KPIS International School Bangkok is a American Curriculum / Advanced Placement school in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 2005. Annual tuition ranges from $9,744 to $15,232 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 9,744–$ 15,232 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
KPIS International School Bangkok offers an enhanced American Curriculum accredited by WASC, serving students from Kindergarten through High School. The school emphasizes project-based learning, design thinking, and hands-on experiences through its KX Center facility. KPIS prepares students for university and future careers by integrating local context, Advanced Placement courses, and diverse extracurricular activities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
KPIS features the KPIS Experience Center dedicated to design thinking, digital creativity, and STEM through hands-on innovation labs. The school offers AP and AP Capstone pathways for university readiness, emphasizes English proficiency with targeted support from Grade 1, and is WASC accredited.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-5 | THB 414,000~$ 11,342 |
| Grade 6-8 | THB 482,000~$ 13,205 |
| Grade 9-12 | THB 544,000~$ 14,904 |
| Nursery - Kindergarten | THB 348,000~$ 9,534 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 348,000 - 544,000. Application fee: $196.
Admissions Process
- 1Attend an Open House or school visit arranged through the Admissions Team. 2. Complete and submit the application form with prior school reports, identification, and a THB 2,000 testing fee for Elementary to Secondary applicants. 3. Take the NWEA MAP admissions assessment and undergo an interview; results shared within 2–3 business days. 4. Confirm enrollment by submitting the enrollment form and paying the THB 100,000 non-refundable booking deposit.
Admissions Details
KPIS operates a waitlist system. Students not offered immediate placement may receive Waitlist status after assessment. Offers are made based on seat availability and student fit.
School Day
Nursery & Pre-Kindergarten: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Elementary School (Grades 1–5): 7:40 AM – 3:00 PM; Middle School (Grades 6–8): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; High School (Grades 9–12): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Each level follows a structured timetable including core subjects, breaks, and enrichment periods.
Student Life
Uniforms are required; prices are available from the finance office after admission.
Meals are included in the Nursery–Kindergarten tuition fee. Meal fees for other grades are noted as non-refundable but no further detail is provided.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Student mental wellbeing is addressed through the Guidance and Counseling Program, offering one-on-one and group counseling sessions. Counselors collaborate with parents and teachers. SEL programming via the Second Step framework promotes healthy emotional development.
KPIS has a formal Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy covering definitions of abuse and neglect, staff responsibilities, annual safeguarding training, a designated safeguarding officer, procedures for handling disclosures, and guidelines on professional boundaries.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High School | Advanced Placement | AP Research Exhibition held annually |
| Middle School | American Curriculum | — |
| Elementary School | American Curriculum | — |
| Kindergarten/Nursery | American Curriculum | — |
School Background
Licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education and accredited by WASC. Led by a Head of School and administrative team.