Harrow International School Bangkok is a A Levels / UK / IGCSE school in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1998. It serves 1,735 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $12,750 to $26,806 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Academic Scholarships (Year 9 and above): awarded based on entrance test, subject-specific assessments, academic records, and interviews; typically include a fee reduction. Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships (Year 6 and above): require a portfolio or achievements record and possible audition; fee reductions usually included. Sports Scholarships (Year 6 and above): require a sports achievement portfolio and practical assessment; usually carry a monetary award, typically for students with national-level honours. Sixth Form Scholarships: based on high IGCSE/GCSE performance; generally carry prestige rather than financial benefit, with monetary awards only for current high-achieving students.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 136,800–$ 1,037,100 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
Harrow International School Bangkok is a co-educational international boarding school located in Bangkok, Thailand, affiliated with the historic Harrow School in the UK. It offers full boarding and weekly boarding options. The school is a member of the Boarding Schools' Association.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Part of the prestigious Harrow brand; offers both day and boarding options; British curriculum with A Levels and IGCSE in Bangkok.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | THB 737,300~$ 20,200 |
| Years 1–5 | THB 852,600~$ 23,359 |
| Years 6–8 | THB 933,900~$ 25,586 |
| Years 9–11 | THB 1,012,200~$ 27,732 |
| Years 12–13 | THB 1,037,100~$ 28,414 |
| Nursery – Full day | THB 717,900~$ 19,668 |
| Nursery – Half day | THB 646,100~$ 17,701 |
| Pre-Nursery – Full day | THB 614,600~$ 16,838 |
| Pre-Nursery – Half day | THB 553,100~$ 15,153 |
| Lion Cubs (Parent-Toddler) | THB 136,800~$ 3,748 |
| Two-Lion Cubs Toddler Only – Half day | THB 256,500~$ 7,027 |
| Three-Lion Cubs Toddler Only – Full day | THB 302,100~$ 8,277 |
| Boarding (Full Year) | $14,347 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: Baht459,000 - Baht965,000 per annum. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the online application form and email it with supporting documents to the Admissions team. 2. A non-refundable application fee is charged before any assessment is scheduled. 3. If the year group is full, the child is placed on the waiting list. 4. When a place is available, the child completes an assessment and interview (online or in person). 5. If an offer is made, a phone call and formal offer letter are issued; signed enrolment documents and relevant fees and deposit must be submitted to secure the place.
Admissions Details
The school operates a waiting list. If the chosen year group is full, the child's name is placed on the list and a Waiting-Pool Fee of THB 225,000 is charged (refundable upon request unless a place is declined). Admissions decisions consider siblings at the school or alumni connections.
Boarding Life
The Boarding Village consisting of The Knoll, West Acre, Bradbys, and The Grove
Co-Ed, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Friday)
School Day
The school day begins in the morning. For Years 1–13, dismissal is at 15:00. For Pre-Nursery to Reception during activity weeks, dismissal may occur at 16:00 or 17:00.
Student Life
All Pre-Prep, Prep, and Secondary students and staff are allocated to one of six Houses: Byron, Churchill, Keller, Nehru, Sonakul, and Suriyothai, each named after leaders known for courage and determination. The House system runs more than 40 competitions per year, culminating in the Peter Siddon's House Cup on Speech Day and the House Shout to close the year.
Uniform is required for all students and is available from the School Shop, which stocks school uniform, sports shirts and shorts, swimming kit, and House shirts and boaters. Staff assist with sizing and uniform guidelines are published specifying required items and how they should be worn.
Upper School and juniors have full lunches daily in dining centres with buffet-style Thai and international food and a vegetarian option; menus rotate on a six-week cycle with mid-morning and after-school snacks. Infants have a structured meal plan with three daily options plus fruit and salad. The Early Years Centre has its own supervised Dining Centre. Boarders receive buffet breakfast and dinner at The Hub, with weekly dinner menus and weekend lunch options.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through the tutor system and House structure, encouraging positive relationships and a sense of belonging. Teachers monitor students' progress and welfare daily, and the pastoral programme includes assemblies, House events, and leadership opportunities that promote emotional resilience. Boarding students benefit from additional pastoral staff providing care outside classroom hours.
Harrow Bangkok has a detailed Safeguarding Policy outlining child welfare protection. Safeguarding Leads are appointed for the Upper School, Lower School, and Boarding. Staff recruitment follows strict vetting procedures and all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training. Policies are reviewed annually and supported by internal and external audits.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SR5 (Ages 14-16) | IGCSE | Students aged 14-16 following IGCSE courses |
| Prep (Ages 10-14) | National Curriculum | Middle Years transitioning from Primary to Secondary |
| Pre Prep (Ages 5-10) | National Curriculum | Pre Prep for pupils age 5-10 years, core skills with thematic curriculum |
| Sixth Form (Ages 16-18) | A-Levels | Sixth Form preparing students for A Levels and university |
| Early Years (Ages 18 months - 5 years) | EYFS | Early Years Centre for children age 18 months to 5 years |
School Background
Independent