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Bangkok Christian International School (BCIS)
Bangkok Christian International School is a faith-based American curriculum school founded by the Thai-Korean missionary community. While rooted in Christian values, it welcomes students of all faiths and offers education from kindergarten through high school with integrated Christian principles.
In brief
Founded by the Thai-Korean missionary community, BCIS operates as a Christian international school serving students from kindergarten through high school. The school follows an American curriculum framework while maintaining its Christian foundation throughout the educational program. Despite its religious roots, BCIS maintains an inclusive admission policy that welcomes students from all faith backgrounds, creating a diverse community united by shared educational goals rather than religious requirements.
The school integrates Christian values into its academic program, distinguishing it from secular international options in Bangkok while providing families with faith-based education in an international setting. However, BCIS operates with a relatively low public profile compared to established Bangkok international schools, with limited information available about specific facilities, student outcomes, or recent developments that would help parents evaluate its position within Bangkok's competitive international education market.
Strengths
- Christian values integrated throughout education while welcoming all faiths
- American curriculum pathway from kindergarten through high school
- Founded by missionary community with international perspective
- Inclusive admission policy regardless of religious background
Considerations
- Limited public information about facilities and academic outcomes
- Lower profile compared to established Bangkok international schools
- Unclear details about accreditation status and university placement records
- Limited transparency about fees, leadership, and recent developments
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | 3 | Annual | THB 258,300 |
| Kindergarten 2 | 4 | Annual | THB 258,300 |
| Kindergarten 3 | 5 | Annual | THB 264,300 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | Annual | THB 245,600 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | Annual | THB 245,600 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | Annual | THB 245,600 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | Annual | THB 271,600 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | Annual | THB 271,600 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | Annual | THB 274,600 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | Annual | THB 316,000 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | Annual | THB 316,000 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | Annual | THB 327,000 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | Annual | THB 327,000 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | Annual | THB 329,000 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | Annual | THB 333,000 |
| Application Fee | One-time | THB 5,000 | |
| Admission Fee (Kindergarten) | One-time | THB 120,000 | |
| Admission Fee (Elementary and High School) | One-time | THB 140,000 |
Head of school
David Maksel
David Maksel is an experienced educator currently serving as Principal at Bangkok Christian International School since June 2015, with prior roles as Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher (since August 1997) and Elementary Department Head (2004-2015). Holding a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (4.
Accreditations
- Cognia 01
Academic results
- AP Student Scores 2024 Multiple scores of 5/5 in AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP 2-D Art and Design, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Music Theory, and AP Chemistry. AP Student Scores 2025: Scores of 5/5 in AP Art 2D,