Bangkok Christian International School (BCIS)
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$7K – US$10K
Curriculum: American
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~450
Location: Suan Luang, Bangkok
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Bangkok Christian International School is a faith-based American curriculum school founded by the Thai-Korean missionary community. While rooted in Christian values, it welcomes students of all faiths and offers education from kindergarten through high school with integrated Christian principles.
Founded by the Thai-Korean missionary community, BCIS operates as a Christian international school serving students from kindergarten through high school. The school follows an American curriculum framework while maintaining its Christian foundation throughout the educational program. Despite its religious roots, BCIS maintains an inclusive admission policy that welcomes students from all faith backgrounds, creating a diverse community united by shared educational goals rather than religious requirements.
The school integrates Christian values into its academic program, distinguishing it from secular international options in Bangkok while providing families with faith-based education in an international setting. However, BCIS operates with a relatively low public profile compared to established Bangkok international schools, with limited information available about specific facilities, student outcomes, or recent developments that would help parents evaluate its position within Bangkok's competitive international education market.
What parents value
- –Christian values integrated throughout education while welcoming all faiths
- –American curriculum pathway from kindergarten through high school
- –Founded by missionary community with international perspective
- –Inclusive admission policy regardless of religious background
Points of consideration
- –Limited public information about facilities and academic outcomes
- –Lower profile compared to established Bangkok international schools
- –Unclear details about accreditation status and university placement records
- –Limited transparency about fees, leadership, and recent developments
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | 3 | 8,059 |
| Kindergarten 2 | 4 | 8,059 |
| Kindergarten 3 | 5 | 8,246 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 7,663 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 7,663 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 7,663 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 8,474 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 8,474 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 8,567 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 9,859 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 9,859 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 10,202 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 10,202 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 10,265 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 10,390 |
Fees converted from THB. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 156 |
| Admission Fee (Kindergarten) | 3,744 |
| Admission Fee (Elementary and High School) | 4,368 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Bangkok's international schools serve a diverse community of expat and local families. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
David Maksel - Principal
David Maksel is an experienced educator currently serving as Principal at Bangkok Christian International School since June 2015, with prior roles as Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher (since August 1997) and Elementary Department Head (2004-2015). Holding a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (4.
