NIVA American International School is a American / California Common Core / Advanced Placement school in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1991. It serves 400 students for students aged 2–17. Annual tuition ranges from $7,644 to $11,592 USD.
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Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 7,644–$ 11,592 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.
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About
NIVA American International School is a WASC-accredited Nursery and K-12 international school located in Bangkok, Thailand, just 10 minutes from Crystal Park. The school follows an American curriculum based on California Common Core standards and serves students aged 2 to 17 from over 30 nationalities. NIVA emphasizes smaller class sizes, skills-based learning, and extracurricular development to prepare students for university and beyond.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Visual and Creative Arts
- Academic Enrichment
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K1 | THB 308,000~$ 8,438 |
| K2 | THB 313,000~$ 8,575 |
| K3 | THB 323,000~$ 8,849 |
| Grade 1 | THB 347,000~$ 9,507 |
| Grade 2 | THB 352,000~$ 9,644 |
| Grade 3 | THB 366,000~$ 10,027 |
| Grade 4 | THB 367,000~$ 10,055 |
| Grade 5 | THB 374,000~$ 10,247 |
| Grade 6 | THB 382,000~$ 10,466 |
| Grade 7 | THB 384,000~$ 10,521 |
| Grade 8 | THB 389,000~$ 10,658 |
| Grade 9 | THB 406,000~$ 11,123 |
| Nursery | THB 273,000~$ 7,479 |
| Grade 10 | THB 410,000~$ 11,233 |
| Grade 11 | THB 412,000~$ 11,288 |
| Grade 12 | THB 414,000~$ 11,342 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 273,000 - 414,000. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application and upload required documents (academic records, identification, medical reports, photographs). 2. Documents reviewed; school schedules assessment testing and interview. Nursery/K1: interview only (THB 2,000 application fee). K2–K3: assessments in English handwriting and math (THB 2,000). Grades 1–12: assessments in reading, writing, listening, and math (THB 5,000). 3. Upon acceptance, pay tuition and related fees via bank transfer or credit card. 4. Secure student place via registration, uniform fitting, and orientation.
Admissions Details
NIVA offers seat reservation for up to two years in advance through a non-refundable deposit. There is no formal waitlist.
School Day
Nursery & Kindergarten: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm; Elementary and Secondary: 7:45 am to 3:00 pm
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary (Ages 6-10) | American | Discovery-based learning using California Common Core standards |
| High School (Ages 14-17) | Advanced Placement | Mastery-based learning; AP courses offered |
| Early Childhood (Ages 2-5) | American | Theme-based learning for Nursery and Kindergarten |
| Middle School (Ages 11-13) | American | Skills-based learning using California Common Core standards |
School Background
Part of NIVA International Education Co., Ltd.; licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education; accredited by WASC, ONESQA, and OPEC