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Ekamai International School (EIS)
A non-profit, co-educational Christian school in Phra Khanong, founded 1946, running an American curriculum with Advanced Placement options for around 1,300 pupils.
In brief
The school serves Bangkok's international community through the American curriculum system, which typically prepares students for US-style high school diplomas and college preparation programs. This positions it within Thailand's competitive international education sector alongside established institutions serving expatriate and local families seeking American-style education pathways.
Without detailed information about the school's campus location, facilities, student demographics, academic outcomes, or fee structure, families considering this institution would benefit from direct engagement with school administrators. The limited online presence suggests prospective parents should arrange campus visits and meetings to properly evaluate the school's educational approach, teaching quality, and suitability for their children's needs.
Strengths
- American curriculum pathway for families seeking US-style education
- Located in Bangkok serving international community
- Provides alternative to British and IB curriculum schools in the area
Considerations
- Limited public information available about school operations
- Academic performance data not readily accessible
- Campus facilities and resources unclear without direct contact
- Student demographics and class sizes unknown
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K to K2 | 3 | THB 120,000 |
| K3 | 5 | THB 120,000 |
| G1 | 6 | THB 120,000 |
| G2 | 7 | THB 120,000 |
| G3 | 8 | THB 120,000 |
| G4-G7 | 9 | THB 120,000 |
| G8 | 13 | THB 120,000 |
| G9 | 14 | THB 130,000 |
| G10 | 15 | THB 130,000 |
| G11 | 16 | THB 130,000 |
| G12 | 17 | THB 130,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | THB 3,500 | |
| Book Deposit (70% refundable) | THB 30,000 | |
| Development Fund (100% refundable) | THB 100,000 | |
| Registration Fee | THB 150,000 |
Reviews
- Ekamai sits at the affordable end of Bangkok's international segment, and that price point is the most consistent reason families surface it. Multiple parents name it among "the cheapest in Bangkok" for international fees.
- The school's Adventist-Christian framing is treated as a feature rather than an obstacle by most parents in the public pool: students come from many religious backgrounds and parents are generally supportive of the religious-studies and activities programme.
- Character formation, conduct, and teacher concern for students are recurring strengths in editorial coverage. The American curriculum and WASC accreditation give a recognisable senior-school exit route.
- A sister school, BAIS, runs to grade 8 and is sometimes recommended alongside Ekamai for younger families.
- Direct critical voices in the public pool are very limited; a thread asking parents for older-kids feedback was removed before it could surface comparisons. Pool skews positive but is not deep.
Positives
- Affordability. Repeatedly cited as one of the cheaper international-school fee structures in Bangkok
- Character and conduct. Discipline, character formation and teacher concern for students are stated strengths
- Curriculum and accreditation. American curriculum with WASC and AAA accreditation provides a recognisable exit route
Considerations
- Adventist Christian framing. Religious studies and activities are part of the programme; parents from other faiths report this works
- Forum footprint. Public review pool is shallow; few direct critical voices
Leadership
Saowanee Kiatyanyong
Saowanee Kiatyanyong serves as the Director of Ekamai International School, the most senior administrative leader, and Secretary of the Board of Management.
Accreditations
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 01
- TH_ONESQA 02