Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
Bangkok has seven British curriculum schools in the British Schools Asia index, one of the deepest markets in Southeast Asia. The city blends UK-branded campuses (Harrow, Wellington, Brighton, Shrewsbury) with long-established independents (Bangkok Patana, St Andrews, Denla British). Top-year fees range from approximately USD 26,000 to USD 34,800.
Harrow International School Bangkok leads the city ranking and is #6 in Asia. Founded in 1998 (the original Harrow international franchise) and now on its Sai Mai campus, Harrow Bangkok runs ENC through IGCSE to A Levels and is one of the few Bangkok schools offering boarding from Year 6.
Wellington College International School Bangkok sits second in the city (#7 in Asia). It opened in 2018 on a 10-acre campus in Krungthep Kreetha and follows the ENC + IGCSE + A Level pathway. Top-year fees are the highest in the city at approximately USD 34,800.
Denla British School, third in the city (#12 in Asia), is in Nonthaburi on the western edge of greater Bangkok. It runs an enhanced English National Curriculum with specialist subject teaching and routes students to A Levels. Accreditations include CIS, COBIS, Cambridge International and ONESQA.
St Andrews International School Bangkok (1997, Cognita group) sits fourth in the city. Around 2,300 students follow ENC through IGCSE, with the IB Diploma in Sixth Form. Brighton College Bangkok, fifth in the city, opened in 2016 in Krungthep Kreetha and routes students towards A Levels.
Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, sixth in the city, runs a Riverside campus on the Chao Phraya for senior years and a separate City Campus in Huai Khwang for primary. Founded in 2003, Shrewsbury is one of Bangkok's largest schools at around 1,900 students; the pathway is ENC + IGCSE + A Level.
Bangkok Patana School deserves a separate note. Founded in 1957, Patana is the longest-running British international school in Thailand and anchors the Bang Na expat community on La Salle Road. With approximately 2,300 students it is also one of the largest. The pathway is ENC through IGCSE to the IB Diploma, so families committed to A Levels should look elsewhere. Patana ranks seventh in our fee-led index but remains the heritage choice for many long-term Bangkok families.
Fees in context
Top-year fees (typically Year 13 tuition plus any capital levy, in USD) cluster between approximately USD 26,000 (Brighton College Bangkok) and USD 34,800 (Wellington). That is substantially lower than Singapore (USD 39,000+) or Hong Kong's premium tier, and far below mainland China where top fees can exceed USD 56,000. Combined with Bangkok's lower cost of living, the city offers strong value for families seeking a British education.
Most schools charge tuition only at the headline fee. Registration, exam fees, school trips and uniform are typically extra. Some schools (notably Harrow) also charge capital or development levies, confirm before committing.
What parents should know
UK-school branding varies in depth. The five UK-branded schools (Harrow, Wellington, Brighton, Shrewsbury and historically others) carry the name of a well-known British institution, but the operational connection differs. Some maintain close curriculum oversight, teacher exchange and quality assurance; others operate more independently under a licensing arrangement. Patana, St Andrews and Denla are independent of any UK parent.
Post-16 pathway is the second decision. Harrow, Wellington, Brighton, Shrewsbury and Denla all offer A Levels. Bangkok Patana and St Andrews run the IB Diploma. If you are committed to one pathway, the choice narrows quickly.
Bangkok traffic is the third consideration. Sukhumvit-corridor families have St Andrews and Patana within reach; Krungthep Kreetha suits Wellington and Brighton; Nonthaburi families have Denla; Tuen Mun-style remote campuses such as Harrow's Sai Mai add commute time. Cross-Bangkok daily commutes are punishing.
For a full breakdown of every school, visit the Bangkok city page or browse the full rankings.