International Pioneers School is a Cambridge IGCSE / Pearson EDEXCEL AS/A-Levels / Cambridge AS/A-Levels school in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1998. Annual tuition ranges from $6,020 to $7,280 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Top Achievers Scholarship for Year 12 and Year 13 students. Available to both IPS and non-IPS students. Can cover up to 100% of the registration fee. Requires submission of transcripts, recommendations, and a personal statement by the deadline.
Academic Performance
Key facts
About
International Pioneers School (IPS) Bangkok was founded in 1998 with a mission to provide quality affordable international education to local and expatriate families. Students consistently score above global averages in Cambridge Checkpoint assessments and achieve outstanding results in IGCSE and A-Level examinations. IPS has achieved 100% university placement, with graduates accepted into top programs in Thailand and universities across Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, the UK, and the USA.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IPS follows the National Curriculum of England with Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A-Level programmes. It is accredited by WASC, ONESQA, and the Thai Ministry of Education, and is an official Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, and SAT testing centre. The school features a house system based on historical explorers, a structured counseling programme, SEN support via a dedicated SENCO, and a Reading Buddies initiative pairing older and younger students.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K1 | THB 215,000~$ 5,890 |
| K2 | THB 215,000~$ 5,890 |
| Year 1 | THB 215,000~$ 5,890 |
| Year 2 | THB 215,000~$ 5,890 |
| Year 3 | THB 245,000~$ 6,712 |
| Year 4 | THB 245,000~$ 6,712 |
| Year 5 | THB 260,000~$ 7,123 |
| Year 6 | THB 260,000~$ 7,123 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 215,000 - 260,000. Application fee: $28.
Admissions Process
- 1Visit the school in person to tour facilities and learn about curriculum. 2. Receive information about the placement test (free). 3. Purchase and complete the official IPS application form from the school office. 4. Submit form with supporting documents (photos, passport copies, birth certificate, health certificate, academic records). 5. Student takes literacy and numeracy placement test (minimum 60% for K2–Y6, 70% for Y7–Y10). 6. Admissions Committee reviews application. 7. Families notified of decision. 8. If accepted, submit registration fee, tuition fees, and deposit within two weeks.
Admissions Details
The school does not have a waitlist.
Student Life
Four houses named after historical explorers: Christopher Columbus (Green), Vasco da Gama (Red), Amerigo Vespucci (Yellow), and Marco Polo (Blue). House events occur throughout the year with points awarded and the running total visible on SchoolBase.
A Lunch Menu page exists for the Bangkhae Campus. The page shows a Lunch Menu header but does not list specific meal items.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school has counseling services based on the international model by Fezler and Brown (2011), supporting academic, personal, social, and career development. The counselor collaborates with students, parents, and staff and integrates PSHE education. IPS also hosted a Health Week event with interactive presentations by dental professionals on health and wellness.
The school does not have their safeguarding policy publicly available.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary (IGCSE) | IGCSE | Students consistently score above global average in Cambridge Checkpoint Science, Mathematics, and English |
| Sixth Form (AS/A-Levels) | A-Levels | Outstanding results at Pearson EDEXCEL AS/A-Levels and Cambridge IGCSE AS/A-Levels; 100% university placement rate |
School Background
Formally recognized and licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education. Accredited by WASC and ONESQA. Curriculum modeled on the National Curriculum for England. Official Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, and SAT examination centre.