Cities / Bangkok / St Andrews International School, Sukhumvit 107 (S107)
St Andrews International School, Sukhumvit 107 (S107)
Founded in 1997 as part of the St Andrews group in Thailand, the school operates under Cognita's educational umbrella on a surprisingly large, leafy campus in Bangkok's Sukhumvit 107 area.
In brief
Founded in 1997 as part of the St Andrews group in Thailand, the school operates under Cognita's educational umbrella on a surprisingly large, leafy campus in Bangkok's Sukhumvit 107 area. Principal Carl Hutson leads the institution after extensive international experience, delivering an enhanced UK National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through to IB Diploma Programme. The school emphasizes multilingual education with Thai, Mandarin, and French language options, alongside a strong service learning program that includes water tank construction projects in northern Thailand and refugee support work.
With approximately 450 students representing over 40 nationalities, St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 maintains a more intimate scale than many Bangkok international schools, creating what students and teachers describe as a 'villagey feel' and family-like community. The school features dedicated Early Years facilities, swimming programs from age 2, and an active house system that builds school spirit through weekly house t-shirt days. However, unlike established Bangkok institutions with extensive public profiles, specific fee structures, IB results, and university placement data remain unavailable, making it difficult for parents to assess academic outcomes compared to peer schools.
Strengths
- Close-knit community atmosphere with family-like feel
- Large green campus in urban Bangkok setting
- Strong multilingual program with Thai, Mandarin, and French options
- Active service learning programs including international projects
- Small school size allows for personalized attention
- Part of established Cognita educational group
- Experienced international leadership under Principal Carl Hutson
Considerations
- Limited public information about fees and academic results
- Smaller school size may limit subject choices and facilities compared to larger institutions
- Receives fewer mentions in parent forums compared to tier-one Bangkok schools
- Academic track record less documented than established competitors
Academics
IB Results (2025): 95% IBDP pass rate, 100% IBCP pass rate, average IBDP score of 33 points, top score of 40 points. IGCSE Results (2025): 100% pass rate, 44% A -A (9-7), 90% C and above (4+). (2024): 100% IBDP pass rate, 100% IBCP pass rate.
School life
Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Gymnastics, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Badminton, Table Tennis, Inline Skating, Athletics, Rugby. Arts/Music: Creative Arts, Drama, Choirs, Rock Club, Private music lessons (guitar, piano, violin, bass), Film Making and Animation, Stop Motion Animation, Jewelry Making, Mosaics. Clubs/Interests: Minecraft Programming, Robotics, Science Club, Math Club, Chess, MUN (Model United Nations), Duke of Edinburgh International Award, Grow Green Club, Cooking/Baking, Public Speaking, Embroidery.
36,000 SQM campus. Sports: 9,000 SQM playground and sports facilities, 4,000 SQM multipurpose sports arena with fitness and dance studios, 4,050 SQM FIFA standard astroturf football pitch, 25m swimming pool, outdoor basketball courts, modern gymnasium. Arts: 250-seat theatre/auditorium, creative art department, black box studio, film studio, music recording studio.
Student body
Total enrolment: Approximately 450-600 students. Nationalities: 40+ nationalities represented (approx. 50% Thai, 50% international).
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (3 half days) | 2 | THB 220,000 |
| Nursery (4 half days) | 2 | THB 293,000 |
| Nursery (3 full days) | 2 | THB 348,500 |
| Nursery (5 half days) | 2 | THB 366,000 |
| Nursery (4 full days) | 2 | THB 464,500 |
| Nursery (5 full days) | 2 | THB 580,500 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | THB 636,000 |
| Reception | 4 | THB 642,000 |
| Year 1 | 5 | THB 692,500 |
| Year 2 | 6 | THB 692,500 |
| Year 3 | 7 | THB 699,500 |
| Year 4 | 8 | THB 699,500 |
| Year 5 | 9 | THB 699,500 |
| Year 6 | 10 | THB 699,500 |
| Year 7 | 11 | THB 753,000 |
| Year 8 | 12 | THB 753,000 |
| Year 9 | 13 | THB 753,000 |
| Year 10 | 14 | THB 772,500 |
| Year 11 (2 terms) | 15 | THB 761,500 |
| Year 12 | 16 | THB 799,000 |
| Year 13 (2 terms) | 17 | THB 783,500 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | THB 5,000 | |
| General Deposit | THB 10,000 | |
| Enrolment Fee (Year 7 to Year 13) | THB 70,000 | |
| Enrolment Fee (Early Years to Year 6) | THB 120,000 |
Reviews
- Parents describe a small, family-feel campus on the Bang Na end of Sukhumvit. Children known by name, close-knit parent body, BTS Bearing access cited as a practical advantage for working families.
- Treated by Bangkok teaching forums as a credible second-tier choice. One Reddit poster listing well-regarded Bangkok schools put S107 in the same group as Sathorn, Dusit, Shrewsbury, Kings, VERSO and Ruamrudee.
- All-through structure (age 2 to 18) with British curriculum and IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13 noted as a draw for parents who want continuity rather than switching schools at secondary.
- Cognita ownership is the recurring caveat. Teachers describe the school positively but note the same group-level concerns flagged across the other Cognita St Andrews campuses, including pay below NIST, ISB and Patana.
- Independent parent reviews online are limited and skew older. Recent voices come mainly from teaching forums and school-circle Facebook groups rather than open parent communities.
Positives
- Community feel. Parents and visitors describe a villagey, family-focused campus where children are known individually. Parent involvement is strong.
- Curriculum continuity. All-through Foundation to IB Diploma, valued by families wanting to avoid school changes at secondary.
- Tier positioning. Named on Bangkok teacher and parent shortlists alongside Shrewsbury, Kings and the other St Andrews campuses as a credible second-tier British/IB option.
Considerations
- Operator caveat. Cognita ownership cited as a practical reality, with the usual concerns about pay and group priorities offset by what teachers describe as a well-run individual campus.
Leadership
Caroline Ratcliffe
Mrs. Oluwayemisi Ayoola Thomas has served as Principal of AIT International School since at least 2019, when she was appointed Acting Principal, and continues in the role as per the official school website and AIT directory in 2025.
Accreditations
- CfBT 2nd tier 01
- IB World School 02
- FOBISIA, ISAT, ISAA 03
Academic results
- IGCSE 2023 pass rate 100%
- IGCSE A and A* (9-7) 30%
- IGCSE C+ 82%