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Harrow International School Bangkok

Thailand, Bangkok

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 256,500 - 1,037,100
Ages 1½ - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1846
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1998
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Harrow International School Bangkok opened in 1998 as the first Harrow-branded school in Asia and now educates roughly 1,846 students aged 18 months to 18 years on a 35-acre campus in Don Mueang, north Bangkok. The school offers a British education in English, starting from the Early Years Foundation Stage, progressing through Cambridge IGCSEs and culminating in Cambridge A-Levels. Students benefit from academic enrichment through a High Performance Learning approach, specialist IGCSE and A-Level subjects (including languages such as French, Mandarin, Japanese and Thai), and dedicated university guidance. Facilities include sports fields, a lake for water-based activities, and a Creative & Performing Arts Centre with a Steinway recital hall. The “Leadership in Action” programme integrates arts, community service, and leadership development into daily school life. School bus services cover 32 routes, and boarding is available from Prep onwards. Head Master James Murphy-O’Connor leads the co-educational day and boarding community.

45 Soi Kosumruamchai 14, Kosumruamchai Road, Don Mueang Subdistrict, Don Mueang District, Bangkok, 10210 Thailand

The Essentials

Harrow International School Bangkok has 1,846 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.

Location
Harrow Bangkok is situated on a 35‑acre suburban campus in Don Mueang, north Bangkok, accessible from major transport arteries and near Don Mueang International Airport. The campus offers a green and spacious setting suitable for both day and boarding students.

Stages
The school serves students aged 18 months to 18 years, structured across early years (Little Lions), primary (Pre‑Prep), preparatory, IGCSE (Shell to Fifth Form), and Sixth Form (Years 12–13).

Type
Harrow Bangkok is co‑educational, offering both day and boarding options. Boarding is available for older students (ages 9 - 18)

Additional learning support
Harrow Bangkok provides structured English language support for students who need help with language acquisition. However, the school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision on its website.

Country affiliation
Harrow Bangkok is affiliated with Harrow School in London, UK, operating under a license as part of the broader Harrow International Schools network.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have any religious affiliation; it operates as a secular international institution.

School day structure
The school day begins in the morning and concludes in the afternoon; for Years 1–13, dismissal is at 15:00, and for Pre‑Nursery to Reception during activity weeks, dismissal may occur at 16:00 or 17:00.

Bus service
The school provides a door-to-door school bus service covering 32 locations across Bangkok.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available for students aged 9–18 (Year 5 and above). The Boarding Village comprises four houses: The Knoll (Junior Girls), West Acre (Senior Girls), Bradbys (Junior Boys), and The Grove (Senior Students). Boarding is offered as Weekly (up to 5 nights per week) or Full (6 or 7 nights per week), with meals included and evening tutoring and certain activities. A THB 20,000 incidental charge is billed at the start of each academic year, and there is an additional charge for airport transfers. The boarding village sits on a 35‑acre campus about 15 minutes from Don Muang Airport, with 24‑hour medical care and supervised study/tutoring provided for boarders.

Uniform Requirement
The uniform is required for Harrow Bangkok students and is stocked by the School Shop. The Shop sells school uniform, sports shirts and shorts, swimming kit, and House shirts and boaters, and staff assist with sizing and uniform needs. Uniform guidelines are published to guide the items required and how they should be worn.

Food Options
Upper School and juniors have full lunches daily in dining centres; the main Dining Centre is buffet style with Thai and international foods, and a vegetarian buffet is available. Menus rotate on a six‑week cycle and snacks are offered mid‑morning and after school. Infants have a structured meal plan with three daily options, plus fruit and salad. The Early Years Centre has its own Dining Centre with supervised meals. For boarders, The Hub provides buffet breakfast and dinner, with weekly dinner menus and weekend lunch options. Breakfast for boarding is available as part of the daily dining.

House System
The House system is central to student life, with all Pre Prep, Prep and Secondary students and staff allocated to a House. Houses include Byron, Churchill, Keller, Nehru, Sonakul, and Suriyothai, reflecting leaders with courage and determination. The House system runs more than 40 competitions per year, culminating in the Peter Siddon's House Cup on Speech Day and the House Shout to close the year.

Governance and Ownership
Harrow Bangkok is governed by a Board of Governors and is affiliated with Harrow School in London. The school is part of the Harrow International Schools group, operated by Harrow Asia Limited. The Governors include a mix of local and international members. The affiliation with Harrow School is noted, and the curriculum is taught in English.
Fees

Annual tuition at Harrow International School Bangkok ranges from THB 256,500 to THB 1,037,100 for 2026/27.

