St. Stephen's International School Khao Yai is a EYFS / IPC / IGCSE / A-Levels school in Khao Yai, Thailand. Founded in 1998. Annual tuition ranges from $10,276 to $18,116 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for Years 12 and 13, awarded based on IGCSE results. The scholarship covers between 5% and 40% of tuition fees over two years.
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About
St. Stephen's International School Khao Yai is a British-based international school situated near the Khao Yai National Park in Thailand, offering education from Nursery through Year 13. The school provides a blend of day and boarding options, with approximately 30% of students boarding, and follows a curriculum that includes EYFS, IPC, IGCSE, and A-Levels. Set on a spacious, secure campus, the school emphasises holistic development both inside and outside the classroom.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
St. Stephen's offers a full British curriculum from early years through A Levels in an internationally diverse Bangkok campus. It combines the International Primary Curriculum, IMYC, Cambridge IGCSE, and A Levels. The school features a house system with an East-meets-West ethos, strong pastoral care, structured learning support, and a comprehensive co-curricular programme.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1 | THB 439,000~$ 12,027 |
| Nursery | THB 367,000~$ 10,055 |
| Year 12 | THB 647,000~$ 17,726 |
| Year 13 | THB 619,000~$ 16,959 |
| Reception | THB 445,000~$ 12,192 |
| Year 1 - Year 2 | THB 505,000~$ 13,836 |
| Year 3 - Year 4 | THB 552,000~$ 15,123 |
| Year 5 - Year 6 | THB 566,000~$ 15,507 |
| Year 7 - Year 9 | THB 579,000~$ 15,863 |
| Year 10 - Year 11 | THB 628,000~$ 17,205 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 367,000 - 647,000. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Book a campus visit or taster day through the admissions office. 2. Submit the online application form with supporting documents (past school reports, passport copies, photo, etc.) and pay the non-refundable application fee. 3. Students are invited for assessments (literacy, numeracy, English) and an informal interview with staff depending on grade level. 4. Accepted families receive an offer letter and must pay enrolment and deposit fees to secure the place. 5. Sign the enrollment contract, pay tuition or agree to instalment plans, and set up any required support.
Admissions Details
If a year group is full, applicants are placed on a waiting list and contacted when places become available. Parents are advised to apply early and submit all documentation promptly.
Boarding Life
Student Life
All students from Years 1 to 13 belong to one of four Houses named after Western and Thai mythical creatures, reflecting an East meets West ethos. House points are awarded for events and day-to-day activities, and the House Cup is awarded at the end-of-year House Awards Ceremony.
The school requires students to wear a uniform. The uniform is charged separately from tuition.
Food menus are published for Early Years, Primary and Secondary; lunch menus can be downloaded from the Food Menus page. Meal fees range from THB 27,470 (Nursery) to THB 33,200 (Years 7–13), payable in instalments.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school implements a pastoral care framework with daily tutor check-ins and classroom teacher oversight. Regular assemblies address wellbeing topics and a referral system connects students with counsellors when needed. Teachers receive guidance to monitor emotional changes and can initiate individual support when concerns arise.
St. Stephen's maintains a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy aligned with Thai law and UK standards. All staff undergo safer-recruitment screening and annual training. The school defines abuse broadly and provides clear guidelines for identifying and reporting concerns via a standardized Expression of Concern form submitted to a Child Protection Officer. Confidentiality and secure storage of reports are maintained. Students receive regular age-appropriate instruction on personal safety and online boundaries, and parents are invited annually to learn about the policy. The policy is reviewed yearly and overseen by designated safeguarding leads in both Primary and Secondary divisions.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (KS1-KS2) | IPC | International Primary Curriculum used across KS1 and KS2 |
| Early Years (EYFS) | EYFS | — |
| Secondary (KS3-KS4) | IGCSE | Cambridge IGCSE offered at KS4 |
| Sixth Form (Years 12-13) | A-Levels | Cambridge A-Levels offered in Sixth Form |
School Background
Part of the St. Stephen's International School group.