Denla British School (DBS) is a IGCSE / A-Levels school in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 2017. Annual tuition ranges from $14,860 to $28,258 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Academic, Sports, Music, Leadership, and Innovation Scholarships are available from Year 5 or Year 7, awarded based on ability and contribution; scholars receive mentoring, development funding, and serve as school ambassadors. The Sixth Form High Academic Achievement Award provides a 5–50% tuition discount based on IGCSE results. The Pandejpong Award offers a 100% tuition scholarship and THB 250,000 enrichment funding for up to three Year 12 entrants. Bursaries based on demonstrated financial need are also available following a financial assessment.
Academic Performance
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 14,860–$ 28,258 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
Denla British School (DBS) is an international school in Bangkok, Thailand, with over 47 years of educational experience offering an Enhanced British Curriculum. The school provides world-class facilities across a 100,000+ sq.m. campus and serves students from over 20 nationalities from Early Years through Upper School. DBS offers IGCSEs and A-Levels and reports a 100% university admissions rate for its graduates.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
DBS offers an Enhanced British Curriculum modelled on UK independent schools, with an extended school day adding 1.5 hours for enriched learning and co-curricular engagement. The 18-acre campus features a performing arts school with studio theatre and 600-seat auditorium, specialist science and tech labs, makerspace, indoor pool, 400m track, tennis courts, and a golf simulator. The House System (Windsor, Balmoral, Buckingham, Sandringham) fosters community and teamwork across year groups.
University Destinations
100% of Denla British School (DBS) graduates go on to higher education. Recent graduates have been accepted at universities including:
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-5 | THB 799,600~$ 21,907 |
| Years 6-8 | THB 880,250~$ 24,116 |
| Nursery (EY1) | THB 588,700~$ 16,129 |
| Reception (EY2) | THB 671,800~$ 18,405 |
| Years 9-11 (IGCSE) | THB 934,400~$ 25,600 |
| Mini Dragons (age 2) | THB 530,700~$ 14,540 |
| Years 12-13 (A-Level) | THB 1,009,200~$ 27,649 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 530,700 - 1,009,200. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Arrange a visit or attend an open day. 2. Submit registration: complete an application form, pay the application fee (THB 5,000), and register for an age-appropriate assessment or trial day. 3. Receive offer and pay a non-refundable admissions/reservation fee (THB 220,000) and a refundable acceptance deposit (THB 150,000). 4. Confirm enrolment after accepting the offer and paying all required fees.
Admissions Details
DBS operates a waiting list system. A reservation fee is paid to hold a place once placed on the list. If a spot becomes available within 12 months and the student passes the assessment, the fee becomes the admissions fee. If no place is available within 12 months, the reservation fee is refunded.
School Day
The school day typically begins in the morning and ends around 15:10 for Reception to Year 13 students, with optional after-school activities until about 16:20. The early years (Mini Dragons and Nursery) dismiss earlier in the afternoon.
Student Life
The House System (Windsor, Balmoral, Buckingham, Sandringham) creates a smaller community within DBS, fostering belonging and cross-year collaboration. House Points are awarded for sporting, musical, academic and team-building events, contributing to the annual House Point Shield and the House Sports Shield. House Leaders are selected from the Upper School to lead House events and promote school spirit.
All DBS students wear the DBS uniform correctly to and from school and when representing the school. MD-Y2 may wear plain black trainers; Y3-Y8 may wear black leather shoes; Y3+ must wear the school tie; all students wear House shirts on Fridays; Year 12-13 dress in business attire on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Sixth Form polo shirts on Wednesdays and house shirts on Fridays.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
DBS promotes student mental wellbeing through the Jigsaw PSHE programme, which includes components focused on mental health, self-care, and resilience. The school employs a designated school counsellor who works with students individually or in groups. Students are also supported by form tutors, Heads of Year, and House mentors, with regular communication maintained with parents.
DBS follows a safeguarding framework aligned with UK Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) standards. The Safeguarding Team includes a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), deputy DSLs, and trained officers across all school levels. All staff receive regular safeguarding training, and the school uses CPOMS for logging child protection concerns. The policy covers online safety, whistleblowing, child-on-child abuse, and mandatory reporting.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years | EYFS | Play-based learning in a nurturing environment |
| Lower School | National Curriculum | Enhanced British Curriculum; structured, supportive learning |
| Upper School (IGCSE) | IGCSE | — |
| Upper School (A-Levels) | A-Levels | 100% university admissions rate |
School Background
The Board of Directors provides leadership and strategic direction. Arn Pandejpong is the Founder of the Denla Group of Schools; Directors include Dr Temyos Pandejpong and Dr Toryos Pandejpong. An Advisory Board including Hugh Cocke, Andrew Griffiths, Nopamart Manoleehagul, Karoon Ruechuyothin and Parama Saovabha lends additional guidance.