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British Columbia International School Bangkok (BCISB)
BCIS Bangkok operates under Canadian provincial certification but functions primarily as a local Thai school with international branding. Teacher discussions reveal concerns about the school's viability, with one educator noting uncertainty about whether the institution would continue operating.
In brief
British Columbia International School is a small Canadian school in Bang Wa, Phasi Charoen, and the only school in Thailand teaching the British Columbia curriculum. Founded in 2007, it has around 350 pupils aged three to eighteen and is accredited by WASC. Annual fees run from THB 387,000 in kindergarten to THB 570,000 in Grades 10 to 12. Recent graduates have taken up places on international programmes at Mahidol and Chulalongkorn universities.
Families and teachers describe a small school with a close community. Teachers also report that pupils with little English are admitted mid-year without strong English-language support.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| K.1 - K.3 | 3 | THB 387,000 |
| G.1 - G.3 | 6 | THB 403,000 |
| G.4 | 9 | THB 463,000 |
| G.5 | 10 | THB 479,000 |
| G.6 | 11 | THB 479,000 |
| G.7 - G.8 | 12 | THB 500,000 |
| G.9 | 14 | THB 507,000 |
| G.10 - G.12 | 15 | THB 570,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery Bedset (K1/K2, compulsory) | THB 2,500 | |
| Application Fee | THB 5,000 | |
| Damage Deposit (refundable) | THB 50,000 | |
| Registration Fee | THB 130,000 |
Reviews
- Parents and teachers frame BCISB as a small Canadian-curriculum option in Bangkok with a tight community, set against unhappy teacher accounts of pay, support and management.
- One teacher wrote: 'I wouldn't recommend bcisb either, from personal experience. Look towards the more renowned British schools for a halfway decent salary and hopefully a modicum of professionalism.'
- An older teacher thread describes the school as in danger of losing its BC certification with low salaries, no housing allowance and weak past leadership, while noting some teachers do renew contracts.
- Staff describe a friendly, fun environment for early-career teachers in Bangkok, but flag low pay relative to other Bangkok internationals, weak HR, no housing, mid-year admissions of non-English-speaking pupils and limited EAL support.
- The Canadian-school directories and the school's own materials describe a warm parent community and small classes; no substantive parent reviews surfaced independently.
Positives
- Small community and Canadian-curriculum niche. Posters and directories describe a small school with a close community, the only BC-curriculum option in Thailand.
Considerations
- Teacher pay and conditions. Reddit and Glassdoor reviewers flag low salaries by Bangkok international-school standards, no housing allowance, and HR they call weak.
- EAL and admissions practice. Glassdoor staff describe the school admitting non-English-speaking pupils mid-year without strong EAL provision.
- Past leadership and accreditation worries. An older forum thread says the school had been in danger of losing BC certification under prior leadership; later posts note recent improvements.
Leadership
Hadden Allen
Hadden Allen serves as Head of School at British Columbia International School of Bangkok.
Accreditations
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 01
Academic results
- University acceptances 2026 Mahidol University International College for Biological Science (Pre-Medicine), Chulalongkorn University for Bachelor of Arts and Science in Integrated Innovation (International Program)