documents uploaded and the application fee paid. The process begins with login/registration and proceeds only when files are complete.

3. Assessment & Review
The admissions team reviews all application materials. Depending on age and needs, students may undergo assessments such as EAL for English proficiency or readiness checks for early years. Teacher recommendations and writing samples are also required.

4. Decision & Offer
Based on assessments, past school reports, recommendations, and available space, a formal offer letter is issued by the Head of School. A THB 50,000 acceptance fee (deposit) is due once the offer is accepted.

5. Enrollment
Upon receipt of the signed offer letter, deposit, and (for non-Thai students) valid non-immigrant visa documents, student enrollment is confirmed.

Scholarships
Bangkok Patana does not offer in-house academic scholarships.

Waitlist
The school does maintain a waiting pool when year groups are full. Placement on the waitlist depends on factors such as availability, siblings at the school, returning students, date of application, and the need for support services.
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