Bangkok Christian International School

Thank you for considering BCIS for your family. As you read through our website, please know that we understand the many challenges involved with selecting a school that is a best fit for your your children.

Please feel free to contact us so that we can help you gain a better understanding of our school, our programs and our BCIS community. We look forward to hearing from you soon, BCIS Admissions Team

Overview

The BCIS academic year starts in [August and ends in June]. There are two (2) semesters divided into 4 Quarters in the academic year.

BCIS has an open enrollment policy which means applications are accepted year round depending on seat availability. It is important that parents keep their children’s applications current by updating us with recent school records. In April, current students are asked to re-enroll for the upcoming school year. The number of returning students tells us the number of new students we can accept for Semester 1.

Acceptance letters start going out in May for the upcoming academic year. Students will continue to be accepted throughout the summer until the start of school (subject to availability of places).

The Admissions Office is open all year round, excluding Thailand public holidays. Please view Staff Hours here to connect with our admissions officer.

Applications can be submitted throughout the calendar year. Students are accepted as spaces become available.

Age Recommendations

As students join BCIS from countries and educational systems around the world, the exact age requirements for each grade varies. The final decision on the grade level a student is to join will be dependent upon the assessment and interview at the time of application and previous school records. As a general rule, students at BCIS fall in the following age groups at the start of the academic year in August:

How to Apply

You are welcome to visit the School at any time but it is advisable to arrange an appointment with our Admissions Office as we will be able to attend to you more effectively if we know that you are coming. Alternatively, you can visit our Admissions Process webpage to get details of the procedure.

Admissions Process

Thank you for your interest in applying for a place at Bangkok Christian International School. The following guidelines detail the Admissions Process:

Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Fill Out An Application

Submit an application to Bangkok Christian International School with a completed and signed application form with the documents and items listed below. Additional documents may be required as and when necessary.

Note

We are unable to process any application until the required documentation and the application fee have been received.

Application Requirements

• Application for Admissions form (download the application form or collect it from the Admissions Office)
• Copy of applicant’s school transcripts for the past three (3) academic years (officially translated into English where required)
• Application Fee – a non-refundable and non-transferable fee, payable in one payment either by cash, or via bank transfer to “BANGKOK CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL“.
• Medical History Report within the last 3 months
• Three (3) passport sized photographs (color) of applicant taken within the last 6 months
• Copy of applicant’s passport (Foreign students)
• Copy of both Parent’s Passports (Foreign students)
• Copy of House Registration (Thai students)
• Copy of school certificate
• Guardian’s details and photograph (if applicable)
• This is applicable to students who are staying with an appointed Guardian. Parents must provide the School with the Guardian’s contact details and a letter confirming the appointment.

Note

Where photocopies are provided, original copies of documents must be available for inspection as and when requested by the School.

Submission of an application does not guarantee a place. As grade levels can fill up very quickly, we advise submitting applications as early as possible.

You may submit an application in person or courier the documentation to us at:

Admissions Department
Bangkok Christian International School
53 Soi 44 Pattanakarn Road, Suanluang, Bangkok, Thailand, 10250
+66 (0) 2-322-1979, +66 (0) 2-322-4440

Step 2: Assessment

Applicants are scheduled for an assessment when there is a possibility of a vacancy and provided that the application is complete.

The assessment process is designed to ensure that the placement of all children will best meet their educational and personal requirements.

Assessment Details

• Schedule a date of assessment/interview with the Admissions Office
• Oral Interview
• Oral Reading Evaluation
• Academic Diagnostic Test
• English as a Second Language (EFL) Evaluation (as advised by Admissions Officer)
• Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Test

Step 3: Application Review

Assessment applications will be reviewed taking into consideration various factors, including the results of the assessment, school reports, English language ability and availability of places. The school reserves the right to assign priorities for admission or refuse admission for any reason we deem fit. Where places are insufficient, applicants remain on the queue.

Step 4: Offer of Place

If the application is successful, an offer of place will be made. The acceptance of the offer must be made by paying the applicable fees on or before the stipulated date on the letter of offer. The payment of the required fees constitutes the acceptance of a place and therein confirms the place of the child.

Step 5: Admission

Upon receiving payment, which confirms an acceptance of offer, the child will officially be enrolled. The Admissions office will communicate the start date of your child and provide details of their first day at the School, including: orientation, schedule, expectations, regulations and guidelines.