What are the options and costs for schooling or tutoring expat children in Thailand?

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Any expats worldschool their children do you have a tutor or send them to school in Thailand? And what are the costs?
Looking at our options for the years we plan to be there (coming from the uk).
Our kids will be 10 and 8.
Open to all options, T.I.A

Ask Thailand · Answer

Expats looking to educate their children in Thailand have several options including government schools (Thai), private bilingual schools (around 150,000 baht), international schools (starting from 400,000 baht), and homeschooling programs, which can also be pricey. The experiences shared by community members emphasize the importance of school quality and the benefits of social interaction for children. Costs for international education near Bangkok can reach approximately $25,000 per child annually, but alternatives like homeschooling paired with activities at international schools can provide a more affordable option.

Jim ******* · Answer

In 2009, went to Wang Nam Yen (25 times), where the home of my wife is. Near Cambodia. Kids from the neigbourhood came to our porch (their parents en masse for unlimited free alcohol drinks).

We came on ANA (All Nippon Airways) from Tokyo, my daughter with me. She got (her name same as the airline) she got many presents for kids.

I asked one boy, 12 years old, he could not read 3 letters from the presents, in alpahabet as simple as "ANA" logo.

Asked another one, there is a pencil and a ruller, how long is the pencil? My wife translated. The boy had no idea what I was asking him. Could not tell how long the pencil is.

That much about Thai provincial education.

Jim ******* · Answer

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Jim ******* · Answer

My neighbor, an American, mid 40s, Thai wife, they have 2 kids exactly the same age as yours. He has been living in Bangkok for 10 years now, legal Work Permit.

International schools (like Bangkok Pattana) are nearly the same price as in Japan. Two kids, 25K US$ each a year is a lot unless you are an expat where your company pays for the school.

He arranged home schooling program from the US. The materials (paper copies) and online access to the prerecorded lessons and tests of progress.

He also arranged that his kids go to Bangkok Pattana International School (a premium international school, they live nearby) for any non-curriculum activities (sports, drama, music, festivals...) 2- 4 times a week.

American home schooling arrangement and Bangkok Pattana extra curriculum, for both kids, the cost is about 3,000 US$ a year (both kids included) , for everything, he told me.

I will be in Thai from October 29. 2025. and will see him, can ask for the details. If you are interested, PM me.

Eileen ******* · Answer

Yep schools are good depending on ur area to live. My grandson is 7 in his 3rd year here and doing fantastically.

[mention redacted] approx cost 150.00 baht.  All different nationalities and loves it.   Very pleased with the school.

Private schools like Regent, Rugby and Tara Pattaya obviously more expensive .. home schooling I don’t know but personally I think actually being in school is better for the child .. able to make friends and get involved etc!

Good luck with ur decision 😃

Frank ********* · Answer

There are four options: government school only Thai, private bilingual school at a starting cost of 150.000 baht or international school at 400.000 baht a year or more, and then there are the homeschooling programs but they are expensive also

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