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Beaconhouse Yamsaard International School (BYIS)
An early-years and primary school in Prawet, founded 1984, part of the wider Beaconhouse education group.
In brief
Beaconhouse Yamsaard International School is an early-years and primary school in Prawet, part of the wider Beaconhouse education group and founded in 1984. It takes children from two to twelve on a programme based on the English National Curriculum and is accredited by CIS and NEASC. Annual fees run from THB 219,392 in Nursery to THB 255,614 in Year 7.
Parents describe a safe, welcoming school with lovely staff and a broad range of subjects. One parent called it as good as other international schools but far more affordable, and a former pupil said the teaching had kept improving on return visits.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 3 | THB 219,392 |
| Kindergarten 1 | 3 | THB 225,757 |
| Kindergarten 2 | 4 | THB 225,548 |
| Year 1 | 5 | THB 232,092 |
| Year 2 | 6 | THB 232,265 |
| Year 3 | 7 | THB 239,004 |
| Year 4 | 8 | THB 237,861 |
| Year 5 | 9 | THB 237,861 |
| Year 6 | 10 | THB 237,861 |
| Year 7 | 11 | THB 255,614 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Fee | THB 1,500 | |
| Application Fee | THB 2,500 | |
| Registration Fee | THB 50,000 |
Reviews
- The parent pool is small but consistent. Reviewers describe a safe, welcoming environment with diverse curriculum options and lovely staff.
- One reviewer framed the school as "international and equally good, but way more affordable" relative to other Bangkok international schools.
- One alumni voice said the faculty quality has stayed decent and continued to improve in revisits after graduation.
- Staff-side reviews on the broader BYS group flag high turnover, communication gaps and last-minute changes; this sits in the background but rarely surfaces in the parent review pool.
- The Hua Hin campus has drawn separate complaints about discipline and authoritarian policies; those concerns are not part of the Bangkok BYIS pool and are not transferred here.
Positives
- Affordability. Positioned as a more accessible Bangkok international option without dropping below international-school baseline
- School atmosphere and safety. Parents describe a welcoming environment, lovely staff and confidence in safety arrangements
- Curriculum breadth. Diverse academic options across the English National Curriculum-based programme
Considerations
- Staff turnover (background). Staff-side reviews flag high turnover and management communication issues at the BYS group level
Leadership
Rudolf Pierre Kitshoff
Rudolf Pierre Kitshoff holds a Bachelor of Education from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, specializing in junior high/intermediate/middle school teaching.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2024 average 38 points
- A* / A at A Level 2024 52%