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Magic Years International School
Long-running early years and primary school now branded MYIS International School, on a 10-rai campus in Nonthaburi. Started in 1990 in founder Khanum Thampi's house on Sukhumvit Soi 42 and has been an IB World School since 2012.
In brief
Long-running early years and primary school now branded MYIS International School, on a 10-rai campus in Nonthaburi. Started in 1990 in founder Khanum Thampi's house on Sukhumvit Soi 42 and has been an IB World School since 2012.
Programme runs Pre-school through Grade 6 on the IB Primary Years Programme, with the school describing itself as the first stand-alone kindergarten in Thailand to be PYP-authorised. Class sizes are 14 to 18, accreditation is in place with ONESQA, and the school is a member of ISAT.
The school is small, settled and child-led. The relaxed Nonthaburi setting means a longer drive for families based around central Sukhumvit. Reviews emphasise the warmth of the community, staff continuity and the unhurried atmosphere. The school does not run a secondary, so families are choosing it for the early-years experience and planning a transfer for middle school.
Reviews
- Parents describe a small, nurturing kindergarten and primary in Pak Kret following the IB Primary Years Programme, with class sizes around 14 to 18.
- Recurring positives: warm, family-centred atmosphere, strong personalised attention and a purpose-built campus opened in 2017.
- Recurring concerns: tuition is high relative to comparable Bangkok schools at this stage, and some parents flag facility limitations.
- One international teacher said the Pak Kret/Nonthaburi location means a long trip into central Bangkok.
- The school does not run an IB Diploma programme; commentary focuses on early years and primary, not upper-school outcomes.
Positives
- Small classes and nurturing tone. Parents praise small class sizes (14 to 18), personalised attention and a family-centred atmosphere through the early years.
Considerations
- Campus and facilities. New 2017 purpose-built campus is a draw, but some parents say facilities still need improvement.
- Fees relative to comparable schools. Parents flag tuition as relatively high for the stage of education offered.
- Location. Pak Kret/Nonthaburi base means a long commute into central Bangkok; lower living costs nearby but limited weekday access to the city.
- Curriculum scope. PYP only; school does not offer the IB Diploma, so families needing a complete K-12 path will move on.
Location
22 122 หมู่ที่ 3 Soi Prasoet Islam, Tambon Bang Talat, Amphoe Pak Kret, Chang Wat Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand