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Garden International School, Bangkok (Garden)
British curriculum school with fees at the higher end of the market.
In brief
Academics
IGCSE (2022): 48% A -A (new school record), 92% A -C, 93% of students achieved 5 A -C. One student scored 7 A and 2 A. A-Level (2022): 100% pass rate for second consecutive year, 63% A -A.
School life
Sports: Football, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, Athletics, Tennis, and Chess. The school is a founding member of GBAC (Greater Bangkok Athletics Conference) and a member of FOBISIA. The Arts: Music, Art, and Drama (core curriculum and ECAs).
Campus: Located on Yen Akat Road, Sathon. First School: Swimming pool, outdoor classroom spaces (water play, mud kitchen, sensory garden), cycling/scooting area, and cafeteria. Upper School (Primary & Secondary): Secondary building with science labs, art studio, design workshop, and ICT suites.
Student body
Total Enrolment: Approximately 390 students (as of 2025). Nationalities: Over 40 nationalities represented. Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 (per external data); Faculty includes 21 teaching staff (per Teacher Horizons).
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery (5 half days/week) | 2 | THB 142,500 |
| Pre-Nursery (5 full days/week) | 2 | THB 260,100 |
| Nursery | 3 | THB 324,900 |
| Reception | 5 | THB 395,400 |
| Year 1 to 6 | 5 | THB 431,100 |
| Year 7 to 9 | 11 | THB 502,500 |
| Year 10 (IGCSE) | 14 | THB 505,500 |
| Year 11 (IGCSE) | 15 | THB 504,600 |
| Year 12 and 13 (A-level) | 16 | THB 514,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | THB 5,000 | |
| Refundable Deposit | THB 40,000 | |
| Enrolment Fee (Foundation Stage) | THB 60,000 | |
| Enrolment Fee (Primary and Secondary) | THB 120,000 |
Reviews
- Sits at the affordable end of the Bangkok British-curriculum market, with grade 2 fees parents quote at around 406,500 baht versus 600k-800k at Bangkok Patana, NIST or St Andrews.
- Sathorn / Yen Akat location is part of the appeal: parents pair it with the French-language offer and proximity to the Goethe-Institut and Bangkok Dolphins swim school.
- One ex-student in primary-secondary said "there is a lot of stress here" and described mixed teaching quality, with strong primary teachers but a harder secondary experience and complaints about a PE teacher.
- Teacher signal is uneven: one applicant described a salary of "about $2500 after tax" with six preps including four exam classes and homeroom; another said the school contacted references before any interview or follow-up.
- The French-language stream is unusual for Bangkok and is repeatedly cited as a reason French families pick GIS over alternatives.
Positives
- Affordability vs. peer schools. Markedly lower fees than Patana, NIST, St Andrews; remains within budget through to grade 12 in parent fee comparisons.
- French-language stream. One of the few Bangkok schools teaching French as a second language; cited by French expat families as a reason to settle in Yen Akat.
Considerations
- Mixed academic experience. One current student described primary as positive but secondary as stressful and uneven on teacher quality.
- Teacher pay and recruitment. Applicants flag a low post-tax salary against a heavy teaching load, and a recruiting practice of contacting references before interview.
Leadership
Ms Georgina Cochrane
Ms Georgina Cochrane is the Principal of Garden International School, Bangkok. She is committed to providing a holistic and enriching education rooted in the British curriculum. Under her leadership, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where aspirations are awakened and dreams fulfilled, aiming for exceptional academic results and student ownership of learning.
Accreditations
- approved inspectorate no rating published for CIS, WASC, NEASC, COBIS/BSO, ISQM 01
- Duke of Edinburgh 02
Academic results
- A-Level 2022 pass rate 100%
- A-Level 2022 A* or A grades 63%
- IGCSE 2022 A*-A grades 48%
- IGCSE 2022 A*-C grades 92%