Charter International School is a A Levels / IGCSE school in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 2003. It serves 345 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $7,980 to $16,632 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The school occasionally offers a 100% academic scholarship for students entering Year 10 (IGCSE) or Year 12 (A Levels), awarded through a competitive examination. Eligible candidates must be external applicants and are tested in English, mathematics, science, and essay writing. Awards cover full tuition for the course of study and are granted at the school's discretion.
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About
Charter International School is a co-educational day school located in Pravate, Bangkok, Thailand. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and offers the IGCSE and A Levels curricula with English as the language of instruction. The school has a student body of approximately 345 pupils.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Charter International School combines the English National Curriculum with IPC in Primary and offers Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. A distinctive House System (Lanta, Samet, Phuket) builds community and leadership. Weekly Homeroom sessions embed personal growth and well-being across all stages. The school offers specialist teaching in languages (Mandarin, Thai), arts, music, drama, and PE from an early age, alongside a broad extracurricular programme and a school bus service across Bangkok.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1-6 | THB 432,000~$ 11,836 |
| Year 7-9 | THB 496,500~$ 13,603 |
| Year 10-11 | THB 564,000~$ 15,452 |
| Year 12-13 | THB 594,000~$ 16,274 |
| Nursery & Reception | THB 285,000~$ 7,808 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 285,000 - 594,000. Application fee: $56.
Admissions Process
- 1Attend an Open Day or schedule a school tour. 2. Submit the application form and supporting documents including student and parent photos, passport/visa, birth certificate, and recent school reports. 3. Pay the application fee and submit all documents; Charter may then request further assessments or interviews for older applicants. 4. Receive an admission decision; if accepted, complete enrollment and pay required fees.
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School Day
The school day runs from approximately 7:50 am to 2:50–3:00 pm depending on year group, divided into seven periods with breaks and a lunch period built into the schedule.
Student Life
Students are assigned to one of three houses — Lanta, Samet, or Phuket — which compete in friendly competitions and take part in leadership roles and community events.
Uniforms are purchased separately through the school shop. No further detail on stage-specific requirements is provided.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Well-being is embedded in weekly Homeroom programmes, PSHE (ICARE) lessons, and extracurricular activities across all age groups. Students have access to class teachers, specialist teachers, and designated counsellors for personal concerns. The school promotes a safe and supportive environment where students are valued and listened to.
Charter International School has a publicly available Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy aligned with Thailand's Child Protection Act and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. A Designated Safeguarding Lead and deputy DSLs are appointed. Recruitment includes police checks and reference verification. The policy outlines staff responsibilities, student education on personal safety, and reporting procedures. Regular training and reporting protocols are in place.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 6-11) | National Curriculum | — |
| Early Years (Ages 2-5) | National Curriculum | — |
| Secondary (Ages 11-16) | IGCSE | Cambridge examination centre |
| Sixth Form (Ages 16-18) | A-Levels | Cambridge examination centre |
School Background
private