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ISB does not offer boarding. Students must be in full-time residence with at least one parent or a school-approved legal guardian while enrolled.
ISB provides on-campus food services. The Grind/The Coffee Corner operate on campus, with The Grind open 7:00am–5:00pm and The Coffee Corner 1:30pm–5:00pm. The MS/HS Cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday, 7:00am–1:00pm, and the ES Cafeteria serves a lunch buffet with a variety of meats and a salad bar. Epicure Catering on campus offers fresh, healthy Western and Asian dishes, and the program is audited twice yearly for safety following FDA GMP guidelines; birthday treats can be ordered through the ISB catering office.
ISB is independent and not-for-profit.
Established in 1951, the International School Bangkok (ISB) is Thailand’s first international school, located in the Nichada Thani community, approximately 20 kilometers north of downtown Bangkok. ISB offers a U.S.-based curriculum integrated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, catering to students aged 3 to 18. The school emphasizes small class sizes, particularly in lower elementary grades, to provide personalized instruction. With approximately 1,800 students, ISB fosters a diverse and inclusive community. The campus boasts facilities supporting STEM education, performing and visual arts, and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including community service projects. ISB provides a school bus service, ensuring convenient transportation for families across Bangkok.
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