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Luxury Houses Near International Schools in Bangkok
Which house areas suit which international schools, and a family checklist for viewing houses around the school run.
Short answer: most luxury houses near international schools in Bangkok are in three clusters. East Bangkok around Bang Na and Krungthep Kreetha is close to Bangkok Patana, Brighton College, Wellington College, St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 and Concordian. Nonthaburi is home to International School Bangkok (ISB) in Nichada Thani. North Bangkok is close to Harrow in Don Mueang. If your school is in central Bangkok, such as NIST or Shrewsbury Riverside, expect to choose between a scarce central house and a longer daily commute.
School clusters and nearby luxury house areas
| School (examples) | Location | Nearby luxury house areas |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Patana School | Bang Na (Sukhumvit 105) | Bang Na, Srinagarindra, Krungthep Kreetha |
| Brighton College International School Bangkok | Krungthep Kreetha | Krungthep Kreetha, Phatthanakan, Rama 9 |
| Wellington College International School Bangkok | Krungthep Kreetha | Krungthep Kreetha, Motorway, Rama 9 |
| St Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 | Bang Na | Bang Na, Srinagarindra |
| Concordian International School | Bang Na–Trat km 7 | Bang Na km 5–15 |
| International School Bangkok (ISB) | Nichada Thani, Pak Kret | Chaengwattana, Ratchaphruek, Nonthaburi |
| Harrow International School Bangkok | Don Mueang | Don Mueang, Vibhavadi, Chaengwattana |
| NIST International School | Sukhumvit 15 | Central Bangkok, Rama 9 |
| Shrewsbury International School Riverside | Charoen Krung | Sathorn, Rama 3, riverside |
This is not a complete list or a ranking. Always confirm campus locations, age ranges, curriculum and fees directly with each school.
Why the school run decides the area
Bangkok traffic makes distance a poor guide. A house 8 km from school can mean a 15-minute drive or a 50-minute one, depending on the roads and the time. Families who choose the house first and the school second often regret it. Start from the school, then draw a realistic commute zone around it.
East Bangkok: the international school belt
The area between Bang Na, Srinagarindra and Krungthep Kreetha has the highest concentration of British-curriculum schools and of luxury estates. Half of the 103 projects we track are in East Bangkok, with starting prices from THB 15 million to THB 100 million.
What to check
- Which side of the main road the estate exits onto — U-turns add minutes
- Whether the school runs buses to your estate
- Future construction on nearby vacant land
Nonthaburi: houses near ISB
ISB families often live in Nichada Thani itself or in estates along Chaengwattana and Ratchaphruek. Our data shows Nonthaburi projects starting from THB 15 million with a median of about THB 20 million, which is attractive for larger families.
North Bangkok: houses near Harrow
Estates along Vibhavadi Rangsit and Chaengwattana give reasonable access to Harrow in Don Mueang. Supply is smaller, so start looking early if you have a fixed school start date.
Central schools: house or condo?
For NIST or Shrewsbury Riverside, houses within a short drive are rare and expensive. Some families choose a luxury condominium near school during the school years and a house later; others accept a 30–45 minute drive from East Bangkok.
What a family house costs near each cluster
Using the published starting prices of the projects we track, the school clusters line up with quite different budgets:
| School cluster | Zone | Starting prices in our data | Median start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Patana, Brighton, Wellington, St Andrews 107, Concordian | East | THB 15–100M | ~THB 30M |
| ISB (Nichada Thani) | Nonthaburi | THB 15–45M | ~THB 20M |
| Harrow (Don Mueang) | North | THB 15–23M | ~THB 19M |
| NIST, Shrewsbury Riverside | City centre | THB 16–260M | ~THB 47M |
Families with three or more children often find that Nonthaburi or the outer east gives them the extra bedroom and garden that a central budget cannot.
Questions to ask the estate
- How many families with school-age children already live here?
- Do school buses enter the estate, and where is the pick-up point?
- What are the clubhouse and pool hours, and are lifeguards or supervision provided?
- How many phases remain to be built, and how long will construction traffic continue?
A family checklist for viewing houses
- Drive from the house to school at the real drop-off time.
- Check the estate’s security, speed limits and safe cycling routes for children.
- Look for a clubhouse with a pool and playground, and ask about the rules for using them.
- Ask about bedroom count and a ground-floor room for grandparents or a helper.
- Check flood history for the street, not just the estate.
Compare areas in detail in best areas for a luxury house in Bangkok, or browse homes by area.
Sources
- School names and locations: each school’s official website (verify before deciding).
- Project counts and prices: Refinery Asset project data, October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which area of Bangkok has the most international schools?
East Bangkok around Bang Na, Srinagarindra and Krungthep Kreetha, with schools such as Bangkok Patana, Brighton College, Wellington College, St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 and Concordian.
Where do ISB families live?
Many live in Nichada Thani or in housing estates along Chaengwattana and Ratchaphruek in Nonthaburi.
How far should we live from school in Bangkok?
Plan by travel time, not distance. Test the drive at the real drop-off time; under 30 minutes is a common target for families.