Thailand, Bangkok
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Raintree International School Sathorn is on Nanglinchi Road in Bangkok’s Sathorn district, a leafy residential neighbourhood with convenient access to public transport and major roads. It’s a short drive to the city's business and diplomatic centres, with local BTS/MRT stations and expressway exits nearby.
The school offers Early Years education from Nursery 1 (aged 1.5 years) through to Year 1 (around age 6).
Raintree is a co‑educational, day‑only international kindergarten.
During admissions consultation, any special or additional learning needs are discussed to assess whether the school’s programme can reasonably accommodate the child.
The school is not affiliated with any particular country.
The school has no religious affiliations.
Typical school days run from approximately 08:00 am until 14:00 pm for Kindergarten levels, with Nursery finishing around 12:15 pm. There is a daily lunch and snack break.
There is no mention of a school bus service on the Sathorn campus.
Application Fee: 5,000 THB (non‑refundable, non‑transferable)
Registration Fee: 150,000 THB (one‑time, non‑refundable, non‑transferable)
Annual Tuition Fees
Nursery 1 (1.5–2 yrs): THB 468,000 THB
Nursery 2 (2–3 yrs): THB 483,000
Kindergarten 1 (3–4 yrs): THB 555,000
Kindergarten 2 (4–5 yrs): THB 555,000
Year 1 (5–6 yrs): THB 570,000
Note: Late payments incur a THB 200/day penalty.
Other Fees
Meals (snack, milk & lunch): THB 11,500 per term
Extended Nursery Hours (Nursery 2, until 13:30): THB 35,000 per term
After‑school Clubs: vary each term with additional fees
Payment Method
Accepted via bank transfer, cashier cheque, or credit card (2% processing fee applies).
Refund & Withdrawal Policies
No refunds of tuition, lunch fees or application/registration fees for absence, term delays, illness, holidays during term, or other interruptions.
Fee deposits (except capital deposit) are non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
The Capital Deposit, if applicable, is refundable only upon completion of Year 1 or when formal written notice is submitted before specified term deadlines.
Raintree International School Sathorn, opened in August 2017, offers early years education for children aged 1.5–6 years in central Bangkok’s leafy Sathorn district. It follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage linked with a Reggio Emilia‑inspired teaching philosophy focused on child‑led exploration within a multilingual setting. Instruction is primarily in English, with co‑taught Mandarin and Thai language and culture lessons. Nursery classes are intentionally small (12–15 children) and staffed by a teacher and multiple assistants, supporting individual observation and documentation. The campus surrounds mature trees in two inner courtyards, encouraging outdoor learning amid Bangkok’s urban core. The school is known for its nature‑integrated learning spaces, creative arts opportunities rooted in Reggio Emilia pedagogy, and strong language‑rich immersion that supports early bilingual development.
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