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Everyone’s welcome at St Andrews Bangkok. Home to children, parents, and teachers from more than 60 countries, our community is a truly inclusive and diverse place. Whether you’re new to our school or part of the family, you’ll find lots of information about our thriving learning environment here.
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IMPORTANT DATES: 2025-2026

You'll find key term and holiday dates in our school calendar.
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MARLINS EXPLORER SWIM PROGRAMME

This is an opportunity for those interested in our weekend FUNdamental swim programme.

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MUSIC PROGRAMME

Our expert instrumental teachers guide students to find the instrument that aligns with their natural abilities, ensuring a positive and successful learning experience.

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ACTIVITY CAMPS

You'll find many popular activities from our Half-Term, Winter and Summer Break Activity Camps.
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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

You'll find lots of useful information – including parent handbooks and school guides on our documents page.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

With more than 300 clubs to choose from – as well as life-changing expeditions and collaborations with trailblazing organisations – we offer the widest range of enrichment opportunities in Bangkok.
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Trips and expeditions
Opening our students’ eyes to the wonders and challenges facing our planet, our awe-inspiring international expeditions to Tanzania and Switzerland build confidence, independence, and global awareness. And on trips across Thailand, your child will connect with local communities and make a genuine difference.
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Sport
There’s an activity for everyone on our extensive extra-curricular programme. We offer traditional team sports like basketball, football, cricket, and volleyball, as well as the chance to showcase individual badminton, tennis, swimming, and golf skills. Want to try something different? Your child can join our fencing, synchronised swimming, water polo, parkour, and Zendokai karate clubs.
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Performing Arts
We’re passionate about the performing arts, and our exclusive collaboration with The Juilliard School prepares our students for the international stage. Your child can tread the boards in our 260-seat theatre and choreograph routines in our dance suites. Inspired by internationally acclaimed musicians, they can also learn an instrument, star in the school orchestra, or join one of our many bands or choirs.
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STEAM
Your child will discover a world of endless possibilities on our MIT-inspired STEAM programme. Creative challenges set by MIT professors ignite our students’ imaginations and feed their curiosity, as they work together to find solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems. Our after-school programme includes VEX Robotics, Minecraft education, science rocks, Lego, and drone clubs.
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Creative Arts
We’ll embrace your child’s artistic side, encouraging them to express their creativity in a multitude of ways. Our younger students can sculpt clay models, draw cartoons, paint with watercolours, and recharge and refresh at our mindful colouring club. At High School, our older students learn about Thai arts and culture, write poetry, and explore Anime and Manga art. There’s lots of fun to be had at our board game, magic, and shadow play clubs, too.
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Academic
Learning at St Andrews takes place everywhere, every single day. Outside of lessons, your child can learn multiple languages, including Arabic, Mandarin, and Thai. We nurture our students’ skills in the specialist subjects, too, offering English literature and language groups, maths challenge activities, and ‘improve your writing’ clubs. Your child can also play chess, develop their public speaking skills, and delve into the world of financial investing.
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Community
Every student takes part in life-changing outreach, social responsibility, and environmental activities, which drive change locally and across the world. Through our collaboration with UNICEF, your child will speak up in support of global agendas and join the Model UN. They’ll also use their creativity, determination, and passion to raise money and awareness for local charities, and lead the way on environmental initiatives, including organising city-wide eco-conferences.
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PART OF OUR FAMILY

When your child joins St Andrews, you do, too. Our friendly Parent Teacher Group (PTG) organises lots of activities, including fundraisers, International Day events, and groups, which range from fitness sessions and swimming to Thai lessons.
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There's so much to discover at St Andrews. We've covered lots of the important information here.
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Lunch menu
Healthy, nutritious, and delicious: our in-house caterers, getfresh, prepare tasty snacks and fresh lunches every day.
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Bus service
Our free shuttle bus service is a safe and convenient way to get to and from our campuses.
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Uniforms
Our students wear our uniform with pride, representing St Andrews with distinction in school and our community.
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School day
Every day is packed with extraordinary learning experiences, which take place within our carefully constructed school timetable.
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Student wellbeing
Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at St Andrews. We’ll make sure your child is healthy, happy, and supported.
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House system
Our House system fosters a real sense of community spirit, bringing children together across the year groups.
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Accreditations and affiliations
We’re proud to hold accreditation with several prestigious organisations, including British Schools Overseas and the Education Development Trust.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What curricula will my child follow?

    Our students follow globally respected curriculum pathways that support them from the early years through to graduation.

    Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

    English National Curriculum (Key Stages 1-3).

    IGCSEs (Key Stage 4).

    International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

  • What size are your classes?
    Our early years children learn in an average class size of 15, with a teacher/teaching assistant to student ratio of 1:6. At primary and secondary, our average class size is 20.
  • Do you offer students additional support?
    We run a successful English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme for students who need extra help with their English speaking, writing, and comprehension. We also offer a Learning Support programme for students who need supplementary academic, behavioural, or social development support.
  • What languages do you teach?
    We encourage our students to learn new languages and experience different cultures. At all ages, we teach English, Thai, French, German, Japanese, and Korean. Native language speakers are taught certain subjects in their mother tongue. Our extra-curricular programme includes a range of linguistic and cultural activities, including Mandarin (various levels) and Arabic for beginners.
  • What nationalities are represented at your school?
    We’re home to children and families from more than 60 countries.
  • Where can I find the school’s term and holiday dates?
    You’ll find all our key dates on our calendar.
  • Do you run a bus service?
    Yes, we provide a free shuttle bus service. Please see our transport page for more information.
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NEWS AND EVENTS

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Year 5 participates in Thai cooking class with chefs from the popular Bangkok cafe getfresh

Year 5 students stepped out of the classroom and into the kitchen for a special Thai cooking class hosted by the talented chefs from getfresh. Under the guidance of the getfresh chefs, they learned about kitchen safety, teamwork, and, most importantly, the steps involved in cooking traditional Thai food like Tom Gai Kai and Lod Chong. The interactive session gave students the chance to discover new skills and connect with Thai culture in a fun and meaningful way.
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Students visit Mechai Pattana Bamboo School in northeast Thailand to learn about sustainable community development.

Nine Year 11 and 12 students from St Andrews recently embarked on a service trip to Buriram in northeast Thailand to visit the Mechai Pattana Bamboo School, which has a unique model of education that blends academics with sustainability practices, entrepreneurship, and community development. St Andrews students engaged in hands-on activities and cultural exchange with local student boarders to gain first-hand experience for unique initiatives such as the ‘Agriculture for the Blind’ programme.
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Celebrating the first graduate from the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) in the class of 2025

Harry, Class of 2025, shares his experience on the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). He is a passionate and driven young learner with a keen interest in hospitality and the service industry. One of the standout features of Harry’s IBCP experience was the opportunity to gain work experience working in the office and the operations side of getfresh, a popular cafe franchise in Bangkok.

FIND OUT WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL SPECIAL

Visit us in Bangkok and you’ll meet our outstanding teachers, explore our specialist learning facilities, and discover a breadth of exceptional experiences.

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