Headline tuition at Bangkok premium international schools sits at THB 700,000 to 1.2 million per year for senior years. The real total cost is meaningfully higher once capital levies, one-time enrolment fees, transport, uniforms and exam fees are added. Budget THB 900,000 to 1.5 million as a realistic per-child first-year all-in.
Headline tuition versus total cost
Headline tuition at Bangkok premium international schools sits at THB 700,000 to 1.2 million per year for senior years. The real total cost is meaningfully higher once capital levies, one-time enrolment fees, transport, uniforms and exam fees are added. Budget THB 900,000 to 1.5 million as a realistic per-child first-year all-in.
The capital levy question
Most premium Bangkok schools charge a one-time enrolment fee (refundable or non-refundable depending on the school) plus a capital levy. For schools like Bangkok Patana and NIST, expect THB 200,000 to 400,000 one-time. Refundability terms vary; read the contract.
Transport and uniforms
School transport sits at THB 70,000 to 130,000 per year depending on neighbourhood. Uniforms at THB 8,000 to 25,000 per year. Sports kit, music instruments, trips and activities add another THB 30,000 to 80,000 layered on top.
Exam fees
IGCSE, IB Diploma and AP exam fees are typically additional to tuition. Expect THB 50,000 to 100,000 across Years 11 and 13 combined.
Sibling discounts
Most schools offer sibling discounts at 5 to 15% off second and subsequent children. Verify the specific terms with each school. Some schools cap the discount at the primary years.