St Andrews International School, Sathorn (St Andrews Sathorn)
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$6K – US$20K
Curriculum: International
Age Range: 2–11
Students: ~2,300
Location: Sathorn, Bangkok
Updated February 2026
In Brief
St Andrews International School Sathorn is a small British primary school (ages 2-11) housed in a restored historic building in Bangkok's CBD, offering solid early years education with Gold CfBT ratings and multilingual programs. Part of the established Cognita group, it serves as a feeder to St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 for secondary education, though fees place it in the premium range for Bangkok primary schools.
Founded in 2000 and owned by Cognita since 2009, St Andrews Sathorn occupies a unique restored 100-year-old hospital building surrounded by banana trees in Bangkok's financial district. The school follows the British National Curriculum enhanced for its international community of over 40 nationalities, with maximum class sizes of 20 students. The curriculum emphasizes early literacy and numeracy while integrating daily Thai lessons, optional French from Year 3, and weekly Mandarin as extra-curricular activities.
The school received Gold CfBT ratings with inspectors praising teachers' subject expertise and student engagement. Physical education features prominently with swimming, sports competitions, and PE integrated from age 2. As a primary-only institution, students typically transition to St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 for secondary education to continue with IGCSE and IB Diploma pathways. The close-knit community atmosphere and central location near popular expat neighborhoods like Sathorn Gardens makes it particularly appealing to families working in Bangkok's business district.
What parents value
- –Gold CfBT rating with inspector praise for teaching quality and student progress
- –Small class sizes (maximum 20) in restored historic building with character
- –Strong multilingual program with daily Thai, optional French, and Mandarin
- –Central CBD location convenient for business district families
- –Part of established Cognita network with clear pathway to St Andrews secondary
- –Diverse international community representing 40+ nationalities
- –Specialist English language support for non-native speakers
Points of consideration
- –Primary-only school requiring transition elsewhere for secondary education
- –Fees in premium range for Bangkok international primary schools
- –Limited recent parent feedback or detailed facility information available
- –Small school size may limit extracurricular variety compared to larger institutions
- –Historic building may present space constraints for expansion of facilities
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (3 Half Days) | 3 | 6,646 |
| Nursery (4 Half Days) | 3 | 8,861 |
| Nursery (5 Half Days) | 3 | 11,060 |
| Nursery (5 Full Days) | 3 | 17,550 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 19,968 |
| Reception | 5 | 20,077 |
| Year 1 - Year 2 | 5 | 21,824 |
| Year 3 - Year 6 | 7 | 22,146 |
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 |
| Enrolment Fee | 3,744 |
| Capital Levy Fee | 1,872 |
| General Deposit | 312 |
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Academic Results
As St Andrews International School Sathorn is a standalone primary school (ages 2–11), it does not typically publish IB or A-Level results. However, it holds an 'Outstanding' Gold rating from the Education Development Trust (EDT). Students transition to sister campuses (St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 or Green Valley) for secondary education.
Extra Curriculars
Offers over 80–100 activities per week. - Sports: Swimming, football, basketball, tennis, karate, ballet, gymnastics, rugby, badminton. - Arts & Music: Arts club, piano (private lessons), weaving, mosaics, jewelry making, sculpture, youth theatre, Glee club, rock band, dance group.
Located in a heritage building (restored 100-year-old hospital) in the central business district. - Swimming Pool: 25-metre swimming pool. - Sports: Multi-purpose sports court and two air-conditioned multi-purpose halls for performing arts and indoor PE.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Licensed by Thai MoE
- Not publicly listed.
Accreditations
- EDT ISQM Gold 2024-2029
- Not publicly listed.
Memberships
- Cognita Schools
- Not publicly listed.
Student Body
- Total Enrolment: Approximately 242 to 360 students. - Nationalities: Over 40 nationalities represented (42+). - Age Range: 2 to 11 years (Early Years to Primary).
Leadership
Mrs. Oluwayemisi Ayoola Thomas - Principal
Mrs. Oluwayemisi Ayoola Thomas has served as Principal of AIT International School since at least 2019, when she was appointed Acting Principal, and continues in the role as per the official school website and AIT directory in 2025.
