Before the big international school debate starts, it all begins with nursery, pre-school or kindergarten and lucky for us, here in Bangkok there are many places parents can choose from. Never under estimate the importance of fun and the role fun though learning plays in early childhood development.
Your child’s early years education is more than a preparation for primary school. It is a key time for the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs in order to create a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing. It is throughout their early years where they establish an understanding of their world, social and language skills, and the ability to approach problems and work with others.
The early years foundation stage is catagorised from birth to 5 years old and much emphasis has been placed on the importance of learning through play. Lucky for us, Bangkok has an excellent choice of early years schools using and adapting different styles of curriculum allowing kids to learn through a playful fun experience. Below we have listed all the wonderful early years schools in one simple and easy to use blog post identified by area with links directly to each school, happy browsing!
Editors Note: First we have listed smaller, independent pre-schools with a small school feel, if you are looking for a larger school that start from Pre-K to year 13 please scroll to the end of the blog.
Smaller, Independent Kindergartens
1. Sukhumvit – Thonglor – Ekkamai – Phrom Phong – Asoke – Klong Toei – Rama IV
- Acacia Education
- Annabel’s Early Years International Kindergarten- Sukhumvit 63
- Australian International School Bangkok ( Suk 20 – Suk 30)
- ELC International Schools – The City School
- ELC International Schools – The Purple Elephant 39
- ELC International Schools – The Purple Elephant 49
- ELC International Schools – The Purple Elephant 55
- HEI Schools Bangkok Sukhumvit
- The First & Future Steps International School Bangkok
- Kids’ Academy International (Ekkamai)
- Kids Kingdom International Kindergarten – Sukhumvit 47
- Kirakirakids International Kindergarten School – Sukhumvit 61
- Little – Treehouse Nursery – Sukhumvit 55
- Little Koala International Kindergarten, Rama IV
- Maple Bear International Preschool
- Raintree International School (Sukhumvit)
2. Bang Na – Udom Suk – Phra Khanong – On Nut
3. Sathorn – Silom – Rama III – Yannawa
- Casa Bambino International Preschool – Sathorn
- Double Trees International School
- Hampton International Pre-School, Sathorn Campus (City)
- Kids Kingdom Ruamrudee International Kindergarten
- La Petite Ecole Bangkok – Sathorn
- Raintree International School – Sathorn
- Sprouts International Kindergarten – Silom
4. Srinakarin – Prawet
5. Ladprao – Huai Khwang – Wang Thonglang – Bang Kapi
6.Taling Chan – Thawi Watthana – Bang Phlat
7. Chaengwattana – Lak Si – Don Mueang
8. Ramintra – Min Buri – Khlong Sam Wa
9.Nonthaburi
Larger schools Pre-K to Year 11 or Year 13
Many of the larger schools start at pre-kindergarten and while many parents may prefer to start their kids off in smaller schools and then proceed onto a bigger school, there have been many benefits shown from starting kids in a larger school. Primarily the transition into a larger school environment is easier for them, and if you have kids of different school ages this can make dropping them all off in one place so much easier!
1.Sukhumvit – Thonglor – Ekkamai – Phrom Phong – Asoke – Klong Toei – Rama IV
- Astra Academy International School
- Anglo Singapore International School
- Australian International School Bangkok (AISB) – (Sukhumvit 20)
- Australian International School Bangkok ( Sukhumvit Soi 31)
- BSB British International Primary School- 36/1 Sukhumvit 4
- Modern International School Bangkok (MISB) – Sukhumvit 39
- NIST International School
- RC International School
- The Jataka School Sukhumvit 99
- The First & Future Steps International School Bangkok
- Trinity International School (TRIS)
- XCL American School of Bangkok (ASB), Sukhumvit Campus 49
2. Bang Na – Udom Suk – Phra Khanong – On Nut
- American School of Bangkok (ASB) Green Valley Campus – Bangna-Trad Road
- Bangkok Patana School Bangkok – Sukhumvit 105
- Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School (Bangkok Prep)- Sukhumvit 77
- D-PREP International School
- International Community School (ICS) – Bang Na
- Montessori Academy Bangkok International School (MABIS) – Bangna
- St Andrews International School Bangkok
- St. Andrews International School, Sukhumvit 107 (Cognita)
- Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok
3. Sathorn – Silom – Rama III – Yannawa
- Aster International School Bangkok
- Crescent International School (CIS) – Sathorn
- King’s College International School Bangkok- Yannawa
- St. Andrews International School Sathorn – Sathorn
4. Rama 9 – Huai Khwang – Ladprao – Wang Thonglang
- KIS International School Bangkok- Huai Khwang
- Regent’s International School Bangkok- Wang Thonglang
- Lycée Français International de Bangkok – Wang Thonglang
- Shrewsbury International School – City Campus Huai Khwang
5.Saphan Sung – Krungthep Kreetha – Suan Luang – Prawet
- Brighton College Bangkok – Krungthep Kreetha
- Dulwich College International School Bangkok – Prawet
- Kids’ Academy International School (Srinakarin) – Prawet
- Wellington College International School Bangkok – Saphan Sung
6.Bang Phlat – Bangkok Yai – Taling Chan – Thawi Watthana
7. Charoen Krung – Riverside – Khlong San
8. Chaengwattana – Ratchaphruek – Nonthaburi
- DBS Denla British School
- Hampton International School – Chaengwattana
- International Christian School Nonthaburi (ICSN)
- International School Bangkok (ISB) – Nonthaburi
- MYIS International School (Magic Years)
- Ruamrudee International School Ratchapruek Campus
- St. Andrews International School Samakee – Nonthaburi
9. Min Buri – Khlong Sam Wa
- Bromsgrove International School Thailand (BIST)
- RIS Swiss Section – Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok
- Ruamrudee International School – Minburi
10. Don Mueang – Bang Khen
11. Pathum Thani – Lam Luk Ka
- Global Indian International School
- Invictus International Programme at Sathitpathum
- KIS International School Reignwood Park
