Bangkok Christian International School is a American / AP school in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1997. It serves 300 students for students aged 4–18. Annual tuition ranges from $2,352 to $3,808 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
The BCIS Scholarship Programme offers scholarships to students entering Years 3–9 across three categories: Academic Excellence (10 awards), Creative & Performing Arts (5 awards), and Sport & Athletics (5 awards). Awards may cover partial or full tuition and additional resources.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 2,352–$ 3,808 per year.
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
About
Bangkok Christian International School is a co-educational day school located in the Suan Luang district of Bangkok, Thailand. It serves students aged 4 to 18 with an enrolment of approximately 300 pupils. The school offers an American curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Christian-affiliated international school in Bangkok offering an American and AP curriculum for students aged 4–18.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K1 | THB 101,000~$ 2,767 |
| K2 | THB 102,000~$ 2,795 |
| Grades 1-5 (max) | THB 97,000~$ 2,658 |
| Grades 1-5 (min) | THB 84,000~$ 2,301 |
| Grades 6-12 (max) | THB 136,000~$ 3,726 |
| Grades 6-12 (min) | THB 128,500~$ 3,521 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 84,000 - 136,000. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit Application Form and pay the application fee. 2. Submit completed application with required documents (previous school reports, ID/passport, photo). 3. Assessment Day — placement tests in English and Mathematics followed by an interview. 4. Accepted students receive an official offer letter and enrollment fee invoice. 5. Families confirm the place by paying the enrollment fee, tuition deposit, and completing registration. 6. Orientation sessions held for new students and parents.
Admissions Details
BCIS operates an open enrolment policy with applications processed year-round. When a grade reaches capacity, students are placed on a queue system and admitted when space becomes available.
Student Life
BCIS has a House Teams program with four houses identified by color: Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow. Team captains and co-captains lead house activities including basketball slam jam, quiz bowls, talent shows, fashion shows, Sports Day, and spelling bees, aimed at promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and Christian character.
The school provides lunch on-site. Monthly BCIS lunch menus are published for both the main school and the Kindergarten division.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
BCIS supports students' mental health through school counselors who offer one-on-one counselling, academic and career planning, and mental health topics taught in class. Students can speak to counselors privately, and the school also runs sessions for parents to help them support their children's wellbeing at home.
BCIS enforces 24/7 security guards, CCTV, face and fingerprint access control, and strict visitor ID protocols. A closed-campus policy requires permission for departure. The school holds full accident insurance for all trips and operates under a formal child-protection framework aligned with Thai law and UN conventions. Staff receive training in identifying and responding to abuse, and an anonymous reporting system is available via the school website.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Christian