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KIS International School Reignwood Park (KIS RP)
KIS International School Reignwood Park is Bangkok's first full IB boarding school, opened in August 2024 on a 60-acre suburban campus serving students aged 3-18. While offering the complete IB continuum and modern facilities, the new campus faces challenges with…
In brief
Opened in August 2024 as part of KIS International School's expansion, the Reignwood Park campus represents Bangkok's first full IB day and boarding school on a sprawling 60-acre site in the suburbs. The school offers all four IB programmes - Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme - continuing KIS's 25-year tradition as one of the world's first PYP schools established in 1998. The campus features modern facilities designed for experiential learning, with boarding accommodations for students seeking residential education within the IB framework.
Despite the impressive facilities and full IB authorization, the Reignwood Park campus has struggled with enrollment and staffing challenges since opening. Teacher discussions reveal concerns about the remote suburban location creating difficulties for staff and families, with low student numbers after 2.5 years of operation and multiple senior management departures. The school operates under a 'One School, Two Campuses' model with the original city center KIS Bangkok location, though the suburban campus has yet to establish the community atmosphere that characterizes the original campus.
Strengths
- Bangkok's only full IB boarding school with all four IB programmes available
- Expansive 60-acre modern campus with purpose-built facilities
- Part of established KIS network with 25+ years of IB experience
- Low student-to-teacher ratios enabling personalized attention
- Boarding facilities for residential students seeking IB education
Considerations
- Remote suburban location creates challenges for staff and family access
- Low enrollment numbers after 2.5 years of operation
- Multiple senior management departures affecting leadership stability
- New campus still developing community culture compared to established city center location
- Limited public information about academic results or university placement data
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| EY Prep | 3 | Annual | THB 560,000 |
| Early Years 1 | 3 | Annual | THB 661,600 |
| Early Years 2 | 3 | Annual | THB 682,600 |
| Early Years 3 | 3 | Annual | THB 798,000 |
| Grade 1 to Grade 5 | 6 | Annual | THB 876,900 |
| Grade 6 to Grade 10 | 11 | Annual | THB 945,000 |
| Grade 11 and Grade 12 | 16 | Annual | THB 997,600 |
| Application Fee | One-time | THB 6,000 | |
| School Development Fund (refundable, one-time) | One-time | THB 250,000 | |
| Registration Fee | One-time | THB 260,000 |
Reviews
- Sister campus of KIS Bangkok in Lam Luk Ka, opened on a green-field site north of the city. The IB framework, teacher culture and brand carry across.
- Parent reviews concentrate on rigour plus pastoral warmth. One Reignwood Park parent said "the IB curriculum at this school is truly exceptional" and another that "the blend of rigorous academics and compassionate staff has truly propelled my child."
- Boarding is available, and parents looking for an out-of-city campus with full IB pathway are the natural audience.
- Independent signal is shallow given the campus is new. The directory pool is uniformly positive but small, with very limited critical voices on open forums.
- Reputational lift comes from the Bangkok campus's track record on IBDP scoring rather than independent results from Reignwood Park.
Head of school
Khanum Thampi
Mrs. Khanum Thampi, Founder and Head of School, has led MYIS with a commitment to excellence for 30 years. She holds a Master’s in Education from Pacific Oaks University and draws inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach, which shapes the school’s philosophy.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- TH_ONESQA 02
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2024 average 35 points
- University offers 700+