Bromsgrove International School Thailand
', commonly known as BIST, is a British curriculum international day and boarding school located in Bangkok, Thailand, serving students aged 2–18. The school follows an enhanced English National Curriculum, offering IGCSE, A-Level and BTEC qualifications to both local and international students. It is affiliated with ' in the United Kingdom, one of the country’s historic British schools founded in 1553.
Affiliations & Accreditations
BIST is operated by the private company Windsor Education Co., Ltd.The school operates under a license granted by **Bromsgrove School**, located in Bromsgrove, near Birmingham, England, in **2004**. The two schools maintain an ongoing relationship, including scholarship opportunities for Thailand students to study in the UK, a Bromsgrove UK presence on the Board of Governors and staff and management visits between campuses.
The school is a member of several international and regional education organisations, including,,,,, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The school is an accredited examination centre for,, and AQA. Bromsgrove International School Thailand also holds Gold Level accreditation from
Awards
Gold Award - The Education Development Trust International Schools Quality Mark 2024 Finalist - BSA Supporting Excellence Awards 2023 Finalist - BSA Supporting Excellence Awards 2022 National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education '''2021'''Campuses
BIST operates across two campuses in Bangkok.The main campus, Windsor Park campus, located in the Suwinthawong 15 area, serves students from Year 2 to Year 13 and offers both day and boarding provision.
The Early Years campus, situated on Ramkhamhaeng 164, caters to students from '''Pre-Nursery to Year 1.'''
Curriculum
Bromsgrove International School Thailand provides a British curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form, following the English National Curriculum and related qualification frameworks.The Early Years programme follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
The Primary School delivers a curriculum based on the English National Curriculum.
The Secondary School continues the English National Curriculum and prepares students for external examinations, including the International General Certificate of Secondary Education.
In the Sixth Form , students typically study A-Level qualifications, with additional vocational options such as BTEC programmes available.
English is the primary language of instruction. Additional languages, including Thai, Mandarin 'and Spanish, are offered, alongside English as an Additional Language support for students who require it. The curriculum places emphasis on critical thinking, independent learning, and preparation for entry to universities worldwide.
The majority of graduates from Bromsgrove International School Thailand progress to higher education. Alumni have enrolled at universities in the United Kingdom, Asia, Australia, and North America, including institutions in Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan. According to school-published data, approximately 50% of graduates continue their studies at universities in the United Kingdom, 20% at universities in Asia, and 30% at institutions in other regions worldwide'.
Boarding Programme
BIST offers a boarding programme for students aged 9–18, aligned with the traditions and practices of its sister school, Bromsgrove School in the United Kingdom. The school provides three boarding options: weekly boarding, full boarding, and flexi boarding, designed to accommodate different family arrangements.Boarding accommodation is organised into separate houses for boys and girls. The school operates two purpose-built boarding houses, Tudor House and Windsor House, named after British royal houses. Both facilities provide residential, study, and communal spaces intended to support students’ academic and pastoral needs, with areas designed for different age groups and activities.
Extracurricular and Enrichment Provision
Bromsgrove International School Thailand offers a wide range of extracurricular activities for students each year, with more than 80 activities available across academic, creative, service-oriented and recreational areas. The school’s enrichment provision also includes residential trips and a Challenge Week, which provide opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.The, a programme offering **day and residential camps** for international students aged **2 to 15**. The camps provide a range of educational and recreational activities, including **arts and crafts, music, drama, English language learning, STEM activities, outdoor education, sports, adventure activities, and excursions**.
The provides structured sports training programmes for students alongside the school’s academic curriculum. The academy offers sport-specific coaching focused on technical skills development, physical conditioning, and participation in competitive sport.
As of the current academic year, the Bromsgrove Sports Academy offers specialised training in **football, basketball, swimming, and athletics**, with additional sports introduced periodically.
Bromsgrove International School Thailand incorporates golf into its extracurricular and enrichment provision, reflecting its location within a **36-hole golf course** in Windsor Park and Golf Club. Students from the age of seven are offered opportunities to learn golf through **extra-curricular activities ** and the school’s **Golf Academy**, which is delivered by professional golf coaches. The school also offers **golf scholarships** to selected students and maintains a **school golf team**, which receives coaching from in-house and visiting golf professionals, including **Prom Meesawat**, a Thai professional golfer and former Asian Tour champion.
The, which provides **individual and group music lessons** delivered by specialist music teachers as part of the school’s extracurricular provision. The school also offers **creative scholarships ** to selected students.
Student Leadership
The Student Council, guided by the head boy and head girl, discusses matters of student concern with senior management on a regular basis.Houses
The house system was introduced in 2005 with the opening of the main campus. There are three houses at Bromsgrove International School Thailand, named after previous Headmasters at Bromsgrove School UK:Edwards House – named after Mr Chris Edwards MA, Merton College, Oxford.Taylor House – named after Mr Tim Taylor, St Peter's College, Oxford Walters House – named after Mr David Walters, Brasenose College, Oxford.Students in each house compete in a number of sporting and other activities throughout the school year, and are awarded individual House Points for good work and performance. House Trophies are awarded on an annual basis at the Annual Awards Ceremony.