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.
Here we feature some of the happiest places in Bangkok and take a look at our premium and featured smaller schools, most of which go up to age 5-6 years, happy browsing!
For a full list of Kindergartens in Bangkok which include the larger international schools that offer pre-schools click here
Acacia Education
At ACACIA International Preschool, we believe childhood is a time for wonder, discovery, and growth. With campuses in Sathorn and Ekkamai, we offer a nurturing, multicultural environment where children learn through curiosity and hands-on experiences.
Families can choose our French–English Bilingual Section (AEFE-accredited) or our International British Section following the EYFS framework with Montessori-inspired practices, plus optional Mandarin classes.
ACACIA provides a well-balanced environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth, celebrates diversity, and inspires children to love learning from the very start!
Annabel’s Early Years International Kindergarten
Annabel’s Early Years is an award-winning international kindergarten that provides a warm, nurturing, and safe learning environment for children aged 12 months to 6 years. We believe in allowing children to learn and discover their world through play and creativity. Established in 2002, Annabel’s brings together a truly international mix of children, supported by fully qualified teachers, in a stunning natural setting in the heart of Ekamai. Our approach blends the philosophy of Reggio Emilia with the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. We offer a wide variety of extra-curricular activities to choose from each day, as well as both part-time and full-time nursery places.
Australian International School Bangkok
The Australian International School Bangkok is a boutique international school located in the heart of Sukhumvit, Bangkok. We offer an exceptional blend of high-quality education, cutting-edge facilities, and a nurturing environment. Our personalised approach ensures that every student is seen, heard, and empowered to explore their limitless potential.
As a boutique school, we pride ourselves on fostering a close-knit community where innovation, curiosity, and happiness thrive.
Bromsgrove International School Thailand (BIST)
Bromsgrove International School Thailand (BIST) is affiliated to Bromsgrove School, UK, one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious independent boarding and day schools. We aim to focus on the development of students by providing them with a renowned ‘British’ education in an international setting. BIST has established a reputation for being a truly outstanding international school, in terms of our facilities, the ongoing academic achievement of our students teachers.
Casa Bambino International Preschool
At Casa Bambino, we create an environment designed to nurture the unique potential of each child. Grounded in the Montessori approach, our program fosters independence, self-confidence, responsibility, and critical thinking, allowing children to reach their full potential.
Our diverse community, representing around 25 nationalities, is built on collaboration between passionate teachers and supportive parents, all working together to ensure each child’s success. In our joyful, purposeful,
and safe learning space, we encourage a child’s natural curiosity and love of learning.
Casa Bambino’s foundation in Montessori principles and a creative curriculum, set in a peaceful garden environment, offers everything you’re looking for in a kindergarten for your child.
Double Trees International School
Double Trees International School, through its play / activity based approach, encourages students to explore and learn new things around them. This approach effectively develops the interest, curiosity, motivation and attention span of children. We take a holistic approach in learning. We focus on physical development personal social and emotional well-being, preparing a stable foundation for our students to excel through an exciting lifelong journey of learning. Starting school year 2025-2026, Double Trees is officially an Oxford International Curriculum (OIC) school.
ELC International Schools
ELC Family of International Schools is made up of five different campuses situated centrally in Bangkok and north of the city, supporting children from 18 months to 11 years of age. At ELC, learning is approached through transdisciplinary ‘Project’ inquiry, and ateliers placed strategically throughout the school offer the children the opportunity to explore the range of curricular concepts. If you happen to be here at one of those magic moments when a child’s cognitive evolution has taken a giant leap forward, you might just see Math pirouetting to Mozart, Art whirling with Astronomy, Physics partying with Proust, and a roomful of children from a diversity of cultures playing with Robotics like they were the greatest toys they’ve ever seen! This transdisciplinary curriculum brings up, brings out, and brings forth. Our approach fosters the growth of each child, promoting precisely those critical thinking and collaborative research skills that prepare our students for high school programmes in Thailand and internationally.
HEI Schools Bangkok Sukhumvit
HEI Schools Bangkok is the Finnish International Kindergarten to offer cutting edge early childhood education to students 1.5 to 6 years of age. The pedagogy and curriculum are designed based on Finland’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in combination with the latest educational research on early childhood education by the University of Helsinki (a co-founding partner). The HEI curriculum aims to enhance children’s learning experience through Phenomenon-Based Education, active participation of all stakeholders, stimulation of curiosity and creativity, and play-based activities and exploration. Learning takes place everywhere and all the time at HEI Schools Bangkok.
Hampton International Pre-School, Sathorn Campus (City)
A true home away from home that inspires growth and learning, Hampton International Pre-School’s Sathorn Campus is nestled in the heart of Sathorn. Surrounded by airy, leafy green spaces, our thoughtfully designed campus invites young minds to embrace self-discovery, creative expression, and boundless exploration.
Reflecting the British National Curriculum and guided by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our English-immersive environment nurtures confidence, fluent English communication skills, a strong sense of identity, and a lifelong love of learning—equipping each child to thrive in the modern world.
