Bangkok Patana School
A not-for-profit British school in Bang Na, east Bangkok, founded in 1957. The English National Curriculum runs to Year 11, then the IB. Pupils come from 68 nationalities.
Prospectus · Updated 20 October 2026
Fees a year USD
16,200–31,100
Pupils
2,340
Ages
2–18
IB average
36
In brief
Thailand's first British international school opened in 1957. It teaches 2,340 pupils aged 2 to 18 (June 2026) on one campus in Bang Na. (I)GCSE in Year 11 leads to the IB Diploma or the IB Career-related Programme.
All-in fees for 2026/27 run from USD 16,200 (Pre-Nursery) to USD 31,100 (Year 12) a year. Thai and foreign families pay the same. New pupils pay a USD 7,450 entrance fee and a USD 1,490 refundable deposit.
A not-for-profit foundation owns the school. Each nationality is capped at 20 per cent of pupils. Thai families apply once a year.
› Sources
Celebrating The End of an Era and Welcoming the 2026 · School Fees Announcement 2026 · Policies and Placement 2026 · Governance and Organisation 2026 · Thai Student Application 2026 · Bangkok Patana School Profile 2025/26 2025 · About Bangkok Patana School 2026 · Nursery and Foundation Stage 2026 · Bangkok Patana School 2026 · IB school directory 2026
What the community says
Feedback from parents and people in the community. Updated 20 October 2026
Pros
- Children settle in and make friends quickly
- Wide sport and activity programme
- Large campus with three pools
- Staff know pupils despite the size
- Thai pupils become fluent in English
Worth knowing
- Long waits, especially for Thai pupils
- A wealthy, well-connected parent body
- Mixed views on how bullying is handled
- Long bus rides from central Bangkok
- Heavy costs in the first year
Teacher feedback
- Long hours and high expectations
- Supportive colleagues and a thorough induction
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มองหา รร นานาชาติ แถวบางนาค่ะ 2018 · ถามจริงต้องรวยโคดขนาดไหนครับถึงจะส่งลูก2-3คนเรีย 2013 · ส่องค่าเทอม 5 โรงเรียนนานาชาติน่าสนใจในไทย ที่กิ 2023 · จะเอาหลานเข้านานาชาติ แต่waiting list ยาวมาก ปกต 2020 · ส่งลูกเรียนบางกอกพัฒนา ปกติจบมาแล้วเด็กทำงานอะไร 2025 · ขอข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับโรงเรียนบางกอกพัฒนาหน่อยค่ะ 2013 · Bangkok Patana School ดีไหม ค่าเทอมเป็นอย่างไร? 2026 · Bangkok School Report 2019 · Bangkok School Report Questions and Answers 2026 · Reviews and Ratings of Bangkok Patana School 2025 · Staff Reflections 2026
Fees
| Pre-Nursery | 2–3 | USD 15,300 | USD 16,200 |
| Nursery | 3–4 | USD 17,200 | USD 18,100 |
| Reception | 4–5 | USD 19,100 | USD 20,000 |
| Years 1 and 2 | 5–7 | USD 22,300 | USD 23,200 |
| Year 3 | 7–8 | USD 23,500 | USD 24,400 |
| Years 4 and 5 | 8–10 | USD 23,700 | USD 24,600 |
| Year 6 | 10–11 | USD 24,200 | USD 25,100 |
| Years 7 to 9 | 11–14 | USD 25,100 | USD 26,000 |
| Year 10 | 14–15 | USD 28,500 | USD 29,400 |
| Year 11 | 15–16 | USD 21,100 | USD 22,000 |
| Year 12 | 16–17 | USD 30,200 | USD 31,100 |
| Year 13 | 17–18 | USD 22,300 | USD 23,200 |
- Fees for 2026/27
- All in = tuition plus capital assessment fee (USD 894, every pupil, billed termly with tuition)
- One fee table for Thai and foreign pupils
- Years 11 and 13 pay no tuition in Term 3
Enrolment fees & charges
| Application feeThai applicants pay it when shortlisted | USD 164 | No |
| Entrance fee, first childCan be staggered for Pre-Nursery to Year 1 joiners | USD 7,450 | No |
| Entrance fee, each further child | USD 5,960 | No |
| DepositReturned on leaving with notice, less unpaid fees | USD 1,490 | Yes |
Additional fees & charges
| School bus, round trip | USD 2,390 to USD 3,600 | A year, by zone |
| Bus car seat | USD 161 | A year, Pre-Nursery to Year 1 bus users |
| Set lunch | USD 644 | A year, Years 7 to 13 |
| English support (EAL) | USD 3,130 | A year when required, Years 1 to 9 |
| Activities | USD 13 | Admin charge per block, plus activity costs |
| Instrumental lessons | USD 20 | Per 30-minute lesson |
| Speech and language therapy | USD 52 | An hour; assessment USD 224 |
| Exam fees | Per exam | Years 11 and 13 |
Primary lunch and most residential visits
First-year cost, joining at 5
| Tuition, Years 1 and 2 | USD 22,300 |
| Capital assessment fee | USD 894 |
| Application fee | USD 164 |
| Entrance fee, first child | USD 7,450 |
| Deposit, refundable | USD 1,490 |
| First year in all | USD 32,300 |
| Of which returned when you leave | USD 1,490 |
Leaves out the bus, uniform, Secondary lunch, a laptop and EAL support.
