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| Criteria | Bangkok Patana School Updated 2026-05-21 | NIST International School Updated 2026-05-21 |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | British / English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma Programme |
| Curriculum type | British, IB | IB |
| Location | Bang Na | Sukhumvit / Asok |
| Annual fee (THB) | ฿525k – ฿1005k | ฿628k – ฿1095k |
| Age range | 2–18 | 3–19 |
| Class size | Secondary directory reports average ~22, max ~23 (verify with admissions) | Not publicly listed |
| Language support (EAL) | Formal EAL support. Language acquisition support in Key Stage 1 and discrete EAL provision in Key Stages 2 and 3. | Formal English language support: EAL in Elementary Years 1–6, English Language Acquisition in Years 7–11, and English B in Years 12–13. |
| Learning support (SEN) | Inclusion support is publicly referenced. Parents should ask admissions for current SEN capacity, thresholds, and whether external support is required. | Student support is referenced, but detailed SEN capacity was not fully public in reviewed sources. Ask about current learning support thresholds. |
| Facilities | Large purpose-built campus, Sports facilities, Theatre and performing arts spaces, Science and arts facilities, Libraries, Swimming and outdoor play facilities (verify by tour) | Urban Sukhumvit campus, IB learning spaces, Arts and athletics facilities, Service learning and activities programme, Wellbeing and counselling support |
| Admissions difficulty | Highly selective | Highly selective |
| Admissions availability | Contact admissions; waitlist possible for popular year levels | Contact admissions |
| Application fee | THB 4,000 (listed as THB 5,500 from 1 August on official fee page) | THB 6,000 |
| Capital / enrolment fee | Entrance fee THB 250,000 for first child / THB 200,000 for siblings; refundable deposit THB 50,000 | Registration fee THB 265,000; campus development fee options apply — verify directly with admissions |
| Best fit for | Families wanting a large, established British curriculum school with IGCSE and IB senior pathways, Students who benefit from a broad co-curricular programme, Families living near Bang Na or eastern Bangkok | Families wanting a full IB pathway in central Bangkok, Internationally mobile families, Students comfortable with inquiry-based learning and a highly international environment |
| Possible concerns | High fees and possible waiting lists, Large campus/community may feel overwhelming for some younger students, Verify exact annual tuition against the latest official fee schedule | High fees and selective admissions, Central Bangkok traffic, Verify fee details against the latest official schedule — some figures from secondary fee listings |
| Last updated | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 |
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