Hummingbird International Kindergarten – Talingchan
Hampton International Pre-School, Chaengwattana Campus
The First & Future Steps International School Bangkok
For 25 years, The First Steps has been a prominent community-centred kindergarten, with bilingual programs in French and German. Now with our primary campus open next door in 2025, we have grown to almost 500 students aged 1.5 to 11yrs following the British National Curriculum. We meet the needs of our multicultural families by developing the whole child: one who not only grows academically, but is exposed to art, music, technology, sport & swimming and is happy coming to school. FSB – where our children Flourish, Succeed and Belong, is a second home for our students and families.
HEYA Education
HEYA is an international education center offering an alternative to traditional schooling and homeschooling especially for gifted and talented children with one of a kind Passion-based Approach.
We offer transcripts, certifications, and diplomas through world renowned institutions and provide advanced-level academics and specialization for primary and secondary students, ensuring a variety of options to meet different needs.
At HEYA, each student receives a fully personalized learning pathway based on their strengths and goals. Students can pursue different disciplines side-by-side, supported by global mentors, making HEYA ideal for talented learners who don’t fit traditional systems or want to find their direction early.
Julia Gabriel Centre Bangkok – Sandhaus Mengjai
At Julia Gabriel Education, we believe the right environment makes all the difference in a child’s learning journey. Our teams in Singapore and Bangkok have worked closely together to ensure that Julia Gabriel Bangkok – Sandhaus Mengjai can provide a place where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn every day.
Research shows that classrooms designed with natural tones and elements positively influence children’s physical and emotional well-being. With this in mind, every room in our centre is carefully designed to welcome young explorers—flooded with natural light, fresh air, and fitted with safe, age-appropriate furniture and resources. We also uphold the highest standards of hygiene to provide a safe and healthy environment for every child.
Kensington International School
Kensington International School was founded with a passion for nurturing a lifelong love of learning and preparing children for a bright future. As one of Thailand’s pioneers in play-based learning, our purpose-built facilities inspire curiosity, exploration, and meaningful learning. With over a decade of expertise in early childhood education, we’ve created an environment where children grow into confident, resilient, and academically successful individuals.
We are excited to announce the Phase 2 expansion of our Primary Education, opening in 2026-2027. This includes a new Sports Complex with basketball courts and an additional swimming pool, enhancing our commitment to holistic education and learner growth.
Kids’ Academy International (Ekkamai)
Kids’ Academy International Pre-School has been offering high quality care and education for children 1 year to 6 years since 2003. The school is conveniently located close to Ekkamai BTS, in a lush green, homely environment where each unique child can feel confident and secure to explore, develop and learn at their own pace.
Our UK qualified teachers follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage framework, aiming to ignite children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning through both adult and child initiated thematic play-based learning. We also offer Japanese and Chinese language programmes. We welcome you to visit us to find out why we are so well known and trusted in Bangkok.
Kids’ Academy International School (Srinakarin)
Kids’ Academy is a British international school with over 21 years reputation of close care and quality education with 3 campuses in Ekamai and Srinakarin areas. With a team of passionate and qualified British class teachers, we aim to ignite children’s curiosity, love for learning and instilling creativity, self-confidence and mindfulness/good citizenship. Our Srinakarin campus (Early Years through Primary School: ages 1-11 years old) features a dynamic curriculum that includes innovative STEM, Immersive Chinese (mandatory), Living English (phonics, language, literature), Expressive Arts, and a holistic well-being focus (mindfulness, health, self-awareness, and values). At Kids’ Academy, we strive to inspire each child to reach their fullest potential in a nurturing and creative environment.
KiddyKare International Kindergarten
KiddyKare provides a quality early childhood education in an environment that is warm, friendly, attentive and caring. Established since 1994, our passionate and experienced team is committed to offering a solid broad-based education that fosters a multi-cultural mindset that will ensure a smooth transition into any state, private or international school locally or abroad. Our quality education and purpose-built School enjoys the accreditation from the Ministry of Education and Department of Social Welfare (Ministry of Social Development and Human Security)and we continue to develop and modernize as we grow.
Kids Kingdom International Kindergarten – Sukhumvit 47
At Kids Kingdom International Kindergarten, we nurture every child’s confidence, independence, and love of learning through purposeful play and inquiry-based experiences. Guided by the International Preschool Curriculum (IPC), our thoughtfully designed program goes beyond literacy and numeracy to support holistic development across language, numeracy, creative arts, sciences, motor skills, and socio-emotional learning—laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Kids Kingdom Ruamrudee International Kindergarten
At Kids Kingdom Ruamrudee International Kindergarten, learning through play is at the heart of everything we do. Following the International Preschool Curriculum (IPC), we provide a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where children explore, create, and problem-solve through hands-on experiences. Our nurturing approach fosters curiosity, imagination, and self-confidence, empowering young learners to grow into capable and enthusiastic thinkers.
Little – Treehouse Nursery
Little Treehouse Nursery is a stimulating, safe, and happy place with lots of opportunities for fun, interaction and development. We believe that every child is unique and learns best through play and hands-on activities. As educators and visionaries, we have created this “green nursery” that instills love for nature and care for the environment.
