Bangkok Patana School

Bangkok Patana School is located on La Salle Road (Sukhumvit 105), in the Bangna district of eastern Bangkok. The campus is easily accessible via the Bang Na BTS Skytrain station and major roads such as the Bang Na–Trat Expressway. It is situated in a residential area with close proximity to international communities and commercial hubs like Mega Bangna and BITEC.

Bangkok Patana School is divided into Early Years, Primary, and Secondary sections. The Early Years Foundation Stage includes Nursery, Foundation Stage 1 and 2. The Primary section runs from Year 1 to Year 6, while Secondary includes Year 7 through Year 13, ending with the IB Diploma Programme.

Bangkok Patana School is a day school and It does not offer boarding facilities.

Bangkok Patana offers a structured Additional Educational Needs (AEN) programme. Learning Support is available across all school levels, with specialized staff such as learning support teachers, educational psychologists, and speech and language therapists. Interventions may include small group sessions in literacy and numeracy, one-on-one academic coaching, and targeted support for executive functioning or language development. The school also runs an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme from Year 1 to Year 9 for students who need support accessing the curriculum in English. Additionally, a Gifted and Talented programme identifies and extends learning for high-ability students within the classroom and through enrichment.

The school is not affiliated with any country.

Bangkok Patana School is not affiliated with any religion. It is a secular school that welcomes students from all faiths and cultural backgrounds.

The school does not have publicly available information on their day structure.

The school does offer a bus service. The service is divided into several distance-based zones: Zone 1A, 1B, 1C, and Zone 2. Shuttle bus options are also available for specific routes.

In the early years and primary school, the school uses the English National Curriculum, starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in Nursery and Foundation Stage. From Year 1 to Year 6, students continue with the UK national curriculum, covering core subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities, alongside specialist instruction in subjects like Music, Art, Physical Education, and Thai.

In secondary school (Years 7 to 11), students continue with the English National Curriculum, and in Years 10 and 11, they study for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams, primarily under the Pearson Edexcel examination board.

In Years 12 and 13, students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This is a two-year academic programme that includes six subject groups along with core components like the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).

Bangkok Patana School places a strong emphasis on helping students understand and manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. In the Primary School, social and emotional learning is embedded into classroom life through interactive activities, themed days, and storytelling. Younger students, for example, participate in “well-being chats” such as sharing pet photos to build empathy, connection, and emotional vocabulary. In Secondary, SEL is structured into the weekly Tutorial Programme, where students explore themes like emotional regulation, digital safety, personal values, and social health. These sessions often include group discussions, real-life scenario explorations, and guest speakers. A notable example of integrated SEL is a Year 8 project where students used drama to explore complex emotions, inspired by Inside Out 2. Through creative techniques like movement, tableau, and scriptwork, students practiced identifying and expressing emotions while applying the Zones of Regulation framework to build self-awareness and resilience.

Bangkok Patana has a dedicated Inclusion and Student Support team that provides services for students with mild to moderate learning needs. This includes Learning Support teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapy referrals when needed.

Individual learning plans are created for students who need targeted strategies, and progress is monitored closely in collaboration with parents and teachers. The school also encourages a whole-school inclusive approach, where students with learning differences participate in mainstream classrooms with appropriate accommodations and support.

The school does offer EAL.

The school has built a support system for student mental wellbeing that spans all year groups. A dedicated Social and Emotional Counselling Team includes both full-time and part-time professionals who provide confidential, one-on-one support to students. This team also works closely with parents and staff, reinforcing a community-wide approach to emotional health.

In Secondary, the school has introduced the AWE Well-Being Survey, a proactive tool to monitor how students feel over time. This data informs individual support strategies and led to the creation of “The Hub” a quiet, calming space designed for students to decompress, reflect, or access counselling services. Beyond structured support, the school frequently hosts awareness workshops that address issues such as social media pressure, emotional balance, and mental health strategies.

Bangkok Patana School’s Safeguarding Policy outlines a whole-school commitment to protecting students from harm, including neglect, exploitation, and all forms of abuse. It defines safeguarding as the school’s duty to ensure students are cared for by vetted adults, learn in a safe environment, and are educated about personal safety. All staff, parents, visitors, and contractors must adhere to specific safeguarding codes of conduct, and students are taught age-appropriate safety skills through the curriculum. The policy aligns with both Thai law and UK guidance, emphasizing non-physical discipline, digital safety, and protection from issues such as radicalisation, FGM, and child exploitation. Designated Safeguarding Leads oversee policy implementation, and all members of the school community are expected to promote student welfare and act promptly if a child is at risk.

1. Document Preparation
Parents prepare scans of all required documents: recent school reports (last 2 years), birth certificate, parents’ and student passports, photos, and for dual nationals, Thai ID and house registration. Existing forms, such as the Application Agreement and doctor’s letter, must be completed and uploaded online.

2. Online Submission
Applications must be submitted through the school’s online portal (non-Thai or Thai national streams), with all documents uploaded and the application fee paid. The process begins with login/registration and proceeds only when files are complete.

3. Assessment & Review
The admissions team reviews all application materials. Depending on age and needs, students may undergo assessments such as EAL for English proficiency or readiness checks for early years. Teacher recommendations and writing samples are also required.

4. Decision & Offer
Based on assessments, past school reports, recommendations, and available space, a formal offer letter is issued by the Head of School. A THB 50,000 acceptance fee (deposit) is due once the offer is accepted.

5. Enrollment
Upon receipt of the signed offer letter, deposit, and (for non-Thai students) valid non-immigrant visa documents, student enrollment is confirmed.

Bangkok Patana does not offer in-house academic scholarships.

The school does maintain a waiting pool when year groups are full. Placement on the waitlist depends on factors such as availability, siblings at the school, returning students, date of application, and the need for support services.