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Aster International School Bangkok (Aster)
A British-curriculum school on the ground floor of the Bangkok Gardens complex in Sathorn, opened in 2022 on the site of the former New Sathorn International School. IGCSE and A Level, at a more accessible fee point.
In brief
Aster International School opened in 2022 on the ground floor of the Bangkok Gardens complex off Narathiwas Road in Sathorn, on the site of the former New Sathorn International School. It teaches the British curriculum through IGCSE and A Level to around 550 pupils aged two to eighteen, requires its teachers to hold UK qualified teacher status, and is accredited under British Schools Overseas. David Figes has been founding principal since it opened. Its fees sit at the lower end of Bangkok's British-school range.
Parents describe professional, supportive teaching and children who are keen to go to school and come home talking about their lessons. Value for money is a recurring reason families choose it.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | 2 | THB 317,190 |
| Nursery - Reception | 3 | THB 400,539 |
| Year 1 - 2 | 5 | THB 449,160 |
| Year 3 - 4 | 7 | THB 457,263 |
| Year 5 - 6 | 9 | THB 468,840 |
| Year 7 - 9 | 11 | THB 509,358 |
| Year 10 | 14 | THB 561,450 |
| Year 11 | 15 | THB 538,296 |
| Year 12 | 16 | THB 578,814 |
| Year 13 | 17 | THB 555,662 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Refundable Deposit | THB 65,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (Pre-Nursery to Reception) | THB 65,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (Year 1 to Year 13) | THB 125,000 |
Reviews
- Parent commentary is light, recent and broadly positive, framed by the school's youth (opened 2022) and small enrolment.
- Parents describe children who are eager to attend and come home talking about lessons. Teaching is described by parents as professional and supportive, with British Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) requirements highlighted in school messaging that parents echo.
- Fees come up as a recurring positive frame: directory data places Aster at the lower end of Bangkok's British-international fee tier, and parent and broker commentary picks up on the value angle.
- Campus is in Yan Nawa on Sukhumvit Soi 24, which positions it within central expat catchments.
Positives
- Teaching. Parents describe teachers as professional and engaged; school requires UK QTS, which parents reference approvingly.
- Pricing and value. Annual fees sit below most established British-international peers in Bangkok; value is a recurring frame.
Considerations
- Newness and scale. Opened 2022, building toward a target capacity of around 600. Pool of parent voices is small.
Leadership
David Figes
David Figes is a seasoned international education leader with 16 years of experience, currently serving as Founding Principal of Aster International School Bangkok since June 2022.
Accreditations
- TH_ONESQA 01
- EDT 02
- British Schools Overseas (DfE) 03
Academic results
- Result IGCSE and A-Level curriculum mentioned, but specific recent numerical results not found on the website.
Location
289/2-289/5 Soi 24, Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Rd, Chong Nonsi, Yan Naw Yanawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand