Education
Explore premier education in Thailand with top international schools in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and beyond. Catering to students of all ages, these schools offer renowned curricula like IB, A-Levels, and the American Curriculum.
In addition to academics, they emphasise extracurricular activities, language learning, and cultural immersion.
With a diverse range of options, parents can find the perfect school to meet their child’s unique needs and aspirations.
Thailand’s international schools provide students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Discover the best education Thailand has to offer.
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Highgate International School Thailand opens first campus outside the UK near Siam Country Club, Chonburi
Highgate International School Thailand, established through a collaboration between Siam Motors Group and Highgate School UK, has officially opened its first campus outside the United Kingdom. Palakorn Suwanrath, privy councillor, president of the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation under Royal Patronage, and executive committee member of the Chaipattana Foundation, presided over the ceremony, which was attended by the school’s management team, teachers, parents,…
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Hospitality management degree in Bangkok: build a global career with AIHM’s BBA
The BBA in Global Hospitality Management at the Asian Institute of Hospitality & Management (AIHM) is a 3.5-year hospitality management degree in Bangkok, delivered in academic association with Les Roches. It includes two six-month internships and an option for qualified students to transfer to Les Roches in Switzerland or Spain. A hospitality management degree should prepare students for more than…
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Private colleges in Bueng Kan deny allegations of student loan fraud
Thailand’s Ministry of Education ordered an investigation into four private colleges after allegations that students’ names were used to obtain Student Loan Fund (SLF) loans without their knowledge. The allegations circulated online after a Facebook page shared accounts from people claiming to be former students of the colleges. One complainant said she enrolled at a private college in Nong Bua…
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Kao launches school hygiene programme with CONNEXT ED in Chonburi
Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer of consumer products and chemicals, has launched the Kao Care & Protect School Program, its first initiative dedicated to supporting healthier school environments. Developed in partnership with the CONNEXT ED Foundation, the programme supports hygiene and environmental education while helping schools create clean and safe surroundings where children can learn and grow.…
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Taylor’s Schools enters Thailand as St. Andrews International School joins the group
Taylor’s Schools, one of Southeast Asia’s leading K-12 education groups, has entered Thailand through the transition of St. Andrews International School into the group. The strategic transaction marks Taylor’s Schools’ first expansion beyond Malaysia and Singapore. It includes four St. Andrews campuses: Sathorn, Dusit and Sukhumvit 107 in Bangkok, and Green Valley on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. Each St. Andrews campus…
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Thai students gain ground in global education assessment
Deputy government spokesperson Phatdarat Thongsaluayakon says scores rose in science, maths and reading, though Thailand remains below the OECD average in all three subjects.
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How Koh Phangan’s first international school grew from one family’s search for education
Twenty-one years ago, a young unmarried British mother and her six-year-old son stepped off a longtail boat onto the shores of Thong Nai Pan, on Koh Phangan’s northeast coast. Two decades later, Nicola Bunchuay’s journey, from marrying a Thai local who later adopted her son to opening Koh Phangan’s first licensed international school, has helped create a pathway for international…
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Thailand bans competitive exams, rankings for children under six
Thailand’s Education Ministry has ordered state and private schools nationwide not to use competitive exams, pass-fail systems or rankings for children under six, saying early education should focus on development rather than academic competition. Deputy government spokesperson Captain Patdarasm Thongsaluaykorn announced the directive today, August 27, saying the ministry had instructed the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) and…
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Ten years in, or nothing: the rule keeping foreign teachers out of Thailand’s private school fund
Foreign teachers still cannot join the private school welfare fund, and the minister points to how long they stay Education Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong said on 10 August, after a meeting of the Private Education Commission, that the question of allowing foreign teachers to pay into the private school teachers’ welfare fund remains unresolved. The obstacle is a rule about time.…
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For one afternoon only: meet representatives from 30+ of America’s top boarding schools in Bangkok
For many parents, the biggest challenge isn’t deciding whether to consider overseas education–it’s knowing where to begin. Rather than spending months researching schools online–or travelling across the United States to visit campuses individually. Families in Bangkok will have the rare opportunity to meet representatives from more than 30 leading American boarding schools in one afternoon on November 8, 2026, when…
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Education Ministry plans Social Credit system for youth
The National Moral Promotion Committee has prioritised ethics programmes for children under 13, while the Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce a Social Credit system designed to reward positive behaviour. The committee met on July 13 at the Ministry of Culture to discuss policies aimed at strengthening moral and ethical development nationwide. Discussions focused on children in early childhood…
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Start in Bangkok, graduate in Switzerland with AIHM’s hospitality management programme
Most hospitality management degrees put students in a classroom and call it preparation. AIHM does something structurally different. Students spend two and a half years inside a real luxury hotel in one of the world’s busiest tourism cities, complete two industry internships, and then have the option to transfer to Les Roches in Switzerland or Spain for their final year,…
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Thailand’s birth rate is falling. Its International schools are booming anyway.
