Norwich International School, Bangkok is a IBDP school in Samut Sakhon, Thailand. Founded in 2014. Annual tuition ranges from $13,482 to $20,160 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Two academic scholarships are offered: the 10th Anniversary Community Scholarship and the IGCSE Scholarship for Year 10–11 students. Applicants submit an application package and essay, then attend an interview and assessment day. IGCSE Scholarship eligibility requires predicted or achieved IGCSE grade C or above; the award is THB 150,000 per year toward tuition (excluding food and extra costs).
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 13,482–$ 20,160 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
Norwich International School is a co-educational day school located in Samut Sakhon, Bangkok, Thailand. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Norwich International School Bangkok was the first international school in Thailand accredited by the Curiosity Approach for its Early Years programme (2025). It offers a full British curriculum pathway from EYFS through to the IB Diploma, with Mandarin introduced from Nursery. The school features dedicated Music and Sports Academies, integrates mindfulness as a standalone subject, hosts its own Model United Nations, and celebrates cultural events including International Day and Songkran.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1–3 | THB 575,400~$ 15,764 |
| Years 4–6 | THB 615,600~$ 16,866 |
| Years 7–9 | THB 653,400~$ 17,901 |
| Years 10–11 | THB 666,000~$ 18,247 |
| Years 12–13 | THB 720,000~$ 19,726 |
| Nursery–Reception | THB 481,500~$ 13,192 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 481,500 - 720,000. Application fee: $168.
Admissions Process
- 1Book a campus tour or attend an open-house day; meet the Head of Primary and Early Years. 2. Submit application form by email or in person with two years of school reports (Year 1+), passport or birth certificate, house registration, medical report, and parent photos and IDs. 3. Sit diagnostic entrance tests in English and Mathematics (used also to identify ELS or SEN needs). 4. Receive and sign a formal offer letter; confirm enrolment by signing the Agreement of Enrolment and paying required fees.
Admissions Details
The school does not publicly describe a waitlist or enrolment pool system.
School Day
School day starts at 7:30 AM (morning sessions begin 7:50–8:00 AM) and ends at 3:00 PM, with after-school activities running until 4:30 PM. Nursery finishes at 2:45 PM and includes nap time. Kindergarten and Reception end at 3:00 PM with optional quiet time in Term 1. Primary and Secondary students finish at 3:00 PM or 3:50 PM if enrolled in after-school activities. Secondary follows a seven-period daily schedule.
Student Life
The school assigns students to a school house upon enrolment, as referenced in the admissions offer letter, but no further detail about house names or structure is provided.
Lunch and snacks are included in annual tuition fees. Nursery–Reception: THB 31,800/year; Years 1–3: THB 33,000/year; Years 4–6: THB 34,200/year; Years 7–9: THB 36,000/year; Years 10–13: THB 37,600/year.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through structured PSHE lessons and regular mindfulness classes across school levels. In Secondary, students have access to a university and careers counsellor who also supports general wellbeing. No dedicated mental health counsellor or clinical psychologist is mentioned on staff.
The school maintains a 24/7 security team, mandatory ID cards for all staff and visitors, and CCTV coverage across campus. All teaching staff must pass a criminal background check. Student behaviour policies are formalised through a signed Student Code of Conduct at the start of each academic year. A full safeguarding or child protection policy document is not publicly available on the school's website.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IGCSE (Ages 14-16) | IGCSE | 78% A*-C across all subjects in 2025; 100% pass rate in Mathematics, PE, and First Language Mandarin |
| Primary (Ages 5-10) | National Curriculum | Thematic British curriculum delivered in Primary Homerooms |
| Early Years (Ages 2-4) | EYFS | Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage |
| Sixth Form (Ages 16-18) | IB Diploma | Years 12-13 access the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) |
| Lower Secondary (Ages 11-14) | National Curriculum | Years 7-9 access CAIE LS |
School Background
private
First international school in Thailand accredited by the Curiosity Approach for Early Years (2025)