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KIS International School Bangkok (KIS)
Established in 1998 as one of the world's first Primary Years Programme schools, KIS has grown into a full IB continuum institution serving students from Early Years through Grade 12.
In brief
KIS International School was founded in 1998 as one of the world's first schools to teach the IB Primary Years Programme, and now runs the full IB continuum for around 700 pupils from early years to Grade 12 on its campus in Huai Khwang. It was re-accredited by CIS in 2023. Diploma results have averaged around 34.5 points over five years, against a world average of 30, and fees sit at the upper end of the Bangkok market.
Teachers are what parents praise most: caring, responsive and quick to talk online or in person. The community comes next, with an active parents' association that has its own office on campus, a student council that drives events, and security guards who know pupils by name. One parent described their son going from failing almost every subject at another Bangkok school to thriving at KIS.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years Prep (Half day) | 3 | THB 440,100 |
| Early Years 1 | 3 | THB 596,500 |
| Early Years 2 | 3 | THB 631,600 |
| Early Years 3 to Grade 5 | 3 | THB 725,500 |
| Grade 6 to Grade 10 | 11 | THB 859,700 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | THB 944,600 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | THB 882,600 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | THB 6,000 | |
| Registration Fee (Grade 11 and Grade 12) | THB 185,000 | |
| School Development Fund (refundable, one-time) | THB 250,000 | |
| Registration Fee (Early Years Prep to Grade 10) | THB 260,000 |
Reviews
- An IB-continuum school that draws strong, consistent parent praise on academics and community. IBDP results have averaged about 34.5 over five years against a world average of 30.
- Teachers are the most-cited strength. Parents repeatedly describe staff as caring, responsive and willing to communicate online or in person at short notice.
- Community is the second pillar. Parents talk about security guards who know students by name, an active parents' association with its own on-campus office, and a student council that drives events.
- One parent recounted moving their son from another Bangkok international school to KIS and watching him go "from failing basically every subject" to thriving.
- Fees sit at the upper end of the Bangkok market, with annual tuition for senior years reaching the high THB 800,000s. Cost is rarely raised as a complaint in parent feedback, but pricing is what differentiates KIS from mid-tier peers.
Positives
- IB outcomes. Sustained five-year IBDP average around 34.5 vs 30 worldwide.
- Teaching staff. Teachers cited as accessible, caring and proactive in communication.
- Community feel. Tight-knit, family-oriented school with engaged parent and student bodies.
Considerations
- Fees. Premium pricing, rarely flagged as a complaint by current parents.
Leadership
Dr. Carolyn Mason Parker
Dr. Carolyn Mason Parker serves as Head of School at KIS International School Bangkok, with over 14 years of experience in international education leadership, including roles as Director/Head of School at Qatar Academy Sidra, Principal positions at GEMS International School-Al Khail and Qatar Academy Sidra, and MYP Coordinator at Lincoln Community School.
Accreditations
- CIS re-accredited 2023 01
- EARCOS ISAT AISAA, MRISA 02
Academic results
- IB Diploma average score 2022 33
- IB Diploma pass rate 2022 90%