Application Fee: THB 5,000 (non‑refundable)

Admission Fee: THB 225,000 (non‑refundable; payable upon acceptance)

Waiting-Pool Fee: THB 225,000 paid if a child passes assessment but waits for a place; refunded upon request unless a place is declined.

Deposit
Day student: THB 200,000 (refundable)
Boarding student: THB 275,000 (refundable), which includes the day‑student deposit plus an additional THB 75,000.

Annual Tuition Fees
Lion Cubs (Parent‑Toddler): THB 136,800
Two‑Lion Cubs Toddler Only – Half day: THB 256,500
Three‑Lion Cubs Toddler Only – Full day: THB 302,100
Pre‑Nursery – Half day: THB 553,100
Pre‑Nursery – Full day: THB 614,600
Nursery – Half day: THB 646,100
Nursery – Full day: THB 717,900
Reception: THB 737,300
Years 1–5: THB 852,600
Years 6–8: THB 933,900
Years 9–11: THB 1,012,200
Years 12–13: THB 1,037,100

Note: Late payments incur a 1.5% penalty per month, calculated daily and repeated monthly if fees remain unpaid.

Boarding Fees
Weekly (up to 5 nights): THB 445,600
Full boarding (6–7 nights): THB 557,200
Note: fees are inclusive of meals, evening tutoring, and certain activities; excludes airport transfers.

Annual incidental fund: THB 20,000 per boarder at the start of the year; unused balance is carried over or refunded upon leaving—excess usage billed in THB 10,000 increments.

Discounts
Sibling Discounts
3rd child: 5% discount
4th child: 10%
5th child: 15%
6th child: 20%

Annual Payment Discount
1.5% discount if full-year fees (excluding deposit and non-refundable fees) are prepaid before the Term 1 instalment due date.

Alumni discount
THB 100,000 off for children of alumni.

Other Costs
Uniforms & supplies: Available for purchase at the school shop; includes stationery and accessories.
Textbooks: Free up to Year 9; Years 10–13 can be provided at cost, or students may purchase them themselves.
Trips and Expeditions: Residential trips from Year 1 upwards are compulsory; billed separately in advance.

Payment Options
Payments accepted only via bank transfer or crossed cheque (no cash). Credit card payments are accepted via Parent Portal or the Finance Office, with an additional administrative fee.
Academics

Harrow International School Bangkok teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 1.5 to 18.

Curriculum
Harrow Bangkok delivers a British-style education across all stages, starting with its Little Lions Curriculum for children aged 18 months to 5 years, aligned with England’s Early Years Foundation Stage and organised into learning domains and disciplines. In Pre-Prep (ages 5–10 years), students follow a thematic curriculum grounded in core academic subjects, English, Maths, Science, Arts, PSHCE, Computing, languages, PE, and more, supplemented by leadership and service modules and underpinned by the High Performance Learning (HPL) approach. Moving into Upper School (Years 6–8, Prep), the curriculum transitions to the English national curriculum framework, enriched through Challenge Days and enquiry-style learning with HPL-style thinking and performing skills. In Shell (Year 9), students study a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Sciences, Humanities, Design, Music, Drama, Thai, modern languages, and PE, with targeted English support offered to those still developing language skills. Remove and Fifth Form (Years 10–11) are dedicated to the IGCSE programme, offering core and optional subjects across academic, artistic, and technical disciplines, complemented by Futures lessons and a leadership-service curriculum. Finally, in Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students choose 3–4 A-Level subjects from a wide list (e.g., Sciences, Maths, Humanities, Arts), and also complete either an Extended Project Qualification or a Harrow Research Pathway alongside university preparation.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Harrow Bangkok integrates SEL into daily school life through its pastoral system. Every student belongs to a tutor group, with form tutors providing daily support and guidance. Heads of Houses and Phase Leaders oversee broader wellbeing across age groups, ensuring that pupils’ social and emotional needs are monitored and addressed. The school highlights resilience, respect, and responsibility as central themes in its character education.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision on its website.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Harrow Bangkok provides structured English language support for students who need help with language acquisition. For younger learners, support is available from Pre-Nursery to Year 5, offered at no additional cost for up to three years if deemed necessary by the school. In Prep and Year 9, the school runs a Fast Track English programme, which includes extra English lessons alongside a reduced curriculum so that students can focus on developing their English. This support is overseen by the Language Support Department, which carefully integrates students back into the wider curriculum when they are ready.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the tutor system and House structure, where pupils are encouraged to build positive relationships and a sense of belonging. Teachers monitor students’ progress and welfare daily, and the pastoral programme includes assemblies, House events, and leadership opportunities that promote emotional resilience. Boarding students benefit from additional pastoral staff who provide care outside of classroom hours.

