The American School of Bangkok is one of the city's longest serving American curriculum schools, founded in 1983 and teaching from nursery through to grade 12. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers Advanced Placement courses in the high school, and it appears among the American options on our Bangkok city hub. The school operates a central Sukhumvit campus and a larger Green Valley campus on the eastern edge of the city.
This is an independent reference page. No school pays to be listed on GlobalSchoolGuide, and the facts below were researched from the school and public sources at the time of writing, with anything unconfirmed marked not published.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
The school follows an American curriculum aligned to United States standards, leading to a US High School Diploma with Advanced Placement courses for students aiming at selective universities. AP is offered through the College Board, and the High School Diploma plus AP record is the combination American universities recognise most readily, while remaining a valid route into the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
Teaching emphasises inquiry and project work alongside the core academic programme, in the American tradition. If you are weighing the American route against the IB Diploma or British A Levels, our American curriculum guide explains how the High School Diploma and AP fit together and who they suit.
Not sure this is the one?
Answer a few questions and our school finder shortlists three Bangkok schools matched to your child and budget.
The American School of Bangkok fees
The American School of Bangkok sits in the upper mid band on our Bangkok international school fees guide, a recognised American programme priced below the very top tier of the city's flagships. Fees rise with each grade and differ between the two campuses, so treat any single figure as indicative and confirm the current schedule with the campus you are applying to.
Budget for the usual Bangkok extras alongside tuition: a registration fee, a deposit, uniform or dress code items, examination and AP entry fees in the high school and an optional bus service. Our fee calculator helps turn the headline tuition into a realistic annual total once those line items are added.
Admissions
The academic year follows the American calendar and begins in August, so the main application window runs through the preceding spring and summer, with through year entry where places allow. Assessment is age appropriate and draws on previous school records, with English and subject readiness checked for older applicants and a review of transcripts for high school entrants.
With students from more than forty nations across the two campuses, places in popular grades can be limited. The practical first steps are to contact the campus admissions team, share recent reports and transcripts and arrange a visit.
Location and who goes there
The original Sukhumvit campus sits in the Watthana district in central eastern Bangkok, convenient for families along the Sukhumvit corridor, while the Green Valley campus in Bang Phli, in Samut Prakan province towards the airport, offers a larger site with more space and a day and boarding option. The choice between them usually comes down to where a family lives and whether they want a compact city campus or room to spread out.
The community is broadly international with a strong American and wider expatriate presence, reflecting the curriculum and the university destinations it serves. For how these districts compare across the city and the other schools nearby, return to the Bangkok city hub.
Reviews
We do not yet have verified parent reviews for this school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so we publish reviews only once we can confirm they come from real families. If your child attends or has attended The American School of Bangkok, we would value your first hand account. Share your experience through the school reviews hub and help the next relocating family decide with better information.
Frequently asked questions
How much are The American School of Bangkok fees?
The school sits in the upper mid band on our Bangkok fees guide, priced below the very top tier of the city's flagships. Fees differ between the two campuses, so confirm current rates with admissions and budget for a registration fee, a deposit, AP entry and an optional bus service.
What curriculum does The American School of Bangkok follow?
The school follows an American curriculum leading to a US High School Diploma, with Advanced Placement courses offered through the College Board in the high school.
Is The American School of Bangkok accredited?
Yes. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Green Valley campus also holds New England Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation. Confirm current accreditations with the school.
When do The American School of Bangkok applications open?
The school follows the American calendar and starts in August, so most families apply through the preceding spring and summer, with through year entry where places allow and age appropriate assessment.
Where is The American School of Bangkok located?
The school runs a Sukhumvit campus in the Watthana district of central Bangkok and a larger Green Valley campus in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, towards the airport.
