| Age | Education System | |||||||
| Date of Birth | UK/DBS | Thailand | US/Canada | China | Japan | Singapore | Australia | |
| Lower School | ||||||||
| 2–3 | 1 Sep 2022 – 31 Aug 2023 | PreEY / Pre-Nursery / (Mini Dragons) | เตรียมอนุบาล | PreK2 | 学步儿童第一年级 | - | - | - |
| 3–4 | 1 Sep 2021 – 31 Aug 2022 | Nursery | อนุบาล 1 | PreK3 | 幼儿园第一年级 | K1 | K1 | Pre-school |
| 4–5 | 1 Sep 2020 – 31 Aug 2021 | Reception | อนุบาล 2 | PreK4 | 幼儿园第二年级 | K2 | K2 | Pre-school |
| 5–6 | 1 Sep 2019 – 31 Aug 2020 | Year 1 | อนุบาล 3 | Kindergarten | 幼儿园第三年级 | K3 | K3 | Kindergarten /Prep |
| 6–7 | 1 Sep 2018 – 31 Aug 2019 | Year 2 | ประถม 1 | Grade 1 | 小学第一年级 | Elementary Grade 1 | Primary 1 | Year 1 |
| 7–8 | 1 Sep 2017 – 31 Aug 2018 | Year 3 | ประถม 2 | Grade 2 | 小学第二年级 | Elementary Grade 2 | Primary 2 | Year 2 |
| 8–9 | 1 Sep 2016 – 31 Aug 2017 | Year 4 | ประถม 3 | Grade 3 | 小学第三年级 | Elementary Grade 3 | Primary 3 | Year 3 |
| 9–10 | 1 Sep 2015 – 31 Aug 2016 | Year 5 | ประถม 4 | Grade 4 | 小学第四年级 | Elementary Grade 4 | Primary 4 | Year 4 |
| 10–11 | 1 Sep 2014 – 31 Aug 2015 | Year 6 | ประถม 5 | Grade 5 | 小学第五年级 | Elementary Grade 5 | Primary 5 | Year 5 |
| Upper School | ||||||||
| 11–12 | 1 Sep 2013 – 31 Aug 2014 | Year 7 | ประถม 6 | Grade 6 | 小学第六年级 | Elementary Grade 6 | Primary 6 | Year 6 |
| 12–13 | 1 Sep 2012 – 31 Aug 2013 | Year 8 | มัธยม 1 | Grade 7 | 中学第一年级 | Middle School Grade 1 | Secondary 1 | Year 7 |
| 13–14 | 1 Sep 2011 – 31 Aug 2012 | Year 9 | มัธยม 2 | Grade 8 | 中学第二年级 | Middle School Grade 2 | Secondary 2 | Year 8 |
| 14–15 | 1 Sep 2010 – 31 Aug 2011 | Year 10 | มัธยม 3 | Grade 9 | 中学第三年级 | Middle School Grade 3 | Secondary 3 | Year 9 |
| 15–16 | 1 Sep 2009 – 31 Aug 2010 | Year 11 | มัธยม 4 | Grade 10 | 高中一年级 | High School Grade 1 | Secondary 4 | Year 10 |
| 16–17 | 1 Sep 2008 – 31 Aug 2009 | Year 12 | มัธยม 5 | Grade 11 | 高中二年级 | High School Grade 2 | Junior College 1 | Year 11 |
| 17–18 | 1 Sep 2007 – 31 Aug 2008 | Year 13 | มัธยม 6 | Grade 12 | 高中三年级 | High School Grade 3 | Junior College 2 | Year 12 |
Admissions & Enrolment
DBS accepts students from Pre-EY (age 2) to Year 13 (age 18).
Families may reserve a place from birth to guarantee entry in a future academic year. We recommend securing your child’s place early, as spaces in some year groups are highly sought after and fill quickly.
We welcome students from a variety of language backgrounds. All applicants complete an English assessment so we can understand their current ability and provide the right support.
