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Thailand, Bangkok
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It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
1. Submit the Enrollment Application
Submit the form via their OpenApply platform. Complete the online application form and submit any required documents.
2. Submit Additional Forms & Documents
Health and immunization records, bus service request (if needed), after-school clubs forms, and any other requested paperwork.
3. Attend an Interview / Introduction Meeting with the Head of School (formerly called the Principal)
This is a conversational meeting to get to know your child and allow you to ask questions.
4. Admission Decision
The school will inform you if a placement is offered. If accepted, they will send a letter of acceptance via email or phone.
5. Payment of Registration Fee
Families must pay the non‑refundable registration fee to secure the offered place.
6. Sibling and Special Needs Considerations
Applications are accepted year-round. Grade placement is determined as of September 1 of the school year. Children with special needs may be accepted on a case-by-case basis in consultation with professionals.
The school does not have a waitlist.
The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.
Magic Years International School (MYIS), founded in 1990, is located in Nonthaburi near Bangkok. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 1 to 16, with plans to add the Diploma Programme by 2027. The school keeps class sizes small and focuses on inquiry-based learning across subjects. The campus includes indoor-outdoor classrooms, a saltwater pool, gym, STEM and art labs, a music room, and a small farm with animals and gardens. Students also take part in Thai language, music, and a range of after-school clubs such as cooking, soccer, and yoga.
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