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When open days happen in 2026
Bangkok international schools do not share one open day calendar, but the pattern is consistent: open days and open mornings cluster in the autumn and winter, roughly October to January, ahead of the main August intake, with admissions decisions for the most popular year groups concentrated in the following months. Outside that window most schools still welcome individual visits on request, which is increasingly how families tour, since a personal visit can be arranged when it suits you and is tailored to your child's age. Because the dates are set school by school, start with our international schools in Bangkok directory to build a shortlist, then check each school's admissions page for its 2026 open day schedule.
| Period in 2026 | Typical visit pattern |
|---|---|
| October to January | Peak open day and open morning season ahead of the August intake |
| February to May | Fewer set events; private tours on request, around term dates |
| Mid April (Songkran) | Schools closed for the Thai New Year holiday; avoid for visits |
| June to mid August | Long summer break; limited availability until the new year starts |
What to expect
A Bangkok open day usually opens with a talk from the head or senior leaders, then a guided tour of the campus, classrooms and facilities, and time with the admissions team to discuss curriculum, places and fees. Larger schools often run age specific sessions, so an early years morning differs from a secondary one. Where the school allows it, take your child, because how they respond to a campus, the classrooms, the sport and the other children, tells you something no brochure can. A private tour, by contrast, is quieter and lets you ask pointed questions and see an ordinary school day rather than a staged event.
Shortlist before you visit
The school finder narrows Bangkok schools by curriculum, district and stage so your open day visits are focused on the right few.
Use the school finderQuestions to ask on the day
A visit is your chance to test the things that decide fit. Ask whether your child's year group has places for the intake you want and how the waiting list works. Ask about class sizes, the curriculum and examinations at each stage, and how the school supports new arrivals settling in. Ask what the full annual cost looks like once transport, lunches and extras are added, our guide to international school fees in Bangkok shows the usual charges so you can check the answers. If your child has additional needs, ask directly what learning support the school provides. Ask too about the move from primary into secondary, where the school's character can change.
Booking a visit and next steps
Most Bangkok schools ask you to register for an open day or book a personal tour in advance, so plan ahead and avoid the Songkran holiday in mid April and the summer break, when campuses close. Aim to visit three to five shortlisted schools rather than tour the whole city, so you can compare clearly. When you are ready to build that shortlist, use the school finder or browse the full Bangkok schools directory, and check term timing against our Bangkok school holidays 2026 guide.
Bangkok school open days 2026: FAQ
Most Bangkok international schools concentrate open days and open mornings in the autumn and winter, roughly October to January, ahead of the main August intake, with smaller tour opportunities through the rest of the year. Many schools now offer individual visits on request rather than only set open day dates. Check each school's admissions page for its 2026 schedule, as dates are set school by school.
Usually yes. Most Bangkok schools ask you to register for an open day or book a personal tour in advance so they can plan numbers and tailor the visit to your child's age. Individual tours often give a better sense of a school than a busy open day, so ask for one if the published dates do not suit you.
An open day typically includes a talk from senior staff, a campus tour, a chance to see classes and facilities, and time to ask the admissions team about curriculum, fees and places. Some schools run age specific sessions for early years, primary or secondary. Bring your questions and, where allowed, your child, since their reaction to a campus tells you a lot.
Yes. Because most Bangkok schools run rolling admissions, they will usually arrange a private tour at other times of year, around term dates. Avoid the Songkran period in mid April and the long summer break, when schools are closed, and confirm a date directly with the admissions office.
Visiting three to five shortlisted schools is usually enough to compare without losing track. Use a tool to narrow the list first so your visits are focused on schools that fit your child's stage, curriculum and your budget, then book tours at the strongest few. Quality of visit matters more than quantity.