Walk through the gated lanes of Nichada Thani, the leafy streets behind Sukhumvit, or the new estates rising around Bang Na, and every weekday morning looks the same. Buses, school-run traffic, and parents speaking a dozen different languages drop their children at campuses that look more like small universities than schools. This is the visible side of a quiet economic…
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Thailand education ranking rises to 52 after years of decline
Thailand education ranking improved in 2026, rising three places to 52nd globally in the latest World Competitiveness Center report released on Monday, June 22. The update was announced by Deputy Government Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Patdadarasm Thongsaluaykorn, during a press briefing on Monday. The ranking is part of the World Competitiveness Center (WCC) index under the International Institute…
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A business class taught them to make money, but Bangkok taught them to give it away
Most school business projects end with a grade. This one ended with a donation to UNICEF. At the Australian International School Bangkok (AISB), a group of Year 9 students spent months building real businesses by sourcing products, managing finances, and dealing with the inevitable setbacks. Standard stuff, on paper. But somewhere along the way, the assignment stopped being about profit.…
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Leading UK school group to establish Phuket campus as international school demand grows beyond Bangkok
NLCS International has signed an agreement with VLC Group, which owns several premium hotels and resorts in Phuket and Khao Lak, to develop NLCS Phuket. The project will bring the educational model of one of the United Kingdom’s highest-ranked independent schools to Thailand’s expanding international education market. North London Collegiate School was founded in 1850 by education pioneer Frances Mary…
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St. Andrews International School Sathorn shares Miss Helen Coleman’s vision for the future
St. Andrews International School Sathorn is excited to share the forward-looking vision of their Head of School, Miss Helen Coleman, as she sets out what she believes will shape the next chapter of learning in their community. At the heart of Miss Helen’s approach is belonging: creating a school culture where every learner feels welcomed, supported, and known, and she…
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Mahidol University praised for 30-day paid leave for terminal family care
Mahidol University wins praise for granting 30 days paid leave for terminal family care Mahidol University issued a 2026 notification regarding employee leave criteria and procedures. The public widely praised Section 9 of this document. This specific section outlines the rules for taking time off to care for family members in their final stages of life. The new regulation allows…
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XCL Education Group expands Thailand footprint through strategic partnership with Mooltripakdee International School (MIS) in Pattaya
XCL Education, a leading Southeast Asian education group, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Mooltripakdee International School (MIS) in Pattaya. This collaboration marks XCL’s entry into the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Thailand’s premier industrial and economic heartland. MIS joins the XCL Thailand community alongside XCL American School of Bangkok Sukhumvit (XCL ASB) and DPREP International School. Through…
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Teaching jobs in Thailand – How to move, what you’ll earn, and documents needed
Looking for teaching jobs in Thailand? The process is more straightforward than it looks from the outside, but it does require getting a few things right up front. The legal side matters as you need the correct visa and work permit before you start teaching. The key is understanding what to expect at each stage and budgeting properly for the…
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Looking for the Best Film School in Thailand? Bangkok University launches new international filmmaking programme
Bangkok University is promoting its Film, Series, and Global Content Production and Business programme as a practical route for aspiring filmmakers as Thailand’s film and streaming industries expand. The programme is positioned as an industry-aligned option designed to reflect contemporary production realities and the demands of the global content market. The programme is structured around an integrated production workflow rather…
