Raffles American School Bangkok is a IBDP school in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 2017. Annual tuition ranges from $5,544 to $8,316 USD.
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Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 5,544–$ 8,316 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
Raffles American School Bangkok is a co-educational day school located in Bangplee, Samutprakarn, near Bangkok, Thailand. The school 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
- Performing Arts
- STEM
- Academic Enrichment
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery (2–3 years) | THB 198,000~$ 5,425 |
| Grade 1–4 (6–10 years) | THB 279,000~$ 7,644 |
| Grade 5–12 (10–18 years) | THB 297,000~$ 8,137 |
| Kindergarten 3 (5–6 years) | THB 255,000~$ 6,986 |
| Kindergarten 1–2 (3–5 years) | THB 234,000~$ 6,411 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 198,000 - 297,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial Visit & Inquiry: Contact the Admissions Office or arrange an in-person or online visit with the Head of School. 2. Submit Application Materials: Complete the Application Form, Admission Requirement Checklist, Authorization to Release School Records, and Informed Consent form; include passport photos, student passport or Thai ID, up to three years of academic records (in English), standardized test results, and a confidential recommendation from the current school. 3. Evaluation & Interview: Applications are processed within five working days; students then undergo evaluation, screening, and an interview assessing English and math proficiency. Pre-K and Kindergarten applicants have a parent interview and child engagement activity. 4. Application Outcome: Accepted applicants receive a formal Offer of Admission by email, followed by a tuition invoice and a welcome letter from the Head of School.
Admissions Details
When an applicant meets the admissions requirements but the requested grade level or program is already full, that applicant is placed in a wait pool.
Student Life
Regular Uniform and PE Uniform are required in Early Years through High School. Optional items include a School Cap and a School Jacket.
The school provides on-site meals via Sodexo, the food service provider. A separate lunch fee of THB 30,000 per academic year applies to all grade levels.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
There is no specific information published about mental wellbeing programs, counselling staff, or dedicated initiatives.
The school maintains a safe and clean environment and enforces health and safety protocols. No detailed safeguarding or child protection policies, designated staff, training, or reporting procedures are publicly disclosed.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High School (G9 – G12) | American Curriculum | — |
| Middle School (G5 – G8) | American Curriculum | MAP Testing administered |
| Early Years (Nursery – K2) | American Curriculum | — |
| Elementary School (K3 – G4) | American Curriculum | MAP Testing administered |
School Background
private