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Wells International School Bangkok (Wells)
Operating from multiple Bangkok campuses including On Nut, Wells has built a reputation over 25+ years as an accessible international option following American curriculum standards. The school serves a diverse community of expatriate and Thai families seeking quality international education without the premium pricing of Bangkok's tier one institutions.
In brief
Wells International School has been running since 1998 and teaches around 500 pupils from nursery to Grade 12 on Sukhumvit Road in Bang Chak. It has been accredited by WASC since 2009. Annual fees run from THB 246,000 in nursery to THB 546,000 in Grades 11 and 12, below the pricing of Bangkok's top-tier schools.
Parents describe a friendly, family-like school where teachers know the children well and the administration is approachable, with a caring rather than high-pressure style. One parent said staff helped their child settle smoothly after joining mid-year.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 3 | THB 246,000 |
| Kindergarten 1 (K1) | 3 | THB 270,000 |
| Kindergarten 2 (K2) | 4 | THB 279,000 |
| Kindergarten 3 (K3) | 5 | THB 290,000 |
| Grades 1-2 | 6 | THB 373,200 |
| Grades 3-4 | 8 | THB 412,000 |
| Grades 5-6 | 10 | THB 444,000 |
| Grades 7-8 | 12 | THB 470,000 |
| Grades 9-10 | 14 | THB 516,000 |
| Grades 11-12 | 16 | THB 546,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee (K1-G12) | THB 4,500 | |
| Damage Deposit (Refundable) | THB 35,000 | |
| Campus Development Fee (Nursery-K3) | THB 70,000 | |
| Campus Development Fee (Grades 1-12) | THB 130,000 |
Reviews
- Parent reviews are positive about a friendly, family-like atmosphere, close teacher-child relationships, supportive mid-year transition, and approachable administration.
- The same parent signal points to a balanced, caring style rather than a high-pressure school culture.
- Teacher-side comments mostly support the picture of a warm community and supportive staff, though one staff review raises concern about ownership priorities and another says the school is losing appeal.
Positives
- Family atmosphere. Parents describe a friendly, close-knit environment where teachers know children well.
- Settling and support. One parent says staff handled a mid-year transition supportively and helped their child settle.
Considerations
- Staff-side cautions. Teacher comments are mostly warm about colleagues and students, but include concerns about leadership priorities and momentum.
Leadership
Dr. Ray D. de la Peña
de la Peña, originally from a diverse family in Kauaʻi, Hawaii, holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, a graduate diploma in Secondary Science & Math Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, a M. Ed in International Teaching from Framingham State University, and a Doctor of Education from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Accreditations
- WASC since 2009 01
- ISAT, EARCOS, TISAC/BISAC participates, AISAA, ASAC 02
Academic results
- SAT 10 average Above global averages
- AP Scholars with Honors (2012) 2
- AP Scholars (2012) 5