St Andrews International School Bangkok (St Andrews), Bangkok

Founded in 1997 and owned by Nord Anglia Education, St Andrews operates two campuses following the British National Curriculum through to IB Diploma. The primary campus on Sukhumvit 71 serves ages 2-11 with modern STEAM facilities and convenient BTS access, while secondary students attend the separate Srivikorn campus. The school achieved Outstanding ratings in both 2015 and 2018 BSO inspections, with inspectors praising excellent student progress despite being non-selective and serving many English-as-additional-language learners. Annual fees range from approximately THB 473,000 to THB 536,000, positioning it as moderately priced within Bangkok's international school market.

The student body represents over 40 nationalities with roughly 50% Thai and 50% international composition, including a significant 15% Japanese population making it popular among Japanese families. All students study Thai language plus choose from Mandarin, Spanish, or French, with dedicated mother tongue programs available. The school emphasizes global connections through Nord Anglia's network, offering international competitions and collaborative projects with sister schools worldwide. Teacher discussions consistently praise the head's leadership quality and describe competitive salary packages, with one educator noting seven years of positive experience and solid living standards on the compensation provided.

Strengths

Outstanding BSO inspection ratings in 2015 and 2018
Genuinely international student body with over 40 nationalities represented
Strong leadership praised by current and former teachers
Competitive teacher salaries allowing comfortable Bangkok lifestyle
Modern STEAM facilities and recent campus expansions
Convenient BTS access with free shuttle service
Moderate fee structure compared to premium Bangkok schools
Strong language program including Thai, plus choice of modern foreign languages
Nord Anglia global network providing international educational opportunities
Inclusive approach with strong SEN provision

Considerations

Two-campus model requires transition from primary to secondary locations
Part of large corporate education group with associated practices
Limited recent academic outcome data available publicly
Relatively new secondary campus structure since 2017 split
Teacher discussions suggest typical international school workload expectations

Academics

For the Class of 2025, students achieved an average IB Diploma score of 33 points (global average: 30.5) with a 95% pass rate. 13 students scored 40 points or higher. For the 2024/2025 IGCSE cohort, 87% of students achieved five or more A - C grades, and 40% of all grades were A or A.

School life

Sports include swimming (Marlins), football (Flames), rugby, water polo, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, badminton, tennis, golf, and Muay Thai. Arts programs feature visual arts (anime/manga, resin art), music (orchestra, wind band, senior choir, Thai music band), and drama (productions for KS2, KS3, and High School). Over 100 ECAs are offered, including VEX Robotics, SCUBA & Marine Science, Chess, Dungeons and Dragons, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

The school operates across two campuses: a dedicated Primary School at Sukhumvit 71 and a High School at Sukhumvit 1020. Facilities include 25-metre outdoor saltwater swimming pools, all-weather Astroturf pitches, air-conditioned gymnasiums, a multi-purpose sports hall, and a fitness/yoga centre. Creative spaces feature a 260-seat theatre, drama and music suites, art studios with a kiln, and design technology labs (Apple classroom).

Student body

Total enrolment is over 2,000 students (approx. 900 primary and 1,100 high school) representing 60+ nationalities. The demographic is approximately 50% Thai and 50% international.

Fee	Age	Type	Amount
Foundation Stage 1	3	Annual	THB 400,700
Foundation Stage 2	4	Annual	THB 607,200
Foundation Stage 3	4	Annual	THB 636,200
Year 1	5	Annual	THB 636,200
Year 2	6	Annual	THB 636,200
Year 3	7	Annual	THB 662,700
Year 4	8	Annual	THB 662,700
Year 5	9	Annual	THB 662,700
Year 6	10	Annual	THB 662,700
Year 7	11	Annual	THB 735,700
Year 8	12	Annual	THB 735,700
Year 9	13	Annual	THB 735,700
Year 10	14	Annual	THB 800,400
Year 11	15	Annual	THB 710,300
Year 12	16	Annual	THB 849,100
Year 13	17	Annual	THB 745,100
Application Fee		One-time	THB 6,500
Reservation Fee (Foundation Stage Only)		One-time	THB 50,000
Enrolment Fee (Year 7 - Year 13)		One-time	THB 90,000
Enrolment Fee (Year 1 - Year 6)		One-time	THB 160,000

Parents and prospective teachers consistently put it in the same conversation as Bangkok Prep, NIST, Patana and ISB when discussing strong British-curriculum options on the Sukhumvit side, though one rung below the top three on price and selectivity.
Repeatedly named for inclusion. One parent of a Down Syndrome child said Nord Anglia St Andrews is one of the few Bangkok schools they found willing to support the full spectrum, citing an in-school inclusive learning centre. Another flagged it as strong for dyslexia accommodations.
Reputation tied to the Nord Anglia operator. Teachers describe a large support department with in-house therapists. Salaries are seen as below the very top tier (NIST, ISB, Patana) but competitive for Bangkok.
Older iSchoolAdvisor reviews (about seven years old) are uniformly positive on facilities, teacher availability and "safe, comforting" environment. No recent independent parent reviews surfaced.
The Sukhumvit 71 location is treated as a practical advantage by parents living on that side of the city, avoiding the longer commutes to Patana in Bang Na or NIST near Asoke.

Paul Schofield