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Traill International School Bangkok (Traill)
One of Thailand's oldest international schools, founded 1966 in Bang Kapi and deliberately kept to under 400 pupils across 26 nationalities. National Curriculum for England through to A Level, with Thai, French, Mandarin and Japanese on offer.
In brief
Operating from Bang Kapi district for over 55 years, Traill follows the National Curriculum for England from kindergarten through A Levels under Head Teacher Gordon Espley-Jones' leadership. The school deliberately maintains a boutique model with under 400 students representing more than 26 nationalities, creating an intimate educational environment where individual attention is possible. Teachers are recruited internationally from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa, providing diverse educational perspectives within the British framework.
Academic performance shows solid results with 76% IGCSE pass rates, 89% AS Level success, and notably 100% A Level achievement. The curriculum includes standard British subjects enhanced with international elements through Thai language instruction and optional French, Mandarin, and Japanese studies. Students can pursue IGCSEs and A Levels, though the school does not offer IB programmes. Despite charging among Bangkok's highest international school fees, Traill positions itself as providing value-for-money education through its personalized approach and strong examination outcomes.
Strengths
- One of Thailand's oldest international schools with over 55 years of operational history
- Small, close-knit community of under 400 students from 26+ nationalities
- Strong academic results including 100% A Level pass rates
- Central Bangkok location in Bang Kapi district
- Internationally recruited teaching staff from multiple English-speaking countries
- Boutique school model allowing for individual student attention
- Enhanced British curriculum with Asian language options
Considerations
- Premium fee structure among Bangkok's most expensive international schools
- Limited discussion in teacher forums suggests minimal appeal to international educators
- No IB programme offering, only British qualifications
- Very low visibility in parent discussions compared to tier-one Bangkok schools
- Small size may limit extracurricular and facility options
- Minimal recent information available about school developments or outcomes
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre KG | 3 | THB 358,200 |
| KG1 | 3 | THB 358,200 |
| KG2 | 4 | THB 358,200 |
| Year 1 | 5 | THB 390,300 |
| Year 2 | 6 | THB 390,300 |
| Year 3 | 7 | THB 416,250 |
| Year 4 | 8 | THB 416,250 |
| Year 5 | 9 | THB 444,000 |
| Year 6 | 10 | THB 444,000 |
| Year 7 | 11 | THB 484,800 |
| Year 8 | 12 | THB 484,800 |
| Year 9 | 13 | THB 512,700 |
| Year 10 | 14 | THB 553,200 |
| Year 11 | 15 | THB 553,200 |
| Year 12 | 16 | THB 558,000 |
| Year 13 | 17 | THB 558,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Security Deposit | THB 35,000 | |
| Registration Fee | THB 130,000 |
Reviews
- Public parent-review signal is limited, but available commentary points to a small, long-established British school with a close community and stronger appeal for families wanting EAL support and individual attention.
- Japanese-family commentary is positive about Japanese-language admissions support and EAL provision.
- Teacher-side comments are more cautious, with concerns about facilities investment, pay, benefits, and leadership.
Positives
- Small-school fit. Public commentary frames the school as a smaller, established British option with closer individual attention.
- Language support. Japanese-family commentary highlights EAL support and Japanese-language admissions help.
Considerations
- Staff-side caution. Employee reviews raise concerns about facilities investment, pay, benefits, and leadership.
Leadership
Gordon Espley-Jones
Gordon Espley-Jones is the Principal of Traill International School in Bangkok, Thailand, a British curriculum international school.
Accreditations
- British Schools Overseas (DfE) 01
- Council of International Schools 02
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 03
- COBIS Patron's Accreditation and Compliance 04
- British Schools in the Middle East accreditation 05
Academic results
- Result Outstanding examination results for IGCSE, AS Levels and A Levels reported but specific statistics not found on official pages during session.