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If you're researching international schools in Thailand offering Reggio Emilia Approach, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Reggio Emilia Approach, taught by 9 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 340,500–908,400 THB, with the average sitting around 563,451. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Lanna International School Thailand (opened 1993).
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Shrewsbury Bangkok’s City Campus opened in 2018 in central Bangkok to serve children aged 2–11 in a setting focused on primary‑age education. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, from Nursery (EYFS) through Key Stage 2 (Years 1–6), all taught in English. Located near Sukhumvit, Rama 9 and Petchaburi roads, the campus combines easy accessibility with safe, modern facilities spread over 17 rai with indoor pools, a sports hall and running track, creative studios, library, media and tech labs, and a 655‑seat auditorium. With a capacity of 744 and around 600 students enrolled, the school offers dedicated pastoral care through Learning Mentors and a focus on student responsibility via its House Captain and Student Council programmes.
Raintree International School Sukhumvit offers early years education for children aged 1.5–6 years in central Bangkok’s leafy Sathorn district. It follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage linked with a Reggio Emilia‑inspired teaching philosophy focused on child‑led exploration within a multilingual setting. Instruction is primarily in English, with co‑taught Mandarin and Thai language and culture lessons. Nursery classes are intentionally small (12–15 children) and staffed by a teacher and multiple assistants, supporting individual observation and documentation. The campus surrounds mature trees in two inner courtyards, encouraging outdoor learning amid Bangkok’s urban core. The school is known for its nature‑integrated learning spaces, creative arts opportunities rooted in Reggio Emilia pedagogy, and strong language‑rich immersion that supports early bilingual development.
The British Early Years Centre (BEYC), an international kindergarten in Bangkok, will relocate in **September 2025** to a new purpose-designed campus on Soi Santi Suk, continuing its nature-focused, child-led ethos. Founded in 2011, BEYC delivers the **British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)** curriculum enriched with a **Reggio Emilia and nature-inspired approach**, encouraging creative exploration with natural “loose-part” materials. Small classes of 16 children are supported by four adults (a 1:4 ratio), offering individualised attention. The school prioritises health and sustainability—serving **100% organic meals**, using natural cleaning products, featuring a salt-water pool, and balancing indoor/outdoor playtime. Accepting children aged **2 to 6 years**, BEYC runs Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with early drop-off and late pick-up options. The 2025 move marks an exciting expansion, with new facilities designed to enhance creative play, environmental learning, and community connections in the early years.
Prem Tinsulanonda International School was founded as part of the Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning by Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul, and named in honor of General Prem Tinsulanonda. Located on a 100-acre campus in Mae Rim, northern Chiang Mai, it serves both day and boarding students aged 3 to 19 years. The school follows the full International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, offering PYP in early years through Grade 5, MYP for Grades 6–10, the IB Diploma Programme (DP), and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) for Grades 11–12. Facilities of the school include boarding apartments, six science labs, multiple sports fields, an Olympic-size pool, indoor sports hall, tennis, cricket and golf facilities, forest and farm-based learning areas, art and drama studios, an amphitheatre, auditorium, cookery school, medical centre, and design workshop.
Ruamrudee International School Early Years Campus (RISE), launched in August 2020, serves children aged 18 months to 5 years, offering Playgroup through Kindergarten on its 2.4‑acre site in Bangkok’s eastern Khlong Sam Wa district. Classes are small and led by certified early‑childhood teachers trained in the Reggio Emilia approach, supported by instructional aides and nannies. RISE follows a child‑centred American curriculum, aligned with RIS Minburi, enriched with Reggio‑inspired units of investigation, sensory art, Seed‑to‑Table organic gardening, and a nature‑inspired playground and atelier space. Specialist subjects including Thai language, music, art, theatre & dance, and values are integrated weekly. A signature feature is the Seed‑to‑Table program, where children plant, observe and harvest fresh produce in pesticide‑free garden beds. This experiential environment is designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and readiness for primary education.
Raintree International School Sathorn, opened in August 2017, offers early years education for children aged 1.5–6 years in central Bangkok’s leafy Sathorn district. It follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage linked with a Reggio Emilia‑inspired teaching philosophy focused on child‑led exploration within a multilingual setting. Instruction is primarily in English, with co‑taught Mandarin and Thai language and culture lessons. Nursery classes are intentionally small (12–15 children) and staffed by a teacher and multiple assistants, supporting individual observation and documentation. The campus surrounds mature trees in two inner courtyards, encouraging outdoor learning amid Bangkok’s urban core. The school is known for its nature‑integrated learning spaces, creative arts opportunities rooted in Reggio Emilia pedagogy, and strong language‑rich immersion that supports early bilingual development.
Lovell International School opened in August 2023 in North Pattaya, offering education from Pre‑Nursery (age 2) to Year 4 (approx. age 10). The school combines the British EYFS and Key Stage curriculum (up to Year 4) with a Reggio Emilia approach, guiding child‑led, inquiry‑based learning. The campus is designed around existing mature trees, with separate wings for different age groups, shaded courtyards, a chicken coop, bug hotel, splash pool, and climbing tunnels woven among greenery. Class sizes remain small—with early years ratios around 1:4 and primary around 1:8, averaging a 1:2 ratio across all levels. All instruction is in English, led by qualified, native‑speaking teachers. Facilities include an art studio, cooking studio, family library, gym/dance studio, and swim lessons in a splash pool. Lovell emphasises executive function development, project-based inquiry grounded in nature, and creative arts. It stands out for its forest-school style campus, where every child learns through exploration, gardening, cooking, and sensory-rich play in a treehouse-inspired environment
D-PREP International School – Main Campus, situated near Mega Bangna in Samut Prakan, Thailand, serves students from early years to Grade 5 using an American curriculum framework integrated with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). English is the primary language of instruction, with Thai and Chinese taught as additional languages. The campus features dedicated learning spaces such as a science lab, art room, black box theater, and the D-Lab, a creative makerspace supporting design and robotics. One of D-PREP’s signature initiatives is the “Dream Project,” where students develop and present personally meaningful projects that integrate learning across subjects. After completing Grade 5, students continue their education at D-PREP Secondary Campus. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and provides a bus service for student transport.
Lanna International School Thailand started as a small homeschool setup. Over time, it developed into a full international school for students aged 2 to 18. In 2018, the school relocated to a single campus in the Hang Dong district of Chiang Mai. This allowed the school to place all age groups on one site. The student body includes children from many different countries and currently serves about 1,000 students. The school uses a British-based curriculum. Young children follow the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), and the primary years use Cambridge Primary and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Secondary students take Cambridge IGCSE exams and can continue with AS and A Levels. There is also an option to earn an American High School Certificate. The campus includes science and STEAM labs, libraries, art and music rooms, a gym, football field, swimming pool, and outdoor play and sports areas.
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