First-year cost, joining at 11
| Tuition, Years 7 to 9 | USD 25,100 |
| Capital assessment fee | USD 894 |
| Application fee | USD 164 |
| Entrance fee, first child | USD 7,450 |
| Deposit, refundable | USD 1,490 |
| First year in all | USD 35,100 |
| Of which returned when you leave | USD 1,490 |
Leaves out the bus, uniform, Secondary lunch, a laptop and EAL support.
Sibling discount
- Third child — 5% off tuition
- Fourth child — 10% off
- Fifth and later — 15% off
- Third child on — 20% off buses
Payment
- Three terms, invoiced in advance
- USD 1,490 on acceptance, set against fees
- Thai credit cards — instalments
Late payment
1% a month on overdue fees
Leaving
- One term's notice in Terms 2 and 3
- Half a term's notice in Term 1
- USD 1,490 fee for late notice
Refunds
By the half term, for earlier leaving dates
› Sources
School Fees Announcement 2026 · Tuition and Fees 2026 · Non-Thai Student Application 2026 · Thai Student Application 2026
Location
Address
643 La Salle Road (Sukhumvit 105), Bangna Tai, Bangna, Bangkok 10260
Nearest station
Bearing (BTS Sukhumvit Line), 2 km
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Contact Us 2026 · Journey to School 2026 · Bearing BTS station 2026 · ถ้าผมจะไปโรงเรียนบางกอกพัฒนานั่งรถไฟฟ้าสายสีอะไร 2024
Accreditations and inspections
Accreditations
- CIS, since 2000
- IB World School, Diploma since 1994
Next visit
May 2027, CIS with ONESQA
Programmes
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related Programme
Memberships
FOBISIA
School codes
- IB 000765
- CEEB 695190
- Cambridge TH100
- Edexcel 98001
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Pupils and teaching
Curriculum
- English National Curriculum to Year 11
- (I)GCSE in Years 10 and 11
- IB Diploma or IBCP, Years 12 and 13
Adults in class
Pre-Nursery — up to 7 children per adult
Early years
- UK Early Years Foundation Stage
- Learning through play
- Pre-Nursery in its own building
Pupil mix
- 68 nationalities
- Thai 20%, British 14%
- North American 11%
Taught in
English
Languages
- Thai, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Mandarin
- One chosen from Year 3
Home languages
- Thai department for Thai nationals
- Dutch teachers on campus
- Other home languages as activities
English support
- English assessed before entry
- Two extra hours a week, Years 3 to 9
- USD 3,130 a year when required
- Charged for six terms at most
Learning support
- Support for Learning team, mostly in class
- Learning plans reviewed with parents
- Speech therapist, charged
- Another school suggested for some needs
Gifted and talented
Enrichment team for able pupils
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Nursery and Foundation Stage 2026 · Primary School Inclusion 2026 · Primary Home Language 2026 · Key Stage 4 2026 · Senior Studies 2026 · Bangkok Patana School Profile 2025/26 2025 · Interactive Map 2026 · Key Stage 2 2026 · School Fees Announcement 2026 · Non-Thai Student Application 2026
Results and destinations
Exams at 16
- (I)GCSE, Cambridge and Edexcel
- Most take 9 or 10
Exams at 18
- IB Diploma, about 95% of pupils
- IB courses or IBCP for others
IBCP
- First cohort graduated in 2026
- 90% pass rate (2026)
University offers
- 657 offers from 19 countries (2026)
- Oxford, Cambridge and Brown (2026)
| 2026 | 137 | 36 | 22% | 99% | ||
| 2025 | 128 | 35 | 21% | 99% | 66% | |
| 2024 | 122 | 36 | 24% | 30 | ||
| 2023 | 130 | 37 | 27% | 99% | 66% |
University destinations
US 28%UK 24%Australia 12%Asia 12%Europe 11%Canada 2%Other 11%
US 28%
+ 4 more
- Boston University
- Purdue
- Wisconsin
- Georgia Tech
UK 24%
+ 4 more
Asia 12%
- NUS
- HKU
- Chulalongkorn
- Mahidol
- Thammasat
- NTU
- KAIST
- Keio
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Universities: Classes of 2024 and 2025
Country split: Class of 2025
Senior Studies 2026 · Bangkok Patana School's IB Results continue 70 Y 2026 · Bangkok Patana School Profile 2025/26 2025 · Celebrating The End of an Era and Welcoming the 2026 · Excellent IB Results 2024 · Bangkok Patana School Profile 2023/24 2023 · Student Achievement 2026 · Key Stage 4 2026
Staff
Staff
Just over 300 teachers
Where from
About 85% from the UK or British schools abroad
› Sources
About Bangkok Patana School 2026 · Staff Reflections 2026
Facilities
Sport
- 50 m and 25 m pools, learn-to-swim pool
- Sports hall, three courts, climbing wall
- Gymnastics centre with foam pit
- Eight floodlit tennis courts
- Football and rugby pitches, cricket nets
- Squash courts, fitness suite
Arts
- Arts Centre with 600-seat theatre
- Black box studio, recording studio
- Exhibition Hall
Learning
- Primary and Secondary libraries
