Begin Your Application to KIS Bangkok
The Admissions Process
As a parent, choosing the right school for your child is one of the most significant decisions you will make, and we understand the concerns, worries, and hopes that come with it. Our international community in Bangkok is large and dynamic, and we are honored that you are considering KIS for your child’s education. We extend a warm welcome to new students and provide support for their smooth transition to KIS, with admissions accepted throughout the year.
KIS uses OpenApply, an online application portal, which allows us to streamline all inquiries, visits, assessments and applications. You will be asked to create an account with your email address and a password. Please use the same details to log in each time.
Please use Grade Listing & Comparison to see when your child can start at KIS International School or which grade they would be eligible for on the button below.
Families moving from abroad
Families relocating from abroad, including those with children applying to the Early Years, who wish to tour KIS International School Bangkok during their preview visit to Bangkok may complete the Application Process at that time.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance we can give you, including a pick-up service from the airport to your hotel to our school.
For families who are moving from overseas but are unable to schedule a preview visit, an overseas assessment and interview can be conducted at a mutually convenient time.
Submit a Family Inquiry Form and Visit the School
Prior to visiting the school we ask all families to complete an online inquiry form and then make an appointment. Please click the button below to complete an inquiry form.
Submit an Application
Apply to KIS through our online portal using the link below. Please complete all fields and upload the required documents to finalize your application:
- One recent passport-style photo (within 6 months) of each child and parent/guardian
- School report cards from the last two years (in English)
- One Teacher Recommendation and one Administrator Recommendation
- Passport and visa copies (for international applicants)
- Thai ID card and residence certificate (for Thai citizens)
- Standardized test results (if available) and transcripts for all years from Grade 9 onward
- Proof of payment for the application fee
Once submitted, applications are reviewed based on:
- Alignment with the IB Learner Profile
- English language proficiency
- Experience in an IB Programme
- Previous international school experience
- Nationality
- Siblings currently enrolled
- Assessment, observation, or interview results
- Academic record and recommendations (for EY3 and above), as well as support needs
- Class size, dynamics, and gender balance
- Whether a parent is a KIS alumnus
Please note: No assessments will be conducted for classes with long waitlists or if the initial application requirements are not met.
Assessment
The assessments serves to determine how a child will cope with the transition into the new classroom environment and whether or not we expect the child to be able to access the programme at that particular grade level.
The assessment consists of the following elements:
Early Years Prep - Early Years 3
- Classroom Observation
- Parent Interview
Grade 1 - Grade 5
- Math and English written test (G1-G2)
- Math and English computer-based and written test (G3-G5)
- Classroom observation
- Parent interview
Grade 6 - Grade 11
- Math and English computer-based and written test
- Family interview
- Thai assessment for Thai students
Families will be notified about the admissions outcome within 1-2 weeks after review of the assessment test results, the interview, and the consideration of the admissions criteria. Once a place has been offered, the family will be given a specific time to confirm the acceptance in writing to ensure a seat for the prospective student.
Registration
Once the family confirms the placement and settles all payments, the student will be enrolled and provided with an ID number. KIS will then request the necessary items to complete the registration process.
- All fees paid by the given deadline
- Complete online forms: Student Background, Services Form, and Health Forms
- Grade 6-12 students may bring their PC/MAC laptops for registration
- Purchase uniforms, obtain student ID Cards, and return digital permission slips to the School Services Department
- Attend New Parent/Student Orientation
- Maintain communication with your child's teachers and participate in social, academic, and workshop events hosted by the school and the KIS Parents Association.
Early Years at KIS
Young children are naturally curious, eager to explore and ask questions. At KIS, our Early Years programmes nurture this curiosity through play-based learning guided by experienced teachers. In collaborative, engaging activities, children inquire, experiment, and create together.
Our purposefully designed learning spaces inspire creativity, wonder, and exploration. From imaginative play to water and sand activities, construction, and art, each area is thoughtfully planned to spark inquiry and support all areas of development.
Both indoors and outdoors, children learn in a safe, welcoming environment where academic and social growth come together. With a low teacher-to-student ratio, every child receives personalized support, building independence, confidence, and a strong sense of responsibility.
We would like to make sure we provide you with the best service possible during your application to KIS. If you are interested in having your child enroll in one of our Early Years classes, please review the following guidelines.
School Visits & Tours
Many families would like to see the school. We are happy to provide you with a complete school tour, but we would also like to make sure our children enjoy their school day and have minimal disruptions to their learning. As such:
- We offer school tours only to families with children who are at least one year old.
- Please book a tour ahead of time and have all family members who are interested in seeing the school join the appointment for your visit. Due to the large demand, it may take a long time before we can offer you a second tour.
Submit an Inquiry
Complete the Application Form and Upload Necessary Documents
Schedule the Assessment/Family Interviews
The Admissions team will review your child's application and make the observation appointment with you. Please remember each child will have one observation per academic year. If any applicant wants to reapply, they can do so for the next academic year.
The parents of short-listed EY Prep, EY1 and EY2 applicants will, in addition, meet with the Primary Vice Principal.
Early Years 3 will have the parent interview on the same day as the assessment. The application is then reviewed taking into consideration the school's admissions criteria which include:
- Level of confidence and independence
- Proficiency in the English language
- Affinity with the IB Learner Profile
- Previous International School experience
- Experience in an IB Programme
- Class size and seat availability
- Parent is KIS alumnus
- Nationality
- Siblings
Registration
Once a place is offered to a prospective student, the family will be given a time frame within one or two weeks to confirm his/her intention through a letter of acceptance and making the payment.
The final steps in the registration process are:
- Make payment of all fees by the set deadline
- Complete online Student Background Form, Student Services Form, and Student Health Form
- Purchase School Uniforms, and have KIS ID Card made.
- Sign permission forms via the KIS online portal sent out by the School Services Department
- Collect welcome package and KIS Family Handbook at the Admissions Office
- Visit the New KIS Family website and attend the new parent/student orientation
- Continue communications with your child's teachers and attend the social meetings, academic meeting and workshops provided by the school and the KIS Parent's Association