International School Fees Thailand: Budget to Premium

Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and other cities) has a growing number of international schools – from budget to premium British, IB and American options. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly THB 200,000–350,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly THB 400,000–600,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly THB 650,000–950,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are usually higher.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Wells International School, KIS International School (certain programmes) and St. Andrews International School (Sathorn) can sit in the budget band. Primary often THB 220,000–350,000 per year. Confirm latest fees on each school’s website.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Bangkok Patana School, NIST International School and Ruamrudee International School (RIS) are mid-tier examples. Primary often THB 450,000–620,000; secondary/IBDP can be THB 650,000–800,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

International School Bangkok (ISB), Shrewsbury International School Bangkok and Bromsgrove International School Thailand sit at the premium end. Primary can be THB 700,000–900,000 and secondary/IBDP THB 850,000–1,000,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be THB 50,000–200,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add THB 80,000–200,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget THB 80,000–200,000+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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