Bangkok Patana School is the oldest British international school in Thailand, founded in 1957 and located in the Bang Na area of Bangkok. It teaches the English National Curriculum across a full age range and offers a sixth form choice of A Level or the IB Diploma, giving families two recognised routes to university from one school. It sits alongside city names such as Harrow Bangkok and Shrewsbury Riverside, and this profile sets out how it compares.
Bangkok Patana School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | English National Curriculum; IGCSE; A Level and the IB Diploma in the sixth form |
| Stages | Early years to Year 13 (ages 2 to 18) |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Status | Not for profit foundation; the oldest British school in Thailand |
| Fee band | Premium for the city |
| Campus area | Bang Na, south east Bangkok |
Curriculum and academics
Patana follows the British curriculum from the early years and through IGCSE, then offers a choice of A Level or the IB Diploma in the sixth form. That dual senior pathway lets families pick depth in a focused set of A Level subjects or the broad structure of the Diploma, and is a key part of the school’s appeal. English is the language of instruction, with Thai and a range of modern languages taught through the school.
As a large, long running foundation school, Patana combines academic breadth with extensive co curricular, sport and arts provision. To weigh it against the rest of the field, use the British curriculum schools in Bangkok hub and ask the school for its recent IGCSE, A Level and IB Diploma outcomes.
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Bangkok Patana fees
Patana sits in the premium band for Bangkok, with tuition rising at each stage and highest in the sixth form. The figures are indicative only and should be confirmed with the school, as fees are reviewed annually. Budget beyond tuition for a one off registration or foundation fee and optional transport and meals.
For the wider cost picture see the Bangkok British curriculum hub, or estimate your own total with the fee calculator.
Admissions
The academic year runs from August and the main intake follows it, with rolling entry where places exist. Families provide recent school reports and references, and applicants complete age appropriate assessments, with sixth form entry conditional on IGCSE or equivalent results that meet the requirements for A Level or the IB Diploma.
As one of the most popular schools in Bangkok, some year groups carry waiting lists, so applying six to twelve months ahead is sensible.
Location and who goes there
Patana is in the Bang Na area of south east Bangkok, off Sukhumvit and within reach of the residential communities popular with expat families along the Sukhumvit corridor. Living in the eastern and south eastern districts keeps the commute manageable in Bangkok traffic. To compare nearby options see Harrow Bangkok and start from the Bangkok city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bangkok Patana the oldest British school in Thailand?
Yes. Founded in 1957, Bangkok Patana is the oldest British international school in Thailand.
What curriculum does Bangkok Patana follow?
Patana follows the English National Curriculum and IGCSE, then offers a choice of A Level or the IB Diploma in the sixth form.
How much are Bangkok Patana fees?
Patana sits in the premium band for Bangkok, with fees rising to the top of the range in the sixth form. Figures are indicative, so confirm with the school.
Where is Bangkok Patana School located?
The campus is in the Bang Na area of south east Bangkok, off Sukhumvit.
What ages does Bangkok Patana take?
The school takes children from the early years through to Year 13, roughly ages 2 to 18.
