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Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), reaffirmed in May 2022
Recognized as an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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Member of International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT), along with other major international schools in the country
Named in Spear’s Schools Index (top 100 private schools worldwide), the only Thai school selected for three consecutive years.
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.
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