Bangkok, Thailand

Âges

2-18

Programme

American, IB

Scolarité

1 128 000 THB/an

Capacité

1900

International School Bangkok (ISB) first opened its doors in 1951 as the International Children’s Center on the grounds of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. As Thailand’s first international school, ISB was established to serve the children of U.S. Embassy staff and expatriates living in Bangkok. Rooted in tradition and honor, ISB quickly became a cornerstone of the expatriate community, offering a world-class education that set the standard for excellence in the region. As the demand for premier international education grew, so did ISB. In 1960, the school moved from the U.S. Embassy grounds to a larger campus on Sukhumvit Soi 15 to accommodate both primary and secondary students. By 1967, at the height of the Vietnam War, enrollment surged to over 3,500 students, prompting the opening of a second campus in Bangsue to manage the expanding student body. The 1980s marked a pivotal moment in ISB’s history as the Board of Trustees envisioned a school unparalleled in the region. This vision came to life in January 1992 when ISB relocated to its current home in Nichada Thani, a state-of-the-art US$25-million campus designed to offer an exceptional educational environment. In 2018, ISB expanded further with the opening of the Environmental Wilderness Campus in Phetchaburi Province, cementing its reputation as a leader in innovative education. Throughout its journey, ISB has upheld its commitment to heritage, history, and legacy. The school remains a nonprofit, independent, and nonsectarian institution, governed by its parent-elected Board of Trustees. ISB’s traditions of excellence and continuous improvement have made it Thailand’s premier international school, renowned for fostering academic achievement, creativity, and global citizenship. Recent years have seen the school enhance its already impressive facilities, including the addition of new playgrounds, a cutting-edge Elementary School cafeteria, a dedicated ES gym, solar panels, rooftop gardens, and lush green spaces tha