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Amnuay Silpa School (ANS)
ANS operates as a genuinely bilingual institution, delivering both Thai national curriculum (leading to O NET exams) and British international curriculum (IGCSEs and A Levels) from Nursery through Year 13.
In brief
ANS operates as a genuinely bilingual institution, delivering both Thai national curriculum (leading to O-NET exams) and British international curriculum (IGCSEs and A-Levels) from Nursery through Year 13. The school has earned recognition as Asia's first 'Thinking School' accredited by Exeter University and holds the distinction of being Thailand's only bilingual school with full FOBISIA membership. Recent academic results show 45% of IGCSE grades at A*-A level and 96% A-Level pass rates, with students regularly earning scholarships to top universities including University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Toronto.
Located in Phayathai district, the school serves families who value its unique positioning between Thai and international education. The 'Thinking School' approach emphasizes critical thinking skills alongside traditional academics, while extensive enrichment programs include Model UN, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, competitive sports in FOBISIA tournaments, and the ANS Titans swim team. With nearly 100 years of history and alumni including six Thai prime ministers, the school maintains strong connections to Thai society while preparing students for global universities through its dual-pathway approach.
Strengths
- Unique bilingual Thai-British curriculum pathway rare among Bangkok international schools
- Strong academic results with 45% IGCSE A*-A grades and 96% A-Level pass rate
- CIS accredited and only bilingual school in Thailand with full FOBISIA membership
- Established history dating to 1926 with notable alumni including six Thai prime ministers
- Asia's first 'Thinking School' accredited by Exeter University
- Regular university scholarships to top institutions globally
- Comprehensive enrichment including Model UN, Duke of Edinburgh, and competitive sports
- Small class sizes and personalized tutoring through Excellerate Scheme
Considerations
- Bilingual approach may not suit families seeking purely international education
- Thai curriculum components require additional time commitment beyond international stream
- Less mentioned in expatriate community discussions compared to ISB or Bangkok Patana
- Campus described as 'compact' which may limit facilities compared to newer international schools
- Fee information not readily available for comparison with other Bangkok schools
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 3 | THB 476,300 |
| Reception | 5 | THB 485,500 |
| Year 1 | 5 | THB 488,250 |
| Year 2 | 6 | THB 492,000 |
| Year 3 | 7 | THB 492,000 |
| Year 4 | 8 | THB 492,000 |
| Year 5 | 9 | THB 496,000 |
| Year 6 | 10 | THB 496,000 |
| Year 7 | 11 | THB 503,800 |
| Year 7 | 11 | THB 566,800 |
| Year 8 | 12 | THB 509,800 |
| Year 8 | 12 | THB 581,800 |
| Year 9 | 13 | THB 513,800 |
| Year 9 | 13 | THB 591,800 |
| Year 10 | 14 | THB 513,800 |
| Year 10 | 14 | THB 591,800 |
| Year 11 | 15 | THB 513,800 |
| Year 11 | 15 | THB 609,165 |
| Year 12 | 16 | THB 516,800 |
| Year 12 | 16 | THB 626,800 |
| Year 13 | 17 | THB 516,800 |
| Year 13 | 17 | THB 626,800 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | THB 3,000 | |
| Deposit (Year 11-13) | THB 50,000 | |
| Deposit (Nursery-Year 10) | THB 100,000 | |
| Admission Fee | THB 320,000 |
Reviews
- Reputation among teachers sits a step below the top international tier, comparable to a mid-tier-2 or tier-3 international school despite the bilingual format. Salary and quality of life are noted as good for a non-T1 Bangkok school.
- One parent flagged that all communication runs through email, causing delays in urgent situations, and that the school did not proactively contact a parent after a child's accident.
- One parent praised the headmaster and standard of teaching but flagged growing class sizes, traffic and parking around the campus, and high local pollution as reasons to consider switching.
- Older reviews are short and uniformly positive ("loved the school", "best school"), with no detail on academics or pastoral care.
Positives
- Teacher and sector reputation. Internationalteachers Reddit consistently places Amnuay Silpa as a well-regarded bilingual school where pay and conditions are vouched for, though clearly below the Bangkok top tier.
Considerations
- Communication and responsiveness. Email-only communication causes delays; one parent reported having to chase the school after a child's accident.
- Campus and traffic. Class sizes have grown and pickup traffic around the campus is heavy enough that one parent said they were considering moving schools.
- Curriculum positioning. Bilingual school teaching IGCSE; sits between Thai and full international options, and is non-profit.
Leadership
Mr. Andrew Parry
Andrew Parry is the Principal of Amnuay Silpa School in Bangkok, Thailand, where he has served for nearly 15 years, starting as a Year 2 class teacher and advancing to lead the Foundation & Primary Phase before becoming Principal.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- COBIS Patron's Accreditation and Compliance 02
Academic results
- IGCSE and A Levels Top performing bilingual school in Thailand
- O-Net scores Superior performance compared to schools nationwide
- Overall IELTS Scores Last 5 Years Consistently high scores
Location
304/1, Thanon Si Ayutthaya, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand