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Admissions at Bangkok Patana School
Bang Na · Bangkok · 2–18 — what the school itself publishes about applying. Checked 2026-10-06.
An independent CredRadar guide, built only from what the school itself publishes — checked 2026-10-06. This is not the school's own page.
Everything below comes from Bangkok Patana School's own website and documents, checked on 2026-10-06 — nothing is inferred, and nothing is copied from aggregator sites. Where the school publishes nothing on a topic, that section simply does not appear.
Published facts at a glance
How applying works (the school's stated process)
Online application with documents
review and shortlisting
assessment arranged subject to availability of places (Foundation Stage assessed in person for school readiness; Thai-route shortlisted applicants contacted within February)
decision based on assessments, school reports, confidential recommendation and places
formal offer letter
sign and return offer; initial fee payment invoiced on acceptance to hold the place
Deadlines & rolling admissions
as published by the school, checked 2026-10-06
Thai applicants: application deadline 15 January 2027; decision advised by 1 May 2027. Non-Thai applicants: 2027/28 applications open 1 September 2026; 2026/27 applications still being accepted (many year groups full)
Fees snapshot
Annual tuition as published by the school — the full breakdown, one-off charges and 13-year totals are on the fees page.
Application & assessment fees (as published)
Application fee THB 5,500 (non-refundable); Entrance fee THB 250,000 first child / THB 200,000 second and subsequent children (non-refundable, payable when a place is offered)
This school's own pages state two versions of the same charge: an application fee of ฿5,500 'payable at the time of application' — per the school's Tuition and Fees page; and no fee at initial submission, with ฿5,500 payable only if the applicant is shortlisted for assessment — per the school's Thai-students application page. Both were live on 2026-10-06. Confirm the current figure with the school before paying anything.
Documents the school asks for
- School reports (last 2 years)
- child's birth certificate or adoption papers
- child's and parents' passports (photo page only)
- individual photos of child and parents
- Thai ID and house registration (Thai applicants
- dual nationals with one Thai parent on the non-Thai route)
Entry points
Foundation Stage (Nursery, FS1, FS2) through Year 13; school for students aged 2 to 18
Tours & open days
On-site school tours, Zoom tours or video chats arranged via the Admissions Office
Waitlist
Waiting pools: international applicants who cannot be offered a place immediately are placed in waiting pools; Thai applicants without a place are invited to update their application for reconsideration the following academic year; school states it often has waiting lists
English-language / EAL assessment
Non-native/multilingual applicants are assessed for English by an EAL Specialist at the school by appointment before a place is confirmed; EAL support for Y1-9 charged extra at 105,000/yr (fees page)
Admissions questions
What is the application fee at Bangkok Patana School?
Application fee THB 5,500 (non-refundable); Entrance fee THB 250,000 first child / THB 200,000 second and subsequent children (non-refundable, payable when a place is offered)
What are the application deadlines at Bangkok Patana School?
Thai applicants: application deadline 15 January 2027; decision advised by 1 May 2027. Non-Thai applicants: 2027/28 applications open 1 September 2026; 2026/27 applications still being accepted (many year groups full)
What documents does Bangkok Patana School ask applicants for?
School reports (last 2 years); child's birth certificate or adoption papers; child's and parents' passports (photo page only); individual photos of child and parents; Thai ID and house registration (Thai applicants; dual nationals with one Thai parent on the non-Thai route)
How do you apply to Bangkok Patana School?
Online application with documents → review and shortlisting → assessment arranged subject to availability of places (Foundation Stage assessed in person for school readiness; Thai-route shortlisted applicants contacted within February) → decision based on assessments, school reports, confidential recommendation and places → formal offer letter → sign and return offer; initial fee payment invoiced on acceptance to hold the place
How admissions usually works at Bangkok international schools
- The school year at most Thailand international schools starts in August or September; some schools also run January or April intakes.
- Applications for an August start commonly open the preceding autumn (September–November), and popular year groups can fill months ahead — applying early rarely hurts.
- Mid-year entry is often possible where a place exists; schools usually assess the child (English and maths are typical) and ask for recent reports from the previous school.
- Expect one-off charges on top of tuition — an application or assessment fee, then a registration / enrolment fee and often a refundable deposit once a place is offered. Each school's fees page here shows its published wording in full.
- Documents are usually some combination of the child's passport or birth certificate, parents' ID, previous school reports and immunisation records.
General guidance only — this is not Bangkok Patana School's policy. Always confirm dates, fees and requirements with the school.
Next steps — Bangkok Patana School
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