Little Koala International Kindergarten, Rama IV
Little Koala International Kindergarten is a child-centered learning environment based in the heart of Bangkok for children aged 2-6 years old. We closely follow the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to
inspire and nurture our bright learners who join the school community. Little Koala aims to provide young children with the fundamental foundations of being confident learners through creative and engaging activities. The play-based approach at the school incorporates nature to promote a range of unique learning experiences as children continue to grow and develop. Our dedicated team of educational professionals communicates daily through summary updates, emails, and photos to keep all our families connected with the school community.
Little Koala International School Ramintra
Little Koala International Kindergarten is a child-centered learning environment based in the heart of Bangkok for children aged 2-6 years old. We closely follow the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to inspire and nurture our bright learners who join the school community. Little Koala aims to provide young children with the fundamental foundations of being confident learners through creative and engaging activities. The play-based approach at the school incorporates nature to promote a range of unique learning experiences as children continue to grow and develop. Our dedicated team of educational professionals communicates daily through summary updates, emails, and photos to keep all our families connected with the school community.
La Petite Ecole Bangkok – Sathorn
La Petite Ecole Bangkok is a warm, innovative French kindergarten school located in the heart of Bangkok accredited by the AEFE, LPE offers an education fully aligned with the French national curriculum, enriched with an international and nurturing approach. At LPE, every child grows at their own pace in a French-English bilingual environment, supported by a dedicated teaching team. Small class sizes ensure close attention, daily differentiation, and a meaningful partnership with each family. Learning happens through engaging, hands-on projects in arts, science, nature, language, movement, cultural exploration, and educational outings. The pedagogy emphasizes autonomy, cooperation, cultural openness, and the joy of learning.
LPE , prepare the children with confidence for the next steps of their educational journey.
Maple Bear International Preschool
A Canadian preschool brand operating more than 550 schools globally in 40 countries. There are currently two Maple Bear centers in Thailand: Sukhumvit 107 and Ari. Maple Bear Thailand draws from the best of early childhood education in Canada and Singapore. We provide a rigorous and immersive bilingual curriculum for children 1.5 years old to 6 years old. Our goal is to deliver a student-focused learning system in a safe, secure and stimulating environment that prepares students for success at a post secondary level and that instills a passion for lifelong learning.
Noddy by Elizabeth (British International Playgroup)
Noddy by Elizabeth, established in 1978, is a purpose-built pre-school located in a quiet cul-de-sac in a prime residential area of Bangkok (Yen-akart/Sathorn Road).We provide a happy and purposeful environment for pre-school children (aged 18 months to 6 years) of all nationalities. Our goal is to help them adjust to a
new environment away from home and parents for a short period each day, fostering the development of social skills within their peer groups.
All classes are conducted in English. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), a British curriculum with emphasis on the ‘Free-Flow-Play’ technique. Our approach aims to broaden their imagination, creativity, practical abilities and self confidence to be ready for their future at the “Big Schools”!.
Precious Learners World (PLW)
Precious Learners World is an international nursery and kindergarten in Sukhumvit 101/1, offering the American Creative Curriculum and Reggio Emilia Approach for ages 18 months to 6 years. Our green campus is in a safe,
convenient location near BTS Skytrain and the Expressway. Our Nature- Inspired Learning approach supports holistic growth—social, emotional, life skills, and academics—in a multicultural setting with over 15 nationalities. Small classes allow teachers to focus on each child’s development. We offer flexible study programs, including 3 to 5 day – half day and full day options, after-school classes, day care, camps, playgroud.
Raintree International School (Sukhumvit)
Raintree International School School provides a holistic early childhood programme or children aged 1 – 6. In a safe and nurturing environment, we combine the British curriculum with a Reggio Emilia – inspired teaching philosophy to offer the BEST START for children. Above all, Raintree places a special emphasis on fostering Creativity and Collaboration, while developing each unique child within our Community of lifelong learners.
Raintree International School – Sathorn
Sprouts International Kindergarten – Silom
Sprouts International Kindergarten follow the German kindergarten model, which means we take a child-centered approach and consider free play essential to development. We believe that allowing children to grow at their own pace fosters independence, nurtures a love of learning, and builds a positive self-image.
Music is at the heart of our approach. Singing is an integral part of our dail routine. We sing throughout the day, using music to support language development, memory, and emotional expression. This consistent exposure to music not only helps children develop rhythm and coordination but also enhances their cognitive abilities, social skills, and confidence.
To support the children’s health and growth, we serve freshly made home-cooked, mostly organic, plant-based, vegetarian meals every day.
Regular field trips to parks, museums, and libraries further enrich our program. By offering a wide range of activities, we aim to support your child’s development, helping them grow into optimistic, friendly, and curious individuals.
Winchester International Kindergarten Bangkok
Winchester International Kindergarten Bangkok offers a nurturing and joyful beginning to early learning, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Here, every child is recognised as curious, capable and full of potential. Our beautifully designed spaces invite exploration, creativity and meaningful connections, while our caring international teachers guide children through hands-on, play-based experiences. With a strong focus on emotional well-being, communication and discovery, WIKB fosters a warm, family-like environment where children feel safe, confident and inspired to grow.
