BASIS International School Bangkok (BASIS)

In Brief

BASIS International School Bangkok is part of the global BASIS network serving over 17,000 students across 31 campuses, offering an accelerated American liberal arts and sciences curriculum culminating in Advanced Placement courses. Located in Bang Khun Thian with purpose-built facilities including STEM labs and athletics facilities, it focuses on preparing all students for top global universities through rigorous academics and critical thinking development.

Operating as the 35th school in the BASIS Curriculum Schools network, the Bangkok campus delivers an enhanced American educational model divided into Early Learning Program, Primary School, Middle School, and High School levels. Under Head of School Mark Sylte's leadership, the school emphasizes core subjects including mathematics, science, English, and history through interdisciplinary learning approaches. The curriculum builds toward Advanced Placement courses in high school, designed to increase university acceptance rates and scholarship opportunities for graduates.

The purpose-built campus on Soi Rama II features modern classrooms designed for both collaborative and individual study, STEM laboratories, music and art rooms, indoor and outdoor performance spaces, an air-conditioned gymnasium, swimming pools, and running track. These facilities support the school's focus on academics, arts, and athletics while accommodating the BASIS curriculum's emphasis on depth and breadth across liberal arts and sciences. The multicultural Bangkok environment enhances students' exposure to diverse communities, aligning with the school's global perspective and college preparation goals.