English-medium learning, globally recognised qualifications and routes to world-renowned universities are attracting globally mobile parents to Thailand's international schools as a great base for intra-regional mobility in south-east Asia.

The vibrant international school scene in Thailand offers plenty of high-quality education opportunities for families on the move, though demand is high. The country’s aspiration to become a centre for international education in Southeast Asia should increase the choice of schools still further.

Depending on their location, parents opting for an international school may have access to a range of curriculum options for their children. We look at the choices available for globally mobile families.

As families worldwide seek high-quality international education, British International School, Phuket (BISP) is expanding its Primary School programme to meet increasing demand. Beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, BISP will introduce an additional class in Years 2 to 6, with the Year 4 expansion already in place as of January 2025. This growth reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to providing outstanding education while maintaining small class sizes and a personalised approach to learning.

Starting in August 2022, Regents International School Pattaya will be the only school in the area to offer students aged 16-19 the choice to study either the International Baccalaurete Diploma Programme (IBDP) or A Level system.

During the summer, members of Bangkok Patana school’s Teenworks community action club decided to takethe initiative and try to improve the well-being of people left most vulnerable by COVID-19 due to their social situation.