Korat's international-school field is small compared with Bangkok, Chiang Mai or even Udon Thani — here is exactly what relocating families choose from: Anglo Singapore's British/Singapore campus, Wesley's Christian American/IB option, Korat Adventist International School, and the St. Stephen's Khao Yai boarding alternative. Fees are 2025/26–2026/27 guide ranges in Thai baht (≈ THB 35–36 = USD 1).
Nakhon Ratchasima's profile as a working commercial and industrial city rather than an established expat or retiree base means its international-school field is genuinely small — four schools in total, one of which sits 90 minutes away near Khao Yai. Anglo Singapore International School's Korat Campus, on a 16-rai site along Mittraphap Road, is the city's most established option, teaching a British-based curriculum with a Singapore-curriculum foundation. Wesley International School and Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) offer smaller, Christian-affiliated American and IB Middle Years alternatives, and families open to boarding can consider St. Stephen's International School's Khao Yai campus. Below: the schools families actually choose, typical tuition, where to base yourself, and admissions tips. For day-to-day budgeting pair this with the Nakhon Ratchasima cost-of-living guide, and use the Nakhon Ratchasima hub to match a neighbourhood to your school.
All four international and international-style schools serving Nakhon Ratchasima and its immediate area. This is a starting point, not a ranking — the right fit depends on curriculum, budget and how far you're willing to commute.
| School | Area | Curriculum | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo Singapore International School — Korat Campus | Mittraphap Road, City Link Community | British / Singapore curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE (secondary) | Korat's established international school, opened in 2014 on a 16-rai campus along Mittraphap Road. Teaches ages 2–18 with a Singapore-curriculum foundation known for strong maths and science, moving into Cambridge IGCSE at secondary level, with Thai, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean offered as additional languages. The default choice for most international families based in the city. |
| Wesley International School | Nakhon Ratchasima city area | Christian, American Common Core (early years/elementary) + IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) | A smaller Christian school teaching Early Years (age 2) through Grade 10, following American Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards in the younger years before moving into the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–10. Classes run small, averaging around 10 students, with English as the language of instruction and Thai and Mandarin taught as additional languages. |
| Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) | Nakhon Ratchasima city area | Seventh-day Adventist, American curriculum | A Seventh-day Adventist school registered under Thailand Adventist Mission, teaching a co-educational, English-medium American curriculum from preschool through Grade 12. A Christian-values alternative to the two secular international schools, popular with missionary and long-term resident families; the school does not publish its fees online. |
| St. Stephen's International School — Khao Yai Campus | Khao Yai / Pak Chong, roughly 90 minutes from Korat city | British international, day and boarding | Not based in Korat city itself, but the nearest boarding option — a British-curriculum day and boarding school set in the countryside near Khao Yai National Park, teaching ages 2–18. Families in or near Korat sometimes choose weekly or termly boarding here rather than a daily commute; check current transport and boarding arrangements directly with the school. |
Read the full guides: Anglo Singapore International School — Korat → Wesley International School (WIS) → Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) →
Indicative annual fees based on published school fee pages and school-comparison databases. Two of Korat's four schools do not publish fees publicly — a fair reflection of the smaller, less standardised market here compared with Bangkok or Chiang Mai. Expect additional one-time application, registration, bus, uniform and activity costs on top of quoted tuition at any school.
| School / stage | Annual fee (guide) |
|---|---|
| Wesley International School — Early Years through Grade 10 | THB ~198,000–420,000 / year (2026/27 guide, varies by grade) |
| St. Stephen's International School (Khao Yai campus, day/boarding) | THB ~215,000–564,000 / year (2025/26 guide, varies by grade and boarding status) |
| Anglo Singapore International School — Korat | Fees not published online — contact admissions directly for the current schedule |
| Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) | Fees not published online — contact admissions directly |
Figures are illustrative planning ranges only and are reviewed annually by each school — always request the current fee schedule directly before you commit to an enrolment.
With no rail system in Korat, where you live is shaped almost entirely by which school you choose and your daily commute:
| Area | Nearest schools | Why families live there |
|---|---|---|
| Mittraphap Road / City Link corridor | Anglo Singapore International School | The natural base for families choosing Anglo Singapore — close to The Mall Korat, Terminal 21 and Central Plaza, with the widest rental choice of modern condos and houses in the city. |
| City centre / Mukmontri commercial area | Wesley International School, Korat Adventist International School | Central location convenient for most daily errands and for reaching either smaller Christian-curriculum school without a long commute; the default choice for families not tied to a specific campus. |
| Khao Yai / Pak Chong (boarding families only) | St. Stephen's International School — Khao Yai Campus | Not a Korat-based living area — families choosing St. Stephen's typically stay in Korat city and rely on the school's boarding programme rather than relocating to Khao Yai, or use it as a weekday boarding option while based elsewhere. |
Anglo Singapore pairs a Singapore-curriculum foundation, known for its strength in maths and science, with British-style structure and Cambridge IGCSE at secondary level — the closest thing Korat has to a full-scale international school. Wesley International School blends American Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards in the early years with the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–10, inside a Christian, small-class environment. KAIS offers a Seventh-day Adventist take on the American curriculum, suited to families specifically seeking that faith-based community. Families who can't find the right fit locally — or who want a wider peer group and boarding structure — often look to St. Stephen's Khao Yai campus, a British day-and-boarding school about 90 minutes from the city.
Because Korat's international-school market is small, capacity is rarely the constraint that it is in Bangkok — the bigger task is confirming curriculum fit and fees directly, since Anglo Singapore and KAIS do not publish pricing online. Contact admissions early to request the current fee schedule, ask about English-language assessment requirements, and confirm bus routes if you're not based near the campus. If you're weighing St. Stephen's Khao Yai boarding option, ask specifically about weekly versus termly boarding, transport to and from Korat city, and whether day places are available for families who'd rather commute than board. Gather school reports, immunisation records and references before you leave your home country, and confirm whether an employer relocation package covers tuition before you commit to a lease or a school.
Anglo Singapore International School — Korat Campus is the city's most established option, teaching a British/Singapore curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE at secondary level from a 16-rai campus on Mittraphap Road. Wesley International School is the main alternative for families wanting a Christian, American/IB Middle Years Programme environment with smaller class sizes, and Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) offers a Seventh-day Adventist American curriculum. Families willing to consider boarding also look to St. Stephen's International School's Khao Yai campus, about 90 minutes away.
As a planning range, Wesley International School runs roughly THB 198,000–420,000 a year depending on grade, and St. Stephen's Khao Yai campus runs roughly THB 215,000–564,000 a year depending on grade and boarding status. Anglo Singapore International School and Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) do not publish their fees online — contact each school's admissions department directly for the current schedule. Figures are reviewed annually, so always confirm before committing to an enrolment.
Yes. Wesley International School follows American Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards in the early years and elementary levels, moving into the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for Grades 6–10. Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) also teaches an American curriculum within a Seventh-day Adventist, Christian framework.
St. Stephen's International School's Khao Yai Campus, roughly 90 minutes from Korat city near Khao Yai National Park, offers both day and boarding places on a British curriculum for ages 2–18. It is the closest boarding option to Korat, though families should confirm current transport routes, boarding terms and fees directly with the school before committing.
Families choosing Anglo Singapore International School typically base themselves along the Mittraphap Road / City Link corridor near The Mall, Terminal 21 and Central Plaza. Families at Wesley International School or Korat Adventist International School (KAIS) generally find the city centre and Mukmontri commercial area convenient for both schools without a long commute. See our Nakhon Ratchasima hub for the full area breakdown.
This guide is general information for relocation planning, not admissions or financial advice. School fees, curricula, campus locations and admissions rules change — confirm current details directly with each school.
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