Thai-Chinese International School is a USA / IBDP school in Samutprakarn, Thailand. Founded in 1995. It serves 1,800 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $10,349 to $13,731 USD.
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Limited tuition discounts available for families enrolling siblings, alumni children, or groups of 10 or more new students, subject to Board approval.
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About
Thai-Chinese International School is a co-educational day school located in Bangplee Yai, Samutprakarn, Thailand. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and offers an American curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Instruction is delivered in both English and Thai.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual English-Thai instruction with a dual curriculum offering both American and IBDP pathways.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | THB 464,227~$ 12,719 |
| PK2-PK4 | THB 369,603~$ 10,126 |
| Grade 1-2 | THB 408,194~$ 11,183 |
| Grade 3-5 | THB 434,359~$ 11,900 |
| Grade 7-9 | THB 464,413~$ 12,724 |
| Grade 10-11 | THB 490,389~$ 13,435 |
| Kindergarten | THB 369,603~$ 10,126 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 369,603 - 490,389. Application fee: $84.
Admissions Process
- 1Book a campus visit or open house (a two-week trial visit is also offered). 2. Complete the official application form with health records, transcripts, and pay the non-refundable THB 3,000 application fee. 3. Attend interviews and placement testing in English, Math, Thai, and Chinese (Grade 1 and above). 4. Await admission decision; the principal reviews results and school records before sending acceptance or decline. 5. Accepted students have 15 days to confirm enrolment and submit tuition and development fund payments.
Admissions Details
TCIS maintains a waitlist when a grade level is full. All complete applications are placed in order based on application time. If a place becomes available, parents are notified and have 5 days to confirm and pay current fees to secure the spot.
School Day
The campus opens at 6:00 am with supervision from 6:30 am; classrooms open at 7:10 am and dismissal is at 3:10 pm. The school office and supervision end at 4:00 pm and the campus closes by 5:30 pm.
Student Life
A school uniform is required for all students; families must purchase a uniform for their student.
The campus has a canteen on site; a meal plan is available.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Confidential one-on-one and small-group counseling sessions covering friendship, self-esteem, stress, and grief using Person-Centered Therapy and Solution-Focused Counseling. Parents may schedule meetings with counselors at any time.
TCIS adheres to policies aligned with the American School Counseling Association and its own Child Safeguarding guidelines, maintained through trained counselors and structured support systems in homeroom and counseling practices.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Middle School | American Diploma | — |
| Elementary School | American Diploma | Core subjects taught in English by native speakers; Thai and Mandarin Chinese taught by native teachers |
| High School (Grades 9-12) | American Diploma | 100% of graduates accepted to universities in North America, Europe, and Asia |
School Background
private