# International schools in Thailand by region and fees

Source: https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/living/international-schools
Updated: 2026-11-14
Publisher: Thailand Property Investor (Omnia Capital Group)

## The short answer

Bangkok has the widest choice, with 104 international schools and annual fees of THB 545,000 to 1.28 million at the upper-tier British, American and IB schools. Phuket has 19, led by British International School Phuket at THB 489,000 to 982,700 and UWC Thailand at THB 345,000 to 933,000. Pattaya and Chiang Mai each have 20 with top fees of THB 800,000 to 1 million. Koh Samui, Hua Hin and Krabi have far fewer options, and that should shape where a family buys.

## Key points

- Bangkok has 104 international schools, Phuket 19, Pattaya 20, Chiang Mai 20, Koh Samui 8, Hua Hin 5 and Krabi 1.
- Annual tuition at the upper-tier Bangkok schools runs from about THB 545,000 in the early years to THB 1.0 to 1.3 million in the final years.
- Phuket offers British, IB, American, French and Finnish curricula, with British International School Phuket and UWC Thailand at the upper end.
- Fees rise with year group, so budget for the final years and not the entry year.
- Choose the school before the property, because daily travel times on Phuket and in Bangkok are long.

Thailand's international schools are concentrated in Bangkok, with strong smaller clusters in Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai. At the upper-tier schools, expect annual tuition of about THB 500,000 in the early years and THB 1.0 to 1.3 million in the final years. On Koh Samui, in Hua Hin and in Krabi the choice is narrow, and for a family with children that can settle the question of where to buy.

Fees below are annual tuition for 2026/2027, from the lowest year group to the highest. Schools revise them each year, so confirm with the school before you rely on them.

## Bangkok

Bangkok has 104 international schools. The schools most often shortlisted by relocating families are these.

| School | Curriculum | Annual fees (THB) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bangkok Patana School | British, IB | 545,000 to 1,044,000 |
| NIST International School | IB | 650,200 to 1,132,800 |
| International School Bangkok (ISB) | American, IB | 681,000 to 1,219,000 |
| Harrow International School Bangkok | British | 634,600 to 1,063,000 |
| Shrewsbury International School Bangkok | British | 696,300 to 1,256,700 |
| King's College International School Bangkok | British | 636,500 to 1,098,500 |
| Wellington College International School Bangkok | British | 639,250 to 1,283,500 |
| Lycée Français International de Bangkok | French | 297,750 to 434,800 |

Location matters as much as reputation. NIST is in the centre, close to [Sukhumvit](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/bangkok/sukhumvit). Shrewsbury's main campus is on the [riverside](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/bangkok/riverside). Bangkok Patana is in the south-east of the city, and ISB and Harrow are in the northern suburbs, a long drive from the centre at school-run times. Families often choose the school first and then a home on the right side of town. See [Bangkok](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/bangkok).

## Phuket

Phuket has 19 international schools, and that range is one of the main reasons families choose the island.

| School | Curriculum | Annual fees (THB) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| British International School, Phuket (BISP) | British, IB | 489,000 to 982,700 |
| UWC Thailand | IB | 345,000 to 933,000 |
| Glenalmond Phuket International School | British | 490,000 to 750,000 |
| HeadStart International School | British | 347,000 to 540,000 |
| BCIS International School Phuket | British, French | 302,000 to 502,500 |
| Kajonkiet International School Phuket | British | 285,000 to 454,000 |
| Finnway International School Phuket | Finnish | 295,000 to 447,000 |
| Lighthouse International School Phuket | British, Canadian | 240,000 to 368,000 |

BISP is in the centre of the island, north of Phuket Town. UWC Thailand is in the north-east. Both are a manageable drive from the villa areas of [Bang Tao](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket/bang-tao) and [Layan](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket/layan), which is part of why those districts attract family buyers. From [Rawai and Nai Harn](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket/rawai-nai-harn) in the south, the run to either school is long. See [Phuket](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket).

## Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard

There are 20 schools around Pattaya, serving both resident families and staff of the nearby industrial estates.

| School | Curriculum | Annual fees (THB) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rugby School Thailand | British | 572,000 to 999,000 |
| St. Andrews International School Green Valley | British, IB, Dutch | 443,500 to 867,500 |
| Regents International School Pattaya | British, IB | 440,800 to 854,050 |
| Tara Pattana International School | British | 273,000 to 665,000 |
| International School Eastern Seaboard | American, IB | 357,600 to 646,000 |

Most of these are inland, east of the city, so a car is needed from the beach districts. See [Pattaya](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/pattaya).

## Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai has 20 international schools at fees well below Bangkok's.

| School | Curriculum | Annual fees (THB) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prem Tinsulanonda International School | IB | 416,000 to 814,000 |
| Lanna International School Thailand | British | 423,400 to 813,400 |
| Panyaden International School | British, IB | 321,000 to 594,000 |
| Chiang Mai International School | American | 341,700 to 590,200 |
| Nakornpayap International School | American | 304,500 to 521,800 |

Families should weigh the February to April smoke season, when air quality is poor. See [Chiang Mai](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/chiang-mai) and [climate and seasons](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/living/climate-and-seasons).

## Koh Samui, Hua Hin and Krabi

Choice narrows quickly outside the four main centres.

- **Koh Samui** has eight schools. International School of Samui has the highest fees, at THB 456,252 to 649,514, followed by PBISS at THB 255,500 to 470,340. See [Koh Samui](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/koh-samui).
- **Hua Hin** has five. Hua Hin International School, British and IB, charges THB 603,150 to 740,550. The others charge under THB 200,000. See [Hua Hin](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/hua-hin).
- **Krabi** has one, Krabi International School, following the British curriculum at THB 279,500 to 384,400. See [Krabi](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/krabi).

A single-school town carries a risk. If the school does not suit your child, the alternative is boarding or moving.

## How to budget and choose

Fees rise through the school, so use the final-year figure when planning. For two children at an upper-tier school, allow THB 1.5 to 2.4 million a year in tuition before extras. Our [cost of living](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/living/cost-of-living) guide puts that in the context of a household budget.

Visit before you buy property. Admissions at the most popular schools are selective, some year groups have waiting lists, and the academic year starts in August. Then draw the school-run on a map and look for a home inside it. The [area matchmaker](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/tools/area-matchmaker) can filter by family priorities.

## Questions

### Which curriculum is most common in Thailand's international schools?

The English national curriculum leading to IGCSE and A-levels is the most common, followed by the International Baccalaureate and American programmes. Several of the larger schools combine a British lower school with the IB Diploma in the final two years.

### Are there boarding schools in Thailand?

Yes. British International School Phuket, Rugby School Thailand near Pattaya, Regents International School Pattaya, Harrow International School Bangkok and Prem Tinsulanonda in Chiang Mai all take boarders. Confirm current boarding fees with each school, since the ranges below cover tuition only.

### Do school fees include everything?

No. Application fees, enrolment or capital fees, refundable deposits, uniforms, buses, lunches, trips and examination fees are usually charged on top of tuition. Ask each school for its full fee schedule.

### Can my children attend a Thai international school on my visa?

Dependants are covered under several long-stay visas, and schools can support student visas. The rules differ by visa type, so check the current position with the school and with Immigration before you commit.

## Sources

- [International Schools Database, Bangkok fees 2026/2027](https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/bangkok)
- [International Schools Database, Phuket fees 2026/2027](https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/phuket)
- [International Schools Database, Pattaya fees 2026/2027](https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/pattaya)
- [International Schools Database, Chiang Mai fees 2026/2027](https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/chiang-mai)
- [International Schools Database, Koh Samui fees 2026/2027](https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/koh-samui)
- [International Schools Database, Hua Hin fees 2026/2027](https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/hua-hin)
- [International Schools Database, Krabi fees 2026/2027](https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/krabi)