- Science Centre
- Senior Studies building
Early years
- Separate early-years buildings
- Cycle track, sensory stream
Other
- Filtered fresh air in every building
- Two medical units
- Outdoor classroom with pond
› Sources
Interactive Map 2026 · Nursery and Foundation Stage 2026 · School Services 2026 · Air Quality on Campus 2019
School life
The day
Hours
- 7.30am to 2.30pm
- Activities to 4.30pm
School year
- Three terms
- Mid-August to late June
Lunch
- Included to Year 6
- Paid from Year 7
Bus
- Own fleet of 235 buses
- Door to door, a monitor on each
- Shuttle from Bangna BTS, Year 8 up
Beyond lessons
Activities
- 500+ a week
- Four eight-week blocks
Sport
- Swimming, gymnastics, tennis, football academies
- FOBISIA, SEASAC
Music and arts
- An instrument for all, Years 7 to 9
- Nearly 600 take private lessons
Trips
- Residential visits from Year 3
- About 130 trips a year
Programmes
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Model United Nations
Care
Pastoral
- Weekly tutorial programme
- Counsellors in both schools
Medical
Nurses in two medical units
Security
ID card on show on campus
Air quality
- Filtered, pressurised buildings
- Activities follow an hourly AQI
Devices
Own laptop from Year 6
Uniform
- Uniform to Year 11
- Dress code, Years 12 and 13
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Key Stage 1 2026 · Key Stage 2 2026 · Nursery and Foundation Stage 2026 · School Fees Announcement 2026 · School Services 2026 · Journey to School 2026 · Extra-curricular Activities 2026 · Beyond the Classroom 2026 · Arts at Bangkok Patana School 2026 · Pastoral Support 2026 · Primary School Inclusion 2026 · Air Quality Policy 2025 · Air Quality on Campus 2019 · Interactive Map 2026 · Bangkok Patana School 2026
Admissions
Who can join
Thai nationals
- Yes, through a yearly Thai intake
- Applications 1 September to 15 January
Visas
Non-immigrant visa required
Residence
Must live in Bangkok with a parent
Entry
- Any year with space
- Many years full
Selection
- Places balanced by nationality and gender
- Non-selective academically
Age cut-off
31 August (converter)
Applying
Documents
- Two years of school reports
- Confidential recommendation from current school
Assessment
- English test for non-native speakers
- In person, Pre-Nursery to Reception
Deadlines
15 January 2027, Thai nationals
Waiting list
- Waiting pools when years are full
- Siblings and alumni families first
To accept a place
USD 1,490 initial payment, set against fees
Contact
Tours
On campus or by Zoom
admissions@patana.ac.th
Phone
+66 2 785 2200
› Sources
Policies and Placement 2026 · Non-Thai Student Application 2026 · Thai Student Application 2026 · Contact Us 2026 · Admissions 2026 · Excellent IB Results 2024 · การจัดอันดับโรงเรียนนานาชาติที่มีนักเรียนมากที่ส 2024
Leadership
Chris Sammons
Head of School, since 2023
Principal of West Island School, Hong Kong, from 2016 to 2023; earlier at St Katherine's School, Bristol. Holds an MA in neuroscience and psychology of mental health from King's College London.
Matt Seddon
Secondary Principal
Read maths and statistics at York and trained to teach through Cambridge. Spent ten years on the founding secondary leadership team at Kellett School, Hong Kong. Holds the NPQSL and NPQH.
Sarah McCormack
Primary Principal, since 2021
Thirteen years in senior leadership at international schools in Hong Kong and Ireland. Read American Studies at Hull, trained in Hackney and holds a master's in education leadership from Bristol.
Past leaders, 2008 to 2023
- Matt Mills · Head of School · 2008–2023The school's longest-serving head. Led it for 15 years and retired in June 2023.
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Ownership, changes and plans
1957
Opens in founder Rosamund Stuetzel's garden bungalow on Ploenchit Road
1994
Authorised to teach the IB Diploma
2000
Accredited by the Council of International Schools
2007
Sports hall opens
2008
Matt Mills becomes Head of School
2019
Filtered fresh-air systems fitted in 28 buildings
2023
Chris Sammons succeeds Matt Mills as Head of School
2026
First IB Career-related Programme pupils graduate
Next · May 2027
CIS re-accreditation visit, held jointly with ONESQA
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Celebrating The End of an Era and Welcoming the 2026 · An Early Chapter of Patana 2026 · Bangkok Patana School 2026 · IB school directory 2026 · Council of International Schools Re-accreditatio 2026 · Giving to Bangkok Patana School 2026 · Air Quality on Campus 2019 · Head of School Appointment 2022 · A Star-Studded Send-Off for Bangkok Patana's Hea 2023 · Senior Studies 2026 · Bangkok Patana Turns 70 2026