ISB Application Requirements and Guidelines
How to Apply for ISB
A completed application is required in order for us to consider a student's admission to our international school. The student’s application is reviewed by a committee of members who take a holistic view of the information in the online application.
Our Admission Office uses OpenApply as our application platform, allowing families to apply online to ISB.
ISB follows a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited admissions process to ensure that a range of learner profiles are admitted to the school and uphold our aim toward diversity and inclusion and in providing student support services.
Step One: Express Your Interest to Apply to ISB
Submit an inquiry or book a school visit in OpenApply, our Admissions Portal. Create a profile for your family, and our team will contact you to provide ISB application guidelines and support and address your questions.
Click HERE for our Admissions Portal and register through OpenApply. If you've already submitted an inquiry form or an application and have a profile in OpenApply, please sign in and go to the checklist to start the Application Form for Admission. It will take between 15-20 minutes to complete.
For a downloadable step-by-step ISB application guideline, read through this page and the application guide to learn how to complete an application.
Step Two: Complete the Requirements
Once you complete the application form, please view the ISB requirements checklist, which is accessible through your child's dashboard. We’ll need the following for a complete application and may request further documents based on your child's profile. Please upload all documents, appropriately labeled and in PDF format, to the portal.
- Application Fee
- School Reports & Student Profile Documents
- Standardized Assessment Results for Grades 3-12 (if available)
- Teacher Recommendation Forms
- Learning Support Documentation (if applicable)
- Passport copies
- Assessments
- You can complete assessments on-site or online. Our admissions officer will help you schedule your child’s assessment. These can only be scheduled after payment of the application fee and submission of the required application documents. Students applying for consideration to Kindergarten through Grade 12 who may not be grade-level proficient in English will be required to take an English proficiency assessment online or in-person. We may also request that your child completes other assessments in the form of standardized testing and/or learning support based on your child's learner profile when you apply at ISB.
- Interviews
- Parents will complete online interviews for Elementary School applicants (Pre-K to Grade 5), while Middle School and High School applicants (Grades 6-12) will complete their own online interviews.
- There are self-submitted interviews using Canvass, so they can be completed anytime and require no prior preparation.
Step Three: Application Review
Our admissions committee reviews all ISB applications. During the evaluation process, the committee takes into account the student’s academic and behavioral history, English proficiency, potential requirement for additional support services, and whether the school curriculum and community would be a good fit for the child and their family.
During the review, parents may be requested to complete additional steps or submit further supporting documentation, including, but not limited to:
- Additional admissions/placement testing
- Observation
- In-person interview
- Supporting school/medical reports or documents
Step Four: Admissions Decision
When you apply to ISB, there are three potential outcomes. Please refer to the Key Admissions Dates page for when you can expect to receive your child’s admissions decision.
Acceptance
If your child meets our qualifications and there’s available space, you’ll receive a formal Offer Letter. Parents must confirm the acceptance by email within seven business days. You’ll receive an Enrollment Checklist to complete prior to your child’s start at ISB.
Waitpool
Qualified applicants are placed in the waitpool if there are no seat openings at their grade level or required support services when they apply at ISB. If your child isn’t offered a seat by the end of the semester before your child's semester of entry, you will need to reapply for the next entry period.
Unsuccessful Applications
Our team will provide your family with the appropriate guidance in the event of an unsuccessful ISB application.
Applications may be unsuccessful due to:
- Seat availability in a grade level or required support program
- Academic or behavioral needs that can’t be supported at ISB
- Insufficient English language proficiency for the child's grade level
How are Admission Decisions Made at ISB?
Our Admissions Committee will determine your child's admissibility based on the following ISB application requirements:
- Alignment between your family’s educational goals and beliefs with the philosophy and teaching approaches of ISB;
- ISB’s ability to maintain a balance of diversity across grade levels and divisions;
- Seat availability and the current or projected availability of resources to provide support and opportunities for your child;
- The intention to accept all admissible siblings in a family;
- Consideration given for siblings of enrolled students, alumni, or applicants affiliated with the US Embassy or United Nations organizations.
FAQs About ISB Admissions
What are the ISB application deadlines?
Visit this page to view our key admissions dates. Applications open starting September 15, with deadlines depending on the applicant’s visa status. Early submissions are encouraged.
What is the ISB Tuition Fee Structure?
ISB tuition varies by grade level. Full fee details are on our ISB Tuition and Fees page.
How to Contact the ISB Admissions Office?
The Admissions Office is open year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm, except on Thai public holidays. Contact us via telephone at +66 (0) 2963 5800 (ext. 1125) or
email us at <admissions@isb.ac.th> for ISB application guidelines and requirements.