Safeguarding
Harrow Bangkok has a detailed Safeguarding Policy that outlines how the school protects children’s welfare. Safeguarding Leads are appointed for the Upper School, Lower School, and Boarding, ensuring responsibility is shared across all areas of student life. Staff recruitment follows strict vetting procedures, and all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training. Policies are reviewed annually and supported by both internal and external audits.
Parent Experience

History
Harrow International School Bangkok opened in 1998 as the first Harrow School in Asia, chosen because of long-standing ties between Harrow London and the Thai royal family. 23 princes had attended Harrow in London, including Prince Mahidol, the current King’s grandfather. In 2002, the school grew to 800 pupils under Headmaster Mr Stuart Morris, and Dr Mark Hensman succeeded him, later helping establish Harrow schools in Beijing and Hong Kong. In 2003, the school relocated to its current 35-acre campus in Don Mueang, introducing its House system, boarding provision, Leadership in Action programme, and a dedicated Preparatory School (Years 6–8). The school continued to evolve with building expansions (such as the Creative & Performing Arts Centre, Steinway Hall, libraries) and celebrated key milestones like its 10th anniversary in 2008, 20th in 2017, and 25th in 2023, when Mr James Murphy‑O’Connor was appointed Head Master.

Community
Harrow Bangkok’s community life is structured around its House system, which includes House competitions, the awarding of Peter Siddon’s House Cup, and the festive House Shout performance that brings together students and staff. Through the Leadership in Action initiative, students engage in community outreach such as the “Ride for Rainbow,” rice-cropping in Lopburi, and educational support in migrant communities. These programmes encourage collaboration, empathy, and a sense of service within the school and beyond.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Harrow International School Bangkok does not have a traditional PTA; instead, it has a parent-led group called Friends of Harrow (FOH). FOH helps organise cultural and learning events, such as International Day, Chinese New Year, Loy Kratong, Songkran, Book Day, and the King's Birthday celebrations. It also supports major community events like the Harrow Fair, the Family Fun Run, Prep Dragon Boat Days, and swim meets. The group funds projects like the Friendship Playground, Mindstorm Robotics, Harrow Radio & TV, the Musical Gala, and outreach initiatives, including the Travel Awards Program and scholarship grants for local communities. FOH members, whether elected or involved on an ad hoc basis, can help at events, attend workshops, or simply participate in community-building activities.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is a green, spacious, secure 35-acre site in North Bangkok. It is organized into residential, recreational, and academic zones. Facilities include an on-site Early Years Centre, a science and technology lab, a music centre, an art room, a modern Upper School Library, and the Rayleigh Sixth Form centre with careers guidance. The Boarding Village provides on-site housing for boarders. The Creative and Performing Arts Centre houses design and technology workshops, a graphic design centre, photography studios, a Black Box theatre, drama classrooms, a recital hall, an orchestral room, acoustically treated music practice rooms, and a multi-purpose hall.

Sports Facilities
Sporting facilities include the multi-purpose Den athletics centre, a large air-conditioned sports hall, a 500 square metre gymnastics centre, extensive floodlit rugby and football pitches with natural grass, a 25-metre swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness suite, a climbing wall, and six floodlit tennis courts. The campus has its own lake for water sports and related activities.

Academic Facilities
The campus includes a science and technology lab and a dedicated design and technology workshop. A music centre with practice rooms and an art room supports the arts. The Creative and Performing Arts Centre houses design and technology studios, a graphic design centre, photography studios, a Black Box theatre, a recital hall, an orchestral room, and acoustically treated music spaces. The Rayleigh Sixth Form centre provides careers and university guidance. The Upper School Library has been modernised.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Leadership in Action immerses students in extracurricular activities. The programme includes an Activities Programme, Sports, Creative and Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship, Expeditions, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Community Service, Our Eco Code, Academic Enrichment, and Communication and Endeavour are also part of the offering.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows a British curriculum taught in English and enrolls students from 18 months to 18 years. The Preparatory program leads into Shell, Remove and Fifth Form for IGCSE and the Sixth Form for A Levels and the Extended Project Qualification. The Careers Team provides guidance for university applications, including Oxbridge mentoring and SAT and IELTS support.

