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International School Bangkok is located in the Nichada Thani estate in Nonthaburi, a suburb to the northwest of central Bangkok. The area is a gated residential community popular with expatriate families. ISB is approximately a 30–45 minute drive from downtown Bangkok, depending on traffic.
ISB is divided into three main divisions: Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6 to 8), and High School (Grades 9 to 12).
ISB is a private, co-educational day school serving international students from Pre-K through Grade 12.
ISB provides a range of support services for students with additional learning needs through its Learning Support and Intensive Needs programs. These include individualized support plans, small group or one-on-one instruction, and collaboration with classroom teachers. The school also offers access to counselors, English as an Additional Language (EAL) specialists, and educational psychologists where appropriate.
The school does not have a formal affiliation with any single country, though it primarily follows a U.S.-based curriculum and serves an international student population.
ISB is a non-sectarian school with no religious affiliation.
The school day runs from 7:35 am to 1:10 pm for Pre-K. Elementary students attend from 7:35 am to 2:25 pm (1:50 pm on Wednesdays), Middle School from 7:40 am to 2:45 pm (2:00 pm on Wednesdays), and High School from 7:45 am to 2:50 pm (2:00 pm on Wednesdays).
ISB provides a door-to-door school bus service within the Nichada Thani estate and surrounding areas. The service is operated in partnership with Montri Transport, a company experienced in school transportation. Buses are air-conditioned, supervised by bus monitors, and follow strict safety protocols. After-school activity buses are also available for students participating in extracurricular programs.
Application and Registration Fees:
Application Processing Fee: THB 4,700 (non-refundable, payable upon application).
Registration Fee: THB 260,000 (one-time, non-refundable unless withdrawal occurs within the first 20 days of enrollment).
Annual and Membership Fees:
Annual Fee: THB 22,000 per year or THB 11,000 per semester (non-refundable; applicable to Kindergarten through Grade 12).
International School Association (ISA) Membership Fee: THB 10 per year.
Tuition Fees for 2025/26:
Pre-Kindergarten : THB 640,000 per year
Elementary : THB 985,000 per year
Middle : THB 1,104,000 per year
High : THB 1,162,000 per year
Life Centered Education (Additional to tuition fees) : THB 980,000 per year
Payment Methods:
Payments can be made via cash, check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Amex), or wire transfer.
All payments must be in Thai Baht, net of any bank charges.
A late payment fee of 0.75% per month applies to overdue payments.
Refund Policy:
The registration fee is refundable only if a new student withdraws within the first 20 days of enrollment.
Tuition and transportation fees are prorated if a student withdraws before completing 50 days of a semester.
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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