ELC International Schools Bangkok has provided high-quality, personalized education for nearly 40 years, serving a diverse community of families from over 40 countries. With six campuses across Bangkok, ELC offers programs tailored to young children aged 18 months to 11 years, providing a nurturing and engaging environment where students are encouraged to thrive academically and socially.

At the City School and Purple Elephant centers, students benefit from a unique blend of the Ontario Curriculum and the Reggio Emilia approach, fostering essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. This approach emphasizes inquiry-based, hands-on learning, creating a solid foundation for lifelong curiosity and adaptability. The dedicated and highly qualified educators play a vital role in inspiring and guiding students, making ELC a welcoming place for young learners to grow.

The Dove Centre offers a supportive and adaptive environment for children with high support needs. Equipped with sensory-friendly spaces and tools, it facilitates a collaborative approach where families, therapists, and educators work closely to meet each child’s unique needs, supporting their holistic growth and well-being.

ELC’s emphasis on personalized learning extends beyond academic performance, prioritizing social and emotional well-being. Small class sizes ensure each child receives individual attention, with programs designed to adapt to their interests and strengths. Through purposeful academics, children are empowered to explore their creativity, confidence, and resilience.

In this vibrant community, parents are seen as essential partners in the educational journey. ELC encourages active collaboration between educators and families, making learning a shared, ongoing experience that extends beyond the classroom.

With its inquiry-driven, Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy, ELC fosters a culture where curiosity and compassion flourish. The school’s commitment to evidence-based programs and accessible, caring educators ensures that every child can explore their potential in a supportive, engaging setting.

Ultimately, ELC International Schools Bangkok offers more than education—it provides a comprehensive, bespoke journey that prepares each child to navigate the future with confidence, creativity, and a love for learning that will last a lifetime.

Enrolling our child at Noddy by Elizabeth Playgroup has been one of the best decisions we’ve made as parents. From the moment we visited their purpose-built preschool, nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in Bangkok, we knew it was a nurturing and safe environment where our little one could thrive. The school’s warm and inviting atmosphere immediately put us at ease, and we appreciated their long-standing reputation of over 46 years in early childhood education.

What sets Noddy by Elizabeth Playgroup apart is their commitment to small student-teacher ratios and personalized attention. The caring and professionally trained staff have created a supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and develop important social skills. It’s been incredible to watch our child grow in confidence and ability, readying themselves for the next stage in their educational journey.

The school’s multicultural environment is another standout feature. With children from all nationalities and backgrounds, Noddy by Elizabeth Playgroup fosters inclusivity and respect among its students. This exposure to a vibrant, international community has enriched our child’s learning experience and helped them develop a global perspective from a young age.

We’ve also been impressed by the British-based EYFS curriculum, which ensures a well-rounded education focused on personal, social, and emotional development, communication, and physical growth. It’s reassuring to know that many of Noddy’s graduates move on to some of Bangkok’s top international and Thai schools, a testament to the strong foundation the preschool provides.

Overall, Noddy by Elizabeth Playgroup has exceeded our expectations in every way. It’s more than just a school—it’s a community where children are supported, encouraged, and prepared for a bright future. For any parent seeking a high-quality preschool in Bangkok, we wholeheartedly recommend Noddy by Elizabeth Playgroup.

Sprouts Kindergarten is a small school in a convenient location, which is only a couple of steps away from Lumpini Park. Its accessibility is a major plus since it’s accessible from Silom, Sathorn, or Rama 4 Roads, and also MRT Silom and BTS Sala Daeng.

Another thing we liked about Sprouts Kindergarten is its homey facility. The kindergarten is a house that was remodeled for educational purposes to create an ideal environment for play and exploration.

We also like that it has a small population of students. Since this kindergarten focuses on high-impact learning, it only has two groups, each with fifteen children between the ages of 1.5 to 5 years.

Furthermore, they use an immersive bilingual learning approach that allows children to learn English and Thai in their classes. We think this is a great idea because children’s brains are more receptive to learning a new language during their formative years.

It is only noteworthy that this kindergarten put much effort into creating a safe environment for children. They use lead-free wall paint, natural rubber flooring, noise-reducing ceiling design, and solid wood play structures in the outdoor space.

One drawback we found is that Sprouts Kindergarten did not specify which curriculum or teaching approach they use in the classes. 

It was only mentioned that they follow the evidence-based programs found in modern German Kindergartens, which focus on individual holistic development.

Overall, we found this a great kindergarten for parents who want their kindergartners to learn in a cozy environment that focuses on play, exploration, participation, storytelling, art, and music under the close guidance of certified teachers.