Arts & Creative
The Creative and Performing Arts are offered, including Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Textiles and Photography, with art studios open after school for independent study. The department runs workshops and invites regional and international artists to enrich learning. Art and Design activities support progression to IGCSE and A Level art courses.

Cultural & Language
A Modern Foreign Language program offers French, Japanese and Mandarin. Thai is studied by Thai nationals, and the school supports language study as part of its national context. The school also fosters cultural engagement through activities such as Model United Nations and global citizenship initiatives.

Social & Hobbies
There are over 100 after-school activities each season, including Lego, Orchestra, Choir, Model United Nations, Basketball, Swimming, Archery, Chess, Scrabble, Horse riding and Dance. Activities typically run 2:50–3:50 pm daily, with boarders required to participate in additional sessions. The program supports social development and personal interests across a broad range of hobbies.

Community & Service
Leadership and Service curriculums in the Prep and SR5 phases focus on ethical decision-making, leadership and global citizenship. Students engage in charity and community service as part of school life. The Duke of Edinburgh Award programme is a featured element of the extracurricular offering.

Leadership & Professional
A Leadership in Action framework enables students to develop leadership skills through six Leadership Attributes. The Careers Team supports university applications, and there is an Oxbridge Mentoring Programme and dedicated university guidance, including support for scholarships.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes pastoral care and a strong House system to support wellbeing. Students have access to a wide range of sports, fitness and outdoor activities on a campus with extensive facilities. The program fosters resilience, responsibility and global citizenship in daily life.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. The Thai Department offers Thai language courses with differentiated provision for Thai Nationals. Mandarin, Japanese and French are offered as foreign languages; First Language Japanese is available. IGCSE options include French, Mandarin and Japanese.

Immersion Programs
Mandarin immersion through exchange programs and trips to Beijing and Shanghai.
Reputation

Awards
British International Schools Awards 2018 – Outstanding Community Initiative
Recognises the school’s decade-long “Karen State Community Initiative,” through which Harrow Bangkok trained 289 Burmese teachers and supported educational outreach benefiting over 25,000 children in schools near the Thai–Burmese border.

Accreditations
ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment)
Thailand’s national body for evaluating educational standards and quality assurance in schools confirms that Harrow Bangkok meets the country’s regulatory expectations.

OPEC (Office of the Private Education Commission)
A Thai government agency that conducts internal quality assurance visits to private schools, including international ones, typically reviewing every three years based on standards set by the Ministry of Education.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial Application
Begin by completing the online application form. Once submitted, email the form along with supporting documents to the Admissions team.

2. Application Fee and Assessment Scheduling
After your form is received, the school will contact you to arrange the next steps. Before any assessment is scheduled, a non-refundable application fee will be charged.

3. Waiting List Placement (if needed)
If your child’s year group is full, their name will be placed on the waiting list. Admissions decisions consider factors like siblings at the school or alumni in a fair and impartial manner.

4. Assessment and Interview
When a place becomes available, your child will be invited to complete an assessment and interview, which may be conducted online or in person.

5. Offer and Enrolment
If the school extends an offer, you’ll receive a phone call and a formal offer letter. To secure the place, you must submit signed enrolment documents along with the relevant fees and deposit.

Scholarships
Academic Scholarships (Year 9 and above)
Awarded based on an entrance test, subject-specific assessments, previous academic records, and interviews with senior staff. These typically come with a fee reduction.

Creative & Performing Arts Scholarships (Year 6 and above)
Candidates must submit a portfolio or achievements record, and may participate in auditions or interviews with the CPA team. Fee reductions are usually included.

Sports Scholarships (Year 6 and above)
Applicants present a sports achievement portfolio and demonstrate their abilities in an interview or practical assessment. These scholarships usually carry a monetary award and are typically awarded to students with national-level honours.

Sixth Form Scholarships
For students entering or progressing to Sixth Form, awarded based on high performance in GCSE/IGCSE exams. These generally carry prestige rather than financial benefit; only current students with strong grades may receive monetary rewards.

To apply, candidates should submit a scholarship application form available through the Admissions Department.

Waitlist
The school does operate a waiting list system. If the chosen year group is full, your child’s name will be placed on the waiting list.
School Events
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