Thailand, Bangkok
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St Andrews Primary School is located on Soi Pridi Banomyong 20/1, in the Sukhumvit 71 area of Watthana District, Bangkok. The neighbourhood is a well-established residential zone popular with expatriate families, offering convenient access to shops, cafes, and supermarkets.
Primary School is easily reached via the BTS Skytrain, with Ekkamai and Phra Khanong stations, a 10-minute drive away. While some public transport options are available, most families use private vehicles or the school’s own transport service.
There is also a shuttle bus service between Ekkamai BTS Station (connected via Gateway Ekkamai mall) and Primary School. Please visit the school website to learn more.
St Andrews International School Bangkok follows the British curriculum, with the Primary campus covering Early Years (ages 2–5) and Primary (ages 5–11). Students in Early Years follow the EYFS framework, while those in Primary progress through Key Stages 1 and 2. Secondary education, including Key Stages 3 to 5 and public examinations, is delivered at a separate campus.
St Andrews International School Bangkok – Primary School is a co-educational, non-boarding day school.
St Andrews offers inclusive SEN support through its STARS programme, focusing on individualized learning plans, functional and social skills, and promoting student strengths. Specialist staff and support teams collaborate with families and therapists to facilitate participation in mainstream classes where possible.
The school is part of Nord Anglia Education, a global network based in the UK. It is privately owned and not affiliated with any specific country beyond the curriculum approach.
There is no religious affiliation; the school identifies as non-denominational.
The school day at St Andrews International School Bangkok – Primary Campus typically begins at 7:45 AM and ends around 2:30 PM, with slight variations by year group. Students have scheduled morning and lunch breaks, and optional after-school activities are offered on most weekdays.
The school offers a free shuttle bus service that loops between the Primary and High School campuses along three designated routes. Morning shuttles begin as early as 6:40 AM, with afternoon services running until around 5:00 PM, making it convenient for both students and parents.
In addition, there is a paid door-to-door bus option for families living in specified zones. Pricing, pick-up, and drop-off times are determined by your location and are detailed on the school's tuition-fees page.
Year 3 to Year 6 students may opt to use the shuttle independently once parental consent is provided via the school’s online portal (Moodle).
Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of THB 6,500 is required upon acceptance of an offer.
Seat Reservation Fee (Foundation Stage only)
For students enrolling in Foundation Stage 1 to 3, a seat reservation fee of THB 50,000 is charged. This is credited toward tuition but is non-refundable if the student withdraws before the start of the term.
Enrolment Fee / Capital Levy (Year 1 onwards)
Families enrolling children from Year 1 onwards must pay a non-refundable enrolment fee of THB 160,000 per child.
Alternatively, parents may opt to pay a capital levy of THB 25,000 per term over five consecutive terms (totaling THB 125,000).
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Foundation Stage 1 (Half Day): THB 400,700
Foundation Stage 2 – Year 1: THB 607,200
Foundation Stage 3 – Year 2: THB 636,200
Year 3 – Year 6: THB 662,700
Fees are billed by term as follows:
Term 1: 40%
Term 2: 30%
Term 3: 30%
Additional Fees
Uniforms, school trips, residential camps, after-school clubs, and enrichment programmes are charged separately.
Students requiring English as an Additional Language (EAL) or Learning Support may incur additional fees based on individual assessment.
Sibling Discount
Second child: THB 10,000 discount on the enrolment fee
Third child and beyond: 5% discount on tuition fees
Transportation Fees
The school offers both a free shuttle bus service between campuses and a paid door-to-door service based on residential zones.
Prices and routes vary and are invoiced separately each term.
Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding facilities.
Refund Policy
The application fee, seat reservation fee, and enrolment fee are non-refundable.
Tuition fees are non-refundable once the student has commenced the term.
Payment Options
Payments can be made by bank transfer, credit card, or international portals such as Flywire. Invoices are issued four weeks before term ends and must be paid before the next term begins.
St Andrews Primary School, established in 1997 for children aged 2 to 11, follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the English National Curriculum through Key Stages 1 and 2. The school provides a warm, purpose-built environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive through play-based, personalised learning. Located on Sukhumvit 71 (Soi Pridi Banomyong) in Bangkok’s Watthana District, the Primary School is a 10-minute drive from Ekkamai and Phra Khanong BTS stations, with a shuttle service from the High School campus and Ekkamai BTS Station (connect via Gateway Ekkamai mall). Class sizes average around 18 in the Early Years and 23 in Years 1–6, supported by teaching assistants at ratios of 1:6 to 1:9. Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled at the Primary School. Teaching is delivered in English, with Thai language lessons and native-language support offered in German, French, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin, plus elective Modern Foreign Languages such as Spanish. From the Early Years, students explore musical instruments as part of the curriculum. In Year 5, they join the instrumental programme and choose an instrument for a dedicated weekly lesson. As part of Nord Anglia Education, St Andrews benefits from collaborations with UNICEF, MIT, and The Juilliard School, enriching learning with creative, real-world experiences and fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and global citizenship.
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