Kensington International Kindergarten is a globally-recognized preschool in Bangkok. Located in the heart of Ratchaphruek Road, this school has a vibrant and peaceful environment that feels like a reprieve from the city.

An outstanding feature of this kindergarten is its facilities which feature a learner-centric ecosystem. Its building is a beautiful, modern free-form structure that allows for play-based learning.

Moreover, it has plenty of green spaces where children can play and explore safely. We also like the peaceful and welcoming atmosphere, which is a crucial factor in a child’s development.

The curriculum used at Kensington is based on the British National Curriculum. In its learning programs, it incorporates early childhood educational innovations on current Early Years research.

Additionally, this kindergarten offers extra-curricular activities through clubs such as Mandarin, cooking, phonics, drama, ballet, and adventure club. Specialist programs like Thai, swimming, and SENCO, are also offered.

Another thing we like about Kensington International Kindergarten is the provided meals for the children. We found that the menu is diverse, incorporating eastern and western flavors while ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and organic.

On the other hand, information on the tuition fees is not readily available, but its administrative staff provides quick responses via phone or email. 

Like Kensington International Kindergarten, Raintree International School uses a curriculum based on the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. However, Raintree employs the Reggio Emilia philosophy in its teaching approach.

We were drawn to the Reggio Emilia philosophy because it encourages children to learn through independent exploration, play, and inquiry. Combined with an EYFS-based curriculum, kindergartners at Raintree undergo holistic development.

Another thing we noticed about this combined approach is the collaboration between the teacher and students through adult-led and child-initiated activities.

 In this school, children are given opportunities for balanced activities in art, music, creative play, drama, PE, Thai studies, and gardening.

Moreover, we think the outstanding facilities at Raintree International School deserve a mention. The building is sustainably-designed in an S-shape to achieve a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

We found this beautifully-designed building with natural light and ventilation a healthy learning environment for children. Furthermore, its natural tones and green spaces promote concentration and stimulation, encouraging a child’s sense of wonder.

The only drawback we found was the expensive tuition fees. Annual costs for Nursery 1 and 2 are approximately 433,000 Baht, while Kindergarten goes for 516,000 Baht.

Additional fees are also charged for specialist activities and after-school clubs. On the other hand, we found that the prepared meals are priced quite reasonably at 10,500 per term.

British Early Years Center is an international kindergarten and pre-school founded in 2011. It is a beautiful nature-inspired school located in Soi Ari, and it is well-known in both Thai and expat communities.

What we like most about this school is its primary focus on attaining a close to a one-on-one learning environment by over-staffing. The classes at British Early Years Center are maintained to have extremely undersized classes and small ability groupings.

Another noteworthy aspect of this school is its commitment to providing an allergen-free environment for the little ones. Its provided meals are organic, gluten-free, and devoid of all common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, soy, wheat, shellfish, and tree nuts, among others.

Furthermore, organic, paraben-free, and fragrance-free soaps are used in the school. We also like that these soaps are manufactured in-house to ensure a strict standard of non-toxic and gentle ingredients.

Like the Raintree International School in Sathorn, British Early Years Center uses a combination of an EYFS-based curriculum paired with a Reggio Emilia teaching approach. However, Raintree takes it further by also incorporating Waldorf, High Scope, and Finnish education models.

We like this combination of methods and approaches because they all consider nature and the use of natural materials as important elements in learning. Moreover, spending time outdoors is emphasized as well as using wooden resources.

Overall, we appreciate the oasis of greenery that the British Early Years Center creates in a city with very limited green space. This learning environment is definitely a plus!

Next on our list is the Apple Tree International Kindergarten. One of its best qualities is its convenient location in the central business district in Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 26.

The warm and encouraging environment fostered by Apple Tree International Kindergarten is what drew us to them.

We appreciate that this school is purpose-built, with plenty of natural light, green spaces, and beautifully decorated classrooms. The safety and welfare of students are also prioritized through safety protocols and safe, non-toxic materials.

We also like that the large campus is designed so that the children are visible from every area. Furthermore, over half of the school is an outdoor space, which allows the students to have hands-on and authentic opportunities in learning through exploration.

Like several other kindergartens on this list, Apple Tree also offers the British Early Years Foundation (EYFS) curriculum. Notably, the Head of School in this center is an EYFS educator and administrator with vast experience teaching in London and Bangkok.

Another unique thing we like about Apple Tree is that it offers music, dance, and yoga as extra-curricular activities for kids. The playground is also well-equipped for water, sand, and mud kitchen play.

On the other hand, nursery and kindergarten classes can quickly get fully booked. We recommend that interested applicants contact the school as early as possible to ensure slots during enrollment.