RBIS International School is a A-Levels / IGCSE / High School Diploma school in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1971. Annual tuition ranges from $7,392 to $15,960 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
RBIS offers Merit Scholarships for students aged 11-13 demonstrating high achievement in academics, arts, music or sport, ranging from 20% to 50% of tuition. Leadership Scholarships offer 20% up to full tuition for students showing leadership potential. Both require an application form submitted by the published deadline, school-administered assessments, and an interview.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 7,392–$ 15,960 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
RBIS International School is an international school in Bangkok, Thailand offering Early Years through Sixth Form education using the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level curriculum. The school emphasises a holistic approach to learning, supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally with experienced educators and internationally recognised programmes. RBIS fosters a multicultural community and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities alongside strong academic results.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Academic Enrichment
- Service and Sustainability
University Destinations
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | THB 294,000~$ 8,055 |
| Toddler | THB 264,000~$ 7,233 |
| Reception | THB 348,000~$ 9,534 |
| Years 1-2 | THB 429,000~$ 11,753 |
| Years 3-6 | THB 444,000~$ 12,164 |
| Years 7-9 | THB 534,000~$ 14,630 |
| Years 10-11 | THB 570,000~$ 15,616 |
| Years 12-13 | THB 564,000~$ 15,452 |
| Pre-Reception | THB 348,000~$ 9,534 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 264,000 - 570,000. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Book an Open House or school visit where an admissions officer gives a tour and answers questions. 2. Complete the application form with child's passport copy, academic transcripts from the past 12 months, a reference letter from the previous school, and a valid residence permit or visa. 3. Student assessment including English placement (CEFR-aligned) and cognitive testing (e.g. CAT4). 4. Application review by admissions team and academic leadership before confirming an offer or waitlist status. 5. Enrollment and fee payment including registration, tuition deposit or capital levy, and confirmation of tuition fees.
Admissions Details
RBIS operates a waitlist: applicants may receive an offer or be placed on a waiting list depending on availability for a given year group. Offers are conditional until assessments and places are confirmed. Detailed public explanation of waitlist timelines or criteria is not provided.
Student Life
RBIS has a four-house system: Unicorn, Dragon, Lion and Phoenix. Students are assigned to a house on joining RBIS, and each house has two elected House Captains and two Vice-captains (Primary and Secondary) to coordinate activities and represent the house at meetings.
Uniforms are required; costs are billed separately.
The school provides mid-morning snacks and lunch. Meal costs are billed separately: Early Years THB 36,000 per year, Primary THB 39,000, Secondary THB 42,000.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
RBIS embeds student well-being alongside pastoral care and personalized learning. The school does not name a dedicated counselling team, referral pathway, or formal mental-health programme, but positions individualized attention and student well-being as a core strand of school life.
RBIS has a comprehensive safeguarding policy overseen by Designated Safeguarding Leads and a board representative, with clear procedures for reporting concerns and escalation to local authorities if necessary. All staff undergo regular safeguarding training and follow strict codes of conduct with safer recruitment practices. Students are supported through PSHEE lessons, online safety education, and anti-bullying initiatives. The policy is reviewed annually by the Board of Management.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 5-11) | National Curriculum | — |
| Secondary (Ages 11-16) | IGCSE | IGCSE A*-C pass rate: 100% (2021), 82% (2022), 100% (2023), 96% (2024), 96% (2025) |
| Sixth Form (Ages 16-18) | A-Levels | A-Level pass rate: 100% (2021), 96% (2022), 96% (2023), 89% (2024), 96% (2025) |
| Early Years (Ages 1.5-4) | EYFS | — |
School Background
RBIS International School is governed by a Board of Directors. Current board members are Arwenun Klipbua (Executive Director), Amornrat (Assistant Professor), Kannaporn, and Timothy Ralph Cooper (Headmaster).
Notable alumni include Bird (graduated 2022), studying Biotechnology at Chulalongkorn University, and Alec Dow (graduated 2020), studying at the University of British Columbia in Canada.