American School of Bangkok (ASB) is one of the longer established American curriculum schools in the Thai capital, founded in 1983 and now part of the wider Bangkok international school market mapped on our Bangkok city hub. The Sukhumvit campus delivers a United States style education from early years to Grade 12, anchored on Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards and topped by Advanced Placement courses in the senior years. Families weighing it against other options will find it positioned in the upper mid to premium fee tier for the city.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
ASB follows a United States curriculum framework built on Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, the same reference points used across accredited American schools. The pathway runs from early years through an elementary and middle school programme and into a high school diploma. At the senior level the school offers Advanced Placement courses, the college level examinations recognised by universities in the United States and increasingly across the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.
Teaching blends direct instruction with inquiry and project work, alongside social and emotional learning. Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation, the standard mark for American schools overseas, governs the academic programme, and membership of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools connects ASB to the regional network of American international schools. Families who want the broader picture of how the American system compares with the British and IB routes can read our American curriculum guide.
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American School of Bangkok (ASB) fees
American School of Bangkok sits in the upper mid to premium band on our Bangkok international school fees guide. Published tuition runs roughly from THB 190,000 to THB 363,000 per semester depending on the year group, so the annual headline figure for senior years reaches well into the premium range. Treat these as published figures that change each academic year and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Bangkok schools typically add a nonrefundable registration or application fee, a refundable deposit held against a place, and in some cases a one time capital or development levy. School bus charges of roughly THB 60,000 to THB 90,000 a year are standard for families outside walking distance, an important line given Bangkok traffic. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual cost rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
ASB admits on a rolling basis through the year, with the main intake aligned to the August start of the academic year. Applications generally ask for recent school reports, any external assessment records and, for older year groups, an interview or entrance assessment to confirm the right grade placement. Places in the most popular year groups fill ahead of August, so early enquiry helps.
Mid year entry is common in Bangkok because expatriate families move on corporate cycles, and ASB reviews late applications subject to space. Families relocating mid year should contact admissions directly to check availability in their child's grade.
Location and who goes there
The Sukhumvit campus sits on Soi 49 in Khlong Tan Nuea, Wattana, one of the most established expatriate belts in central Bangkok. The location suits families living along the central Sukhumvit corridor and the Thong Lor and Phrom Phong neighbourhoods, with the BTS Skytrain within reach for older students. Its central position is a contrast to the larger campuses on the city fringe, and it appeals to families who want a shorter commute and a city setting.
American and other English speaking families form a natural community around an American curriculum school, alongside Thai families seeking a United States pathway to university. For the wider landscape of who settles where, and the schools clustered along each line, see the Bangkok city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are American School of Bangkok fees?
Published tuition runs roughly from THB 190,000 to THB 363,000 per semester depending on the year group, placing ASB in the upper mid to premium band for Bangkok. Expect to add registration, a refundable deposit and bus charges. Confirm the current schedule with the school as fees change yearly.
Is American School of Bangkok a good school?
ASB is an established American curriculum school founded in 1983 and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the standard mark for American schools overseas. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's stage, your budget and your preferred curriculum. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does American School of Bangkok follow?
ASB follows a United States curriculum built on Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, with Advanced Placement courses at high school. It is accredited by WASC and is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools.
When do American School of Bangkok applications open?
ASB admits on a rolling basis through the year, with the main intake aligned to the August start of the academic year. Popular year groups fill ahead of August, so early enquiry is advised, and mid year places are reviewed subject to space.
Where is American School of Bangkok located?
The Sukhumvit campus is on Soi 49 in Khlong Tan Nuea, Wattana, in central Bangkok, within reach of the Thong Lor and Phrom Phong neighbourhoods and the BTS Skytrain.