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The case for structure: Why some trainees still choose the Education Visa over the DTV
Disclosure: Muay Thai Visa Thailand (MTVT) operates through Sor.Dechapant Muay Thai School in Bangkok. They earn revenue from training enrollment and visa documentation services. This piece reflects their operational experience working with Muay Thai DTV visa, Muay Thai Education (ED) visa, and Digital Nomad Visa Thailand applicants. Ministry of Education License: สช.กร. 00025/2568. Everyone wants to talk about the Destination…
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Thai student hospitalised after 800 squat punishment at school
A student in Thailand was hospitalised earlier this week after a teacher allegedly ordered him to perform 800 squats as punishment for failing to hand in his homework. The incident was brought to light today, February 4, by the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+, where the boy’s father shared his son’s experience. According to the father, the student began to suffer…
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Thailand signs deal with Canva to improve digital learning
Thailand’s Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding in Bangkok with Canva, marking a new collaboration to enhance digital learning and design capabilities in private schools across the country. The agreement was signed at OPEC’s Bangkok headquarters on January 26 by OPEC Secretary-General Monthon Phaksuwan and Canva Thailand Country Manager Pakapol Thangtongchin. The partnership…
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How is Thailand using virtual reality to train doctors, students, and workers?
Virtual reality has moved from novelty to necessity across Thailand’s education sector. The technology now addresses real problems such as training medical teams, teaching environmental conservation, and upskilling industrial workers, aligning with the national Thailand 4.0 strategy that prioritises digital infrastructure and innovation-driven growth. The investment backing this transformation is substantial. The Ministry of Education’s Anywhere Anytime initiative allocated US$800 million…
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Can you get into medical school in Thailand as a foreigner?
The short answer is yes, but the fuller answer is considerably more complicated. Thailand offers international medical programmes that accept foreign students and deliver world-class education. However, the path from admission to actually practising medicine involves significant barriers that many prospective students don’t fully appreciate until it’s too late. If you’re considering medical school in Thailand, understanding these barriers upfront…
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Chulalongkorn University hosts Bhutan’s King and Queen for honorary degrees
Chulalongkorn University had the great honour of welcoming His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan on Monday, December 22, for the Conferral of the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degrees, held at the Chulalongkorn University Auditorium and Maha Chulalongkorn Building. Upon Their Majesties’ arrival at Chulalongkorn University, they were…
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Thailand’s English proficiency ranks second lowest in Asia
Thailand has recorded one of the lowest levels of English proficiency in Asia, according to the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index, which shows a continued global stagnation in English skills since 2020. The index is based on test results from 2.2 million participants across 123 countries, with an average test-taker age of 26. While English remains the most commonly shared…
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Boarding schools in Thailand: Safer, more structured, and cheaper than the UK?
The Thaiger key takeaways Thailand’s boarding schools offer a highly structured, calm environment that many parents view as safer and more supportive compared to other regions. Annual fees remain significantly lower than in the UK, with a wide range of international schools providing modern facilities and strong academic pathways. The rise in global families choosing Thailand reflects a shift toward…
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Phrae school seizes student’s jacket in 9°C weather
A school in Phrae province is under fire after a teacher seized a student’s winter jacket for violating the school’s dress code during cold weather. A concerned relative brought the incident to public attention, sharing the incident on Facebook yesterday, December 1. The student, from Wiang Ta Subdistrict in Long district, borrowed and wore a grey jacket because her school-issued…
