Bangkok Christian International School

Name

Bangkok Christian International School

Legal name

Bangkok Christian International School

Website

https://bcis.ac.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• Christian school programs
• American curriculum instruction
• College preparatory schooling
• English language learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok City, Bangkok City

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Semester-based tuition fees charged per level from K1 through Grade 12, ranging from THB 105,000 to THB 140,000 per semester depending on grade level.
2. Admission and Registration Fees: One-time application fee (THB 5,000) and admission fee (THB 120,000 for Kindergarten, THB 140,000 for Elementary and High School) charged upon enrollment.
3. Activity and Testing Fees: General fees, activity fees, and testing fees charged per level. Activity fees range from THB 3,300 to THB 7,700 depending on grade.
4. Ancillary Services: Technology fees (THB 700-1,200), lunch fees (THB 11,250-11,650), EFL program fees (THB 19,000), and graduation fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bangkok Christian International School (BCIS) is a private Christian international school serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Bangkok, Thailand. It delivers an American college-preparatory curriculum (Common Core State Standards, NGSS, and AP courses) integrated with biblical worldview teaching, alongside an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program for non-native speakers. It operates on two Bangkok campuses (Elementary/High School and a separate Kindergarten campus, BICN) and is governed by the Bangkok Christian International School Foundation as a non-profit.

Product overview

Bangkok Christian International School (BCIS) is an international Christian school serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school operates a single unified educational platform comprising distinct academic programs: Kindergarten School (BICN) for ages 3-6, Elementary School for Grades 1-6, High School for Grades 7-12, and an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Program for non-native English speakers. The academic programs are supplemented by enrichment modules including the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, Athletics and Sports Activities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Spiritual Life/Christian Ministry programs. The school also provides a FACTS Family Portal as a technology platform for parent-student-school communication. BCIS follows an American curriculum with college-preparatory focus, integrating Christian values throughout all programs. The school opened a new state-of-the-art Kindergarten building in August 2025 as part of its 'Next Chapter' expansion plan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten School (BICN) Early childhood education program for ages 3-6 (K1, K2, K3) following the Creative Curriculum, focusing on developing the whole child across social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and artistic domains. Operated from the Bangkok International Christian Nursery (BICN) campus.
• Elementary School Grades 1-6 elementary program building global citizens and 21st century leaders integrated with Christian values. Curriculum uses Common Core State Standards for Language Arts and Math, NGSS for Science, and includes Thai studies, Chinese, and Korean language classes.
• High School Grades 7-12 college-preparatory program with American curriculum, offering AP courses and AB courses to prepare students for university-level studies. Emphasizes academic excellence, leadership, character development, and Christian values.
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Program Language support program for non-native English speakers with beginner-level English skills, providing tiered placement (EFL LP, EFL MP, EFL UP, EFL LS) across grade levels to help students transition into the mainstream American curriculum.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level curricula and examinations offered in partnership with the College Board. Students who obtain high scores may receive placement and course credit from American colleges and universities.
• FACTS Family Portal Parent and student portal built on FACTS (RenWeb) for accessing grades, attendance, behavior updates, teacher announcements, and school communication. Available via web and mobile app (iOS and Android).

Quantifiable outcome

• Students gain admission to top universities worldwide including Harvard, Cornell, UCLA, Oxford, and others
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and historical.

• Cognia (formerly AdvancED)coreOthersInternational accreditation body providing external quality assurance. BCIS is accredited under Cognia's seal through NCA CASI and SACS CASI. Cognia serves institutions in over 90 countries supporting nearly 25 million students and 5 million educators.
• ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment)coreOthersThai public organization established in 2000 to ensure educational quality meets desired standards. Conducts External Quality Assurance assessments for BCIS.
• Ministry of Education (MOE), ThailandcoreOthersOfficial government accreditation and regulatory body for education in Thailand. BCIS is officially recognized and accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal professional organization for Christian schools. BCIS holds affiliated membership, supporting the school's Christian identity and educational standards aligned with biblical worldview.
• International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of international schools in Thailand. BCIS membership provides networking, advocacy, and professional development opportunities within Thailand's international education community.
• Thailand International Schools Activities Conference (TISAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing inter-school athletics and cultural activities programs. BCIS actively participates in TISAC events including badminton, football, basketball, track and field, volleyball, table tennis, and cultural activities.
• Korean Federation of Christian Schools (KFCS)historicalStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean Federation of Christian Schools affiliation, reflecting BCIS's origins under Korean Missionary Fellowship in Thailand. Supports connection to broader Korean Christian education network.
• FACTS (RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchool management information system providing family portal, student information system, grade management, attendance tracking, and communication tools. BCIS uses FACTS for daily administrative operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bangkok Patana School: Long-established non-profit British-curriculum international school in Bangkok serving a comparable expatriate and Thai-affluent student body. Operates at significantly larger scale than BCIS but competes for the same international-school segment in the Bangkok market.
• Harrow International School Bangkok: Premium British-curriculum international school in Bangkok serving affluent expatriate and Thai families. Competes at the upper end of the market that BCIS also targets, with significantly higher fees and stronger global brand recognition.
• International School Bangkok (ISB): Largest international school in Bangkok offering K-12 American/international curriculum to a similar expatriate and globally mobile family base. ISB competes for the same pool of fee-paying international families but at a much larger scale and higher price point.
• NIST International School: UN-associated international school in Bangkok offering IB curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12. Competes for the same pool of expatriate families seeking premium international education, though with an IB rather than American curricular focus.

Direct peers

• Ruamrudee International School: Christian-founded international school in Bangkok offering American curriculum K-12 to a multicultural student body. Closest direct comparable to BCIS in terms of faith-based heritage, American curriculum, and mid-sized international school positioning.
• Wells International School: American-curriculum international school in Bangkok offering K-12 programs to a multicultural student body. Direct competitor in the American-curriculum segment of Bangkok's international school market at a comparable scale.
• ICS International School: International school in Bangkok serving K-12 students with an American-style curriculum and university-preparatory focus. Comparable in size, curriculum orientation, and target family demographic to BCIS.
• KIS International School Bangkok: Mid-sized international school in Bangkok authorized for IB curriculum from K-12. Comparable scale and target market to BCIS, competing for fee-paying international families seeking a smaller, community-oriented school environment.
• St Andrews International School Bangkok: Network of international schools in Bangkok offering British curriculum to a multicultural student base across multiple campuses. Comparable in multi-campus mid-sized international school model serving expatriate families in Bangkok.

Emerging players

• Christian Alliance International School: Network of faith-based international schools in Asia (with presence in Hong Kong and other regions). Comparable in faith-based educational mission and K-12 college-preparatory offering, though operating in different Asian markets rather than Bangkok directly.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bcisschool4422
• Facebookfacebook.com/BCIS.BKK
• Instagraminstagram.com/bcisofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bangkok-christian-international-school

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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