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St Andrews Bangkok celebrates exceptional student success with a 100% pass rate in the globally recognised DELF French language certification. Backed by expert teaching and a strong language programme, students demonstrated outstanding proficiency while building confidence, global skills, and a competitive academic edge.

Stay active and join our popular Activity Camps. Offering a wide variety of activities at both the Primary and High School for children aged 4 years old and up to keep active during the half-term break.

Student safety is the top priority during residential trips at St Andrews Bangkok. Learn more about our rigorous, multi-layered approach to risk management that begins months in advance, which includes site inspections, certified lifeguards for water activities, dedicated medical and security staff, and comprehensive risk assessments. Every detail is carefully managed. These measures ensure a secure environment where students can focus on learning, building friendships, and enjoying new experiences with confidence.

Arhamm, a Year 12 St Andrews Bangkok student, recently joined the MIT Student Workshop in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he explored cutting-edge STEAM learning alongside peers from around the world. From touring the Glass Lab and creating laser-cut coasters to tackling escape room challenges and visiting Harvard, Arhamm described the trip as “an unforgettable experience with loads of memories,” highlighting collaboration, creativity, and new perspectives gained throughout the week.

Learn more about how the IGCSE Design Technology course at St Andrews moves learning beyond theory by teaching students to apply classroom learning to real-world problems. For instance, a student utilised CAD to design a rapid-response medical device for urban traffic jams, demonstrating the practical problem-solving skills required for future careers in engineering and innovation.

At St Andrews Bangkok, the transition from IGCSE to the IB Diploma Programme is carefully designed to ensure academic continuity and student success. This overview highlights how IGCSE subjects align with the IB’s six subject groups, enabling students to make informed choices as they transition into Senior Studies. With personalised guidance and a balanced curriculum, students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the IB.

Julianna, a member of the Class of 2025, has been accepted to study Medicine (MBBS) at Queen Mary University of London, Malta. Driven by a passion for biomedical sciences, genetics, and the origins of disease, she prepared through rigorous studies (IB Higher Level Biology and Chemistry), pre-college courses, observing medical procedures, and volunteer work with Operation Smile, focusing on early disease detection and access to medical treatment.

Celebrating dance at St Andrews Bangkok, a full day organised for Primary and High School (Year 3 to Year 13) students interested in joining dance masterclasses and workshops led by professional dance artists in Bangkok.

Explore how AI, like Google Gemini, can be used in the classroom to cultivate critical thinking and creativity in students. Rather than simply completing tasks, AI can act as a personalised tutor, encouraging students to evaluate sources and brainstorm project ideas.

At St Andrews, the role of Head of Year is vital in supporting both the academic progress and personal development of every student. In Primary School, the Head of Year (or Year Leader) plays a key role in leading academic and pastoral support by ensuring consistent curriculum delivery, fostering student well-being, and creating a safe, engaging environment. While in High School, the Head of Year shifts focus to mainly pastoral care by overseeing student well-being, monitoring attendance, liaising with families, and offering early interventions to help students navigate adolescence and achieve their full potential.

Lewis, Class of 2025, shares his journey at St Andrews. Joining in Year 10 during distance learning wasn’t easy, but the warm and welcoming community made all the difference. He quickly embraced the international environment, making friends from all over the world and gaining a broader perspective. Read on to find out about his favourite memory from his time at St Andrews and exciting plans for the future.

This year, our students achieved an impressive average IBDP score of 33 points, exceeding the global average of 30.5. We’re also proud to share our highest-ever Diploma Pass Rate of 95%, well above the global average of 81%. These achievements reflect the strength of our inclusive programme and the dedication of our students, staff, and wider school community.

At St Andrews Bangkok, we’re proud to offer the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP)—a pathway that blends academic excellence with real-world learning. Designed for students with a passion for a particular career field, the IBCP allows them to gain practical skills, IB-level academics, and global perspectives to prepare for university and beyond.With access to career-related studies, IB Diploma courses, and personal development opportunities, our students build the confidence and experience needed to take their next steps. Whether pursuing higher education or entering the professional world, the IBCP ensures they are future-ready.

Students at St Andrews International School Bangkok have begun an exciting artificial intelligence project: integrating Nord Anglia’s “Misty the Robot” with conversational AI model, ChatGPT. Under the guidance of our Head of Robotics, Mr Rob Parker, they recently presented their results to Regional Managing Director, Mr Shaun Williams, as well as the Board of Directors at St Andrews, with the proposition of growing this project as a collaborative research venture across Nord Anglia schools.

Celebrating dance at St Andrews Bangkok, a full day organised for Primary and High School (Year 3 to Year 13) students interested in joining dance masterclasses and workshops led by professional dance artists in Bangkok. 

We proudly announce that Kate S, one of our exceptional Year 13 students, has been selected to join the prestigious Nord Anglia Student Advisory Board as part of the Social Impact Programme. In this role, Kate will collaborate with other student leaders worldwide to evaluate and allocate grants for impactful social initiatives. Her dedication to driving positive change inspires us all, and we look forward to seeing the incredible contributions she will make both at St Andrews Bangkok and within the global Nord Anglia community!

With the goal of providing meaningful help to the flood victims in the northern regions of Thailand, our entire community at St Andrews Bangkok came together to raise funds and donations for the affected families. In the span of a few short weeks, added to donations of food and clothing, we managed to raise an astounding total of 386,676.50 THB in donation funds. To all students, teachers, parents, and staff who participated in our efforts and contributed to this cause—thank you!

St Andrews Bangkok proudly hosted the VEX Robotics VIQRC Rapid Relay Tournament, bringing together 56 teams from across Thailand for an exciting day of teamwork and coding challenges. Our student volunteers and staff helped make the event a success, with St Andrews teams achieving impressive results, including a Middle School division win. We look forward to welcoming 100 teams from 13 countries for the upcoming world-qualifying tournament on 23-24 November.

STA alumni Famous and Enya from the Class of 2022 recently visited our High School, sharing their experiences and insights into the BAScii program at Chulalongkorn University’s School of Integrated Innovation. Their stories captivated students, offering inspiration and guidance on the exciting paths available through this innovative program. This is another proud moment for our school as STA graduates continue to excel and support our community.

Senior student at St Andrews Bangkok, Pun (Year 13), devises an innovative solution for effective waste management. Recently, he completed an ambitious project: an AI-powered waste sorting system. After much research and testing, he got the system to work and put the model to use in one of our rooms at school!