Shrewsbury International School Riverside is one of the best known British schools in Bangkok, founded in 2003 on a riverside campus beside the Chao Phraya and named for Shrewsbury School in England. It runs the English curriculum across a full age range and finishes with A Level, a clear British route to university. It sits alongside city names such as Bangkok Patana and Harrow Bangkok, and this profile sets out how it compares.
Shrewsbury International School Riverside at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | English National Curriculum; IGCSE; A Level in the sixth form |
| Stages | Early years to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Affiliation | Named for Shrewsbury School in England |
| Fee band | Premium for the city |
| Campus area | Riverside, Chao Phraya, central Bangkok |
Curriculum and academics
Shrewsbury follows the British curriculum from the early years, building toward IGCSE and then A Level in the sixth form rather than the IB Diploma. That single A Level route suits families set on a British university pathway who want depth in a focused set of subjects. English is the language of instruction, with Thai and additional languages taught through the school, and the school has a strong record in sport, music and drama.
To weigh Shrewsbury against the rest of the field, use the British curriculum schools in Bangkok hub and ask the school for its most recent IGCSE and A Level outcomes rather than long run averages.
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Shrewsbury Riverside fees
Shrewsbury sits in the premium band for Bangkok, with tuition rising at each stage and reaching the top of the range 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 fee, a refundable deposit and optional bus and meal costs.
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 applicants sit an age appropriate assessment, with sixth form entry conditional on IGCSE or equivalent results that support the chosen A Level subjects.
As one of the most sought after British schools in the city, some year groups can carry waiting lists, so applying well ahead is sensible, particularly for entry into the senior school.
Location and who goes there
The Riverside campus sits beside the Chao Phraya river in the central south of Bangkok, served by river transport and the surrounding road network. Families who choose Shrewsbury often live in the central and riverside districts, and the school also runs an early years city campus elsewhere in the centre. To compare options across the city see Bangkok Patana in Bangna and start from the Bangkok city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shrewsbury International School Riverside a British school?
Yes. It teaches the English National Curriculum from the early years, with IGCSE and then A Level in the sixth form, and is named for Shrewsbury School in England.
Does Shrewsbury Riverside offer A Level?
Yes. The sixth form leads to A Level rather than the IB Diploma, a clear British route to university.
How much are Shrewsbury Riverside fees?
Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury International School Riverside?
The campus sits beside the Chao Phraya river in the central south of Bangkok.
What ages does Shrewsbury Riverside take?
The school takes children from the early years through to Year 13, roughly ages 3 to 18.
