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Brighton College Bangkok, Krungthep Kreetha (Brighton KK)
Brighton College Bangkok opened in 2018 as Bangkok's newest premium British school, charging fees up to THB 892,000 annually. The school offers 21-22 A Level subjects with strong early IGCSE results, though it lacks the established track record of Bangkok's…
In brief
Brighton College Bangkok delivers the National Curriculum for England from Nursery through Year 13, culminating in IGCSEs and A Levels. The school serves under 400 students on a purpose-built campus in Krungthep Kreetha, with capacity for up to 1,500. Academic selectivity is high, with specialist subject teaching beginning in Year 4. The inaugural IGCSE cohort in 2019 achieved 100% A-B grades, with 83% scoring A-A.
The school positions itself among Bangkok's premium British institutions, offering one of the widest A Level programmes with 21-22 subjects available. Facilities include modern classrooms, a 650-seat theatre, and music practice rooms supporting the performing arts programme. University placement support helps Sixth Form students secure places at top global universities, though specific destination data remains limited given the school's recent establishment.
Strengths
- Extensive A Level subject choice with 21-22 options available
- Strong early IGCSE results showing 83% A*-A grades
- Purpose-built modern campus with excellent performing arts facilities
- Specialist teaching begins earlier than typical UK schools
- Direct affiliation with prestigious Brighton College UK
- Small class sizes due to current enrollment under capacity
Considerations
- Among Bangkok's most expensive schools with fees reaching THB 892,000
- Limited track record compared to established Bangkok international schools
- Currently operating well under capacity at under 400 students
- No IB programme option for families preferring that pathway
- Newer school without extensive alumni network or university placement history
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | 2 | Annual | THB 590,300 |
| Nursery | 3 | Annual | THB 669,500 |
| Reception | 5 | Annual | THB 711,000 |
| Year 1 | 5 | Annual | THB 823,500 |
| Year 2 | 6 | Annual | THB 823,500 |
| Year 3 | 7 | Annual | THB 854,500 |
| Year 4 | 8 | Annual | THB 854,500 |
| Year 5 | 9 | Annual | THB 894,700 |
| Year 6 | 10 | Annual | THB 894,700 |
| Year 7 | 11 | Annual | THB 901,300 |
| Year 8 | 12 | Annual | THB 920,100 |
| Year 9 | 13 | Annual | THB 920,100 |
| Year 10 | 14 | Annual | THB 988,900 |
| Year 11 | 15 | Annual | THB 988,900 |
| Year 12 | 16 | Annual | THB 1,021,800 |
| Year 13 | 17 | Annual | THB 1,021,800 |
| Application Fee | One-time | THB 5,000 | |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | One-time | THB 150,000 | |
| Admission Fee | One-time | THB 200,000 |
Reviews
- A large all-through campus on Krungthep Kreetha Road that opened in 2016, run as a sister school to Brighton College in England rather than a franchise.
- Parent voice on directories and forums is overwhelmingly positive on culture: warm community, kind staff, daily wellbeing sessions, and a pastoral house system.
- Reported A Level results land 2023 at 80 percent A-A, putting outcomes within the band of top UK co-educational day schools, and the first IGCSE cohort hit 100 percent A-B.
- Staffing is heavy on UK independent-school recruits, with around twenty percent moving directly from Brighton College UK and three-quarters from leading UK schools.
- One published teacher review on a directory cited high turnover, communications gaps and recruiting strain in 2021. A 2024 teacher review describes a culture of kindness and a forward-thinking environment.
Head of school
Nick Gallop
Nick Gallop has served as Head Master of Brighton College Bangkok since January 2022. Previously, he was Headmaster at Stamford School (2016-2022) and held senior leadership roles at The Portsmouth Grammar School and Wellington College.
Accreditations
- British Schools Overseas (DfE) 01
Academic results
- IGCSE A* / A 50%
- IGCSE A*-A 80%
- A Level A* - B 80%
Location
Soi Krungthep Kreetha 15/1 , Krungthep Kreetha Road, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok