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The American School of Bangkok (ASB) was established in 1983. It began as a small school and has grown over the years into a fully accredited international school. ASB is privately owned and licensed by Thailand’s Ministry of Education. The Sukhumvit campus, one of its two locations, has been developed with a strong emphasis on academic programs and university preparation. ASB is now operated under the XCL Education group.
The ASB Sukhumvit campus hosts a variety of cultural and community events throughout the year. These include celebrations such as Songkran, Chinese New Year, Halloween, and International Day, bringing together students, parents, and staff. The school also organizes academic showcases and performances that reflect the diverse cultural backgrounds of its student body.
ASB has an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that regularly engages in organizing school-wide events. The PTA helps coordinate community celebrations, charity drives, and holiday festivals. It plays a key role during events like the Winter Carnival and International Day. Parents also volunteer at school functions and provide support for classroom and extracurricular activities. The PTA serves as a bridge between parents and school leadership to enhance the overall school experience for students.
XCL American School of Bangkok (Sukhumvit) serves students aged 2 to 18 in Pre‑K through Grade 12. Established in 1983, it offers an American curriculum aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, and in high school a wide Advanced Placement (AP) programme including AP Capstone with over 20 AP courses available. Located on Sukhumvit Road near BTS Thong Lor and Phrom Phong stations, the school has classrooms, science labs, media centre, library, swimming pool, sports complex, gym and music studios. Project‑Based Learning and Social‑Emotional Learning are integral across grade levels. Students come from over 40 nationalities, and middle/high school students engage in community hours service projects. Support is available for EAL (English as Additional Language) and learning needs on a case‑by‑case basis. Graduates have received multi‑million‑dollar scholarship offers from universities worldwide. The co‑educational campus also offers boarding from Grade 6 upward via ASB PLUS.
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