St. Andrews International School, Green Valley is a British National Curriculum / IB PYP / IGCSE / IB Diploma school in Banchang, Thailand. Founded in 1994. It serves 450 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $5,788 to $23,576 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships available for students entering Years 10 to 13, covering both IGCSE and IB Diploma stages. Awards provide up to 50% tuition fee discount across six categories: Academics, Drama, Design Technology, Music, Sport, and Visual Art. Applicants may apply under a maximum of two categories. Awards are merit-based and reviewed annually to ensure continued eligibility.
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About
St. Andrews International School, Green Valley is an international school on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard, situated between Pattaya and Rayong, serving around 450 students from over 30 nationalities. The school integrates the British curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB PYP and IB Diploma), offering personalised learning in a green campus environment. In 2025, IB graduates achieved a 95% pass rate with an average score of 34, and 100% of graduates were accepted to university.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Distinctive Forest School and eco-literacy programme including student-led sustainability projects and vertical gardens integrated into learning. Small class sizes for personalised support across a 30-rai tropical campus. Community from over 30 nationalities. IB CAS programme combined with Black Box Theatre productions and performing arts. Part of the Cognita group with strong international school infrastructure.
University Destinations
100% of St. Andrews International School, Green Valley graduates go on to higher education. Recent graduates have been accepted at universities including:
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 10 | THB 801,000~$ 21,945 |
| Year 11 | THB 801,000~$ 21,945 |
| Year 12 | THB 842,000~$ 23,068 |
| Year 13 | THB 842,000~$ 23,068 |
| Reception | THB 451,000~$ 12,356 |
| Years 1-2 | THB 510,000~$ 13,973 |
| Years 3-6 | THB 639,500~$ 17,521 |
| Years 7-9 | THB 753,500~$ 20,644 |
| Nursery (3 half days) | THB 206,700~$ 5,663 |
| Nursery (4 half days) | THB 275,000~$ 7,534 |
| Nursery (5 full days) | THB 425,000~$ 11,644 |
| Nursery (5 half days) | THB 344,500~$ 9,438 |
| Kindergarten (full day) | THB 448,500~$ 12,288 |
| Kindergarten (5 half days) | THB 358,800~$ 9,830 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 206,700 - 842,000. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit a completed online application form along with the THB 5,000 non-refundable application fee, plus supporting documents (birth certificate, photographs, school reports in English, passport and visa copies, specialist reports if applicable). 2. Once documents are reviewed, the child is invited for a trial day with age-appropriate assessments in English and Maths and, where applicable, a meeting with the Head of School. 3. If a place is offered, parents must sign an acceptance form and pay the enrolment fee within seven days to confirm. A completed online medical form is also required before the start date.
Admissions Details
The school does not operate a formal waitlist or pool system.
School Day
Pre-Nursery and Nursery half-days run from 08:30 to 12:20; full days until 15:20. Primary and Secondary Monday–Thursday run 08:30–15:20, with a slightly shorter day on Fridays ending at 15:10.
Student Life
Uniforms required from Nursery to Year 11. Early Years and Primary: blue and white striped shirt with navy shorts or culottes; Early Years girls wear a striped dress. Secondary: white shirt, with girls allowed navy culottes or navy trousers. A school hat is worn for outdoor play and black shoes are required. IB Sixth Form students (Years 12–13) wear smart, business-like clothes. Uniforms can be purchased from the Uniform Shop at the main reception.
The cafeteria prepares meals on site with an in-house team of professional chefs. The menu is healthy and includes Thai and Western options, fresh fruit, and desserts, with weekly changes. Meal fees range from approximately THB 4,400 to THB 16,300 per year depending on year group and options chosen.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school promotes mental wellbeing through a dedicated pastoral care structure. Each student is assigned a tutor who monitors wellbeing and progress, supported by Heads of Year and a Head of Secondary Pastoral. Weekly PSHE classes and assemblies address mental health topics. Students have access to a school counsellor for individual support, and the pastoral team provides early intervention when concerns are raised.
St. Andrews Green Valley has a comprehensive Child Safeguarding Policy. All staff receive regular safeguarding training and report concerns through a structured referral system. A designated Child Safeguarding Officer and team manage concerns. Policies are aligned with international child protection standards.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 5-11) | IB PYP | Integrates British curriculum with IB PYP |
| Early Years (Ages 2-5) | British National Curriculum | EYFS-aligned early years provision |
| High School (Ages 15+) | IB Diploma | 2025 results: 95% pass rate, top score 42, average score 34 — well above global average |
| Secondary (Ages 11-15) | IGCSE | — |
School Background
Part of Cognita, a global family of private international schools operating 100+ schools in 16 countries. Green Valley is one of 12 Cognita schools in Asia and one of 4 Cognita schools in Thailand.
Pierre Walker, 2017 graduate, PhD candidate at Caltech