Children in domestic public schools who want to pursue international education will more or less encounter problems such 

as poor English proficiency and tight availability of places in their preferred schools. Therefore, choosing a suitable transitional school is of vital importance.

The 5 international schools we are reviewing today are all located in Bangkok. They can not only improve

 your English proficiency in a short period of time but also offer verifiable pathways for further education.

I. Why Do We Need "Transitional Schools"?

Once children in the domestic public education system decide to switch 

to an international curriculum, they often encounter three major drawbacks:

• Insufficient academic vocabulary in English, unable to understand or write.

A place at a prestigious university is hard to come by, and the waiting list often lasts for 1 to 2 years.

Parents lack A sense of the IB/A-Level/AP system and are worried that their children will not adapt to it.

The value of a "transition school" lies in the fact that within 1 to 3 years, students can make up for their English deficiencies 

and adapt to inquiry-based classrooms in a relatively friendly language environment, and then seamlessly transition to their dream school.

Ii. School Selection Logic: What Exactly Are We Choosing?

Before presenting the list, make the screening criteria clear first to facilitate parents' identification and matching

① Language support: Is there an independent language center or EAL course, and how long is the duration?

② Degree of internationalization: Proportion of Chinese students, nationality of teachers, and language ratio in the classroom;

③ Completeness of academic stages: Can one complete the university application process in one stop, or is it necessary to transfer schools halfway through?

④ Convenience of life: For families accompanying students, commuting, medical care and shopping are equally important.

⑤ Tuition fee range: Make a horizontal comparison among schools of the same level to confirm the cost-effectiveness.

Iii. In-depth Disassembly of 5 Transitional International Schools

1.Denla British School (DBS)

Key words: British genes, Harrow same style, language center

• Language support: Independent Language Centre, 3-6 month intensive classes, and CEPT grading before enrollment.

• Internationalization: Chinese students account for less than 8%, British teachers make up 60%,

 and the principal has been in charge of the Harrow Secondary School for six years.

• Academic stage: Pre-Nursery - Year 13, A-Level exit, direct application to UK G5 universities;

• Tuition fee: 100,000-200,000 RMB per year, higher than the average in Bangkok, but the facilities 

(theater, planetarium, FIFA-certified stadium) are on par with those of British private schools.

• Parent feedback: English improves quickly, but the academic pressure is relatively high. It is suitable for children with strong self-discipline.

2. D-PREP International School  

Key words: New School Dividend, Mega Bangna Business District, EAL Bridge Course

• Language Support: Foundational English is offered for G6 to G9 students, with 10 classes per week and interdisciplinary tutoring.

• Internationalization: Led by an American principal, students have over 30 nationalities, with Chinese students accounting for approximately 15%.

• Academic stage: Nursery - Grade 12, IBDP authorized, first batch of graduates in 2026;

• Tuition fee: 80,000-130,000 RMB per year, with outstanding cost performance.

Note: As a new school established in 2019, the college admission data has not yet been closed.

 Please keep an eye on the progress of IBDP authorization simultaneously

3. First Steps British International School (FSB)

Key words: Sukhumvit Core, 50 National Students, Pure British System Primary School

• Language support: EAL teachers provide in-class support and Clinic tutoring after class.

• Internationalization: 50% of the students are from Europe and America, providing a pure language environment.

• Academic stage: Nursery - Year 6, no secondary school section, transfer to Bangkok Patana, Shrewsbury, etc.

• Tuition fee: 60,000-100,000 RMB per year;

• Suitable for: Families who plan to transition to primary school first and aim for top-tier British schools in secondary school.

4. Magic Years International School (MYIS

Key words: ISB Neighbor, the pioneer of IB kindergartens, Small Class system

• Language support: EAL is integrated into the UOI inquiry unit, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:5.

• Internationalization: 30% of teachers are of European or American nationality, and over 40 students have different nationalities.

• Academic stage: 18 months - Grade10. Students in grades 11-12 need to transfer to prestigious IB schools such as ISB and NIST.

• Tuition fee: 50,000-130,000 RMB per year;

5. Canadian International School (CIS

Key words: Embassy Area, Early Education Center, Friendly for beginners

• Language support: Pre-K offers Phonics+ESL, a unique parent-child co-learning course in the industry.

• Internationalization: Canadian student status +IBPYP framework, Chinese students<10%;

• School stage: 18 months - Grade 12, but the campus area is limited. Senior grades need to share the external sports center.

• Tuition Fee: 60,000-80,000 RMB per year, the best value for money for young children.

Reminder: Seats are in short supply. Kindergartens need to queue up one year in advance.

Four. Three Practical Suggestions for Parents

First, lock the "Exit" and then select the "Entry".

If the ultimate goal is to enter an American undergraduate program, give priority to the IB or American high school system. If you 

want to aim for Oxford or Cambridge, both A-Level and IB are acceptable, but it depends on the school's historical admission data.

2. Conduct on-site visits to the school at least twice

The first time is to look at the hardware, and the second time is to attend random classes. The key points to observe are:

Whether the teacher crouches down to talk to the child;

• The update frequency of original English books in the library;

Which language do students communicate with each other during breaks?

3. Don't mistake "transition" for "making do"

The teaching staff and the completeness of the curriculum of a transitional school directly determine whether a child can meet 

the admission standards of their dream school within one to two years. It's better to queue up than to settle for second best.

Conclusion

Switching to international education has never been an "easy" path, but choosing the right transitional school can minimize the risks.

These five schools in Bangkok include both established powerhouses and promising new ones, covering all educational stages from

 kindergarten to high school. If you match according to the priority order of "language support → complete educational stage → exit for further education", you are likely to find the smoothest path.

May every child grow into the shape they desire in the soil that suits them.