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 $5,152 to $8,260 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Academic Performance
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 5,152–$ 8,260 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
International Pioneers School (IPS) Bangkok, founded in 1998, is dedicated to providing quality affordable international education to local and expatriate families. Students consistently score above the global average in Cambridge Checkpoint assessments and achieve outstanding results in IGCSE and AS/A-Level examinations. IPS has achieved 100% success in placing graduates into top international programs in Thailand and universities abroad across Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, the UK, and the USA.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Academic Enrichment
- Outdoor Education
- Service and Sustainability
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 2-4 | THB 202,000~$ 5,534 |
| Years 5-6 | THB 220,000~$ 6,027 |
| Years 7-9 | THB 260,000~$ 7,123 |
| Years 10-11 | THB 262,500~$ 7,192 |
| Years 12-13 | THB 295,000~$ 8,082 |
| Kindergarten 1-2, Year 1 | THB 184,000~$ 5,041 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 184,000 - 295,000. Application fee: $20.
Admissions Process
- 1Inquiry and school visit — gather information from the website and schedule an in-person campus visit. 2. Placement test — applicants complete an assessment in English literacy and numeracy, adjusted for age and grade. 3. Application submission — parents purchase and submit the official application form with required documents. 4. Admissions committee review — the school reviews placement test results, academic records, and interview performance. 5. Decision and registration — if accepted, parents proceed with registration and seat reservation, including fee payment on the same day.
Admissions Details
The school does not have a waitlist.
Student Life
All students are assigned to one of four houses named after explorers: Christopher Columbus (Green), Vasco da Gama (Red), Amerigo Vespucci (Yellow), and Marco Polo (Blue). House events occur throughout the year with points awarded for events and for day-to-day work and conduct. Staff and students can organise events or competitions for the whole school or specific year groups.
Lunch is provided; details are available on the Lunch Menu page. A food fee of THB 16,800 per year applies to all grades.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
IPS promotes mental wellbeing through a structured counselling programme based on the International Model for School Counselling Programs (Fezler & Brown, 2011). A dedicated counsellor works with students, teachers, parents, and the wider community. The school integrates PSHE education throughout its curriculum to encourage self-awareness, resilience, and confidence, and the programme is continually reviewed to remain relevant to student needs.
The school does not have publicly available information on their safeguarding policy.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High School (AS/A-Levels) | A-Levels | Outstanding results at Pearson EDEXCEL and Cambridge AS/A-Levels; 100% university placement rate |
| Secondary (Cambridge IGCSE) | IGCSE | Students consistently score above global average in Science, Mathematics, and English on Cambridge Checkpoint assessments |
School Background
Licensed by the Ministry of Education and accredited by WASC and ONESQA. Operates multiple campuses including Krungthonburi Campus and Bangkhae Campus. Curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England.