Thailand, Bangkok
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Located in Sathorn, central Bangkok, the school sits in a leafy enclave close to Lumpini and Chong Nonsi BTS stations. This central area offers easy access to major roads and public transport, and is nestled among embassy and residential precincts, with dining and parks nearby.
The school is structured into Early Years (ages 2–5), Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), Upper Secondary/IGCSE (Years 10–11) and Sixth Form/A‑Levels (Years 12–13). Each stage prepares students progressively for the next, following UK-adapted curricula.
Garden International School is a co-educational day school.
Support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is provided through in-class assistance, differentiated lessons, teaching assistants, and personalized learner passports with regular reviews.
The school does not have any formal affiliation to Thailand or another country.
The school is secular and has no religious affiliation.
Early Years (Ages 2–5)
The school day starts at 7:30 AM and ends at 2:10 PM, with an option to stay until 3:00 PM for extracurricular activities. There are morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch is served around midday.
Primary (Years 1–6)
The school day begins at 7:30 AM and finishes between 2:45 PM and 3:00 PM, depending on the year group. Students have a morning break and a lunch break. Optional ECAs run after school.
Secondary (Years 7–11)
Lessons start at 8:00 AM and the day ends around 3:00 PM. There is a morning break and a lunch break. Additional activities and revision sessions may take place after school.
Sixth Form (Years 12–13)
The day begins at 8:00 AM and generally ends by 3:00 PM. Students follow a flexible timetable and have breaks between lessons, including a lunch break. Independent study periods are built into the schedule.
Garden offers a termly bus service across four routes covering Sathorn, Silom, Thonglor/Sukhumvit and Bangrak. Costs depend on the route and can be paid per term.
Application Fee: THB 5,000 (non‑refundable)
Enrolment Fee (one-time, non-refundable):
Foundation Stage: THB 60,000
Primary & Secondary: THB 120,000
Tuition Fees (per term)
Pre-Nursery (half-day): THB 47,500
Pre-Nursery (full-day): THB 86,700
Nursery: THB 108,300
Reception: THB 131,800
Years 1–6 (Primary): THB 143,700
Years 7–9 (Lower Secondary): THB 167,500
Year 10 (IGCSE): THB 168,500
Year 11 (IGCSE, 2 terms): THB 252,300 total
Years 12–13 (A‑Level, 2 terms): THB 257,000 total
School Bus Fees (per term)
Route A (South Sathorn–Suan Plu): THB 13,800
Route B (Yannawa–Nirathiwas Rd): THB 19,100
Route C (Bangrak–Silom): THB 23,400
Route D (Sukhumvit–Thonglor): THB 33,000
Other Fees
Refundable Deposit (Pre‑Nursery to Year 13): THB 40,000
Visa Document Fee: THB 15,000
French First Language (native students, per term): THB 8,250
English as an Additional Language (EAL): Starting from THB 5,925 per term
Note: Outside exam fees, extracurricular activities, uniforms and SEN therapies are billed separately or directly to providers
Billing & Payment Terms
Fees are invoiced each term and can be paid via bank transfer or credit card.
Full-term fees apply if enrolment begins within two weeks of term start; otherwise, daily rates apply.
The school reserves the right to adjust fees for new and existing students.
Garden International School Bangkok, founded in 1999, is a co‑educational day school in the Sathorn district serving students aged 2–18. It follows the UK’s EYFS in Early Years, a modified British National Curriculum in Primary and Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE in Key Stage 4, and Cambridge A Levels in Sixth Form. The school occupies a leafy, compact campus tucked among central Bangkok’s high‑rises, complete with gardens, an outdoor classroom, swimming pool, science labs, art studio and auditorium. Students engage in regular outdoor education trips from Year 3, residential camps, and competitive sports through GBAC and FOBISIA leagues. They can also participate in drama productions, choir, visual arts showcases, robotics, debating and yoga via a robust ECA program.
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