- Students with strong English skills join mainstream classes directly.
- Students who need extra support may be offered places in our Language Support Programme, tailored to help them progress quickly while accessing the full DBS experience.
BS offers a range of scholarships in academics, music, sport and EBC. While these do not reduce tuition fees, they provide a dedicated budget to support each scholar’s talent development. We also have a bursary programme for both current and prospective families, awarded based on financial need.
To learn more about scholarships or bursaries, please contact our Admissions Team.
Absolutely. We encourage all prospective families to experience DBS first-hand. You can book a personalised tour to see our facilities, meet our teachers, and discover our community spirit. Open Day events are also held throughout the year for families to explore DBS.
To arrange your visit, please contact our Admissions Team at [email protected] or +662-666-1933.
We keep our classes intentionally small to ensure personalised attention and a high-quality learning experience for every child.
- Mini Dragons (Pre-EY): Up to 15 students, guided by 1 class teacher and 3 learning assistants (1:4 ratio)
- Early Years: Up to 15 students, with 1 class teacher and 2 learning assistants (1:5 ratio)
- Years 1–6: Up to 22 students, supported by 1 class teacher and 1 learning assistant
- Years 7-11: Up to 22 students, taught by dedicated subject specialists
- Sixth Form (Years 12–13): Up to 16 students, ensuring personalised mentoring, close academic tracking, and strong pastoral care
Our approach means every student receives the attention, guidance, and encouragement they need to thrive — both in and beyond the classroom.
Daily Operations & Policies
Our Administration Office is open from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
While school hours are designed to meet the needs of each age group:
- Mini Dragons: 8:30am – 2:00pm
- Nursery: 8:30am – 2:40pm
- Reception – Year 13: 8:00am – 3:10pm
We also offer a rich programme of After School Activities (ASA) in two sessions: - First session: 3:20pm – 4:20pm
- Second session: 4:20pm – 5:20pm
While ASAs are optional, we highly recommend students from Year 3 and above join at least one per day. In Years 3–9, ASAs focus on helping students explore and develop their interests. In Years 10–13, they are designed to prepare students for university and future pathways.
For our current term dates, please visit: DBS Term Dates
Facilities & Campus
Spanning over 100,000+ sq.m., DBS is a purpose-built campus designed to inspire learning, creativity, and exploration at every age. Students enjoy bright, spacious classrooms and specialist facilities tailored to their stage of development — from Early Years learning and play areas to dedicated spaces for music, sport, art, performing arts, design and technology, computer science, and more.
Our campus is more than just a place to study — it’s a space where passions are discovered, skills are nurtured, and confidence grows. We warmly invite you and your family to experience it in person.
DBS offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of school sports facilities in Bangkok, providing opportunities for every student to stay active, develop skills, and pursue their sporting passions. Our campus includes:
- Multi-purpose covered sports hall for year-round activities
- Swimming pools tailored for different ages and skill levels
- Full-sized football pitches and training fields
- Basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts
- Golf practice area and state-of-the-art golf simulators
- Climbing wall for adventure and fitness
- Athletics track and fitness training areas
- Indoor and outdoor play areas for younger students
- Spaces for badminton, table tennis, gymnastics, dance, and martial arts
From competitive teams to recreational clubs, our facilities ensure every student can discover a sport they love, develop their skills, and stay active in a world-class environment.
Student Life & Wellbeing
At DBS, students have access to over 500 extracurricular activities and clubs every week, offering endless opportunities to explore interests and discover new passions. Choices range from sports, music, drama, and art to coding, robotics, debate, languages, leadership, and more.
Each activity is designed to develop skills, inspire creativity, build confidence, and prepare students for life beyond the classroom — including university and future careers. With such variety, every student can find something they love.
Yes. The tuition fee includes morning and afternoon snacks as well as a healthy lunch buffet. All meals are freshly prepared each day by our FoodHouse catering team, offering a variety of international and Asian dishes. Halal, vegetarian, and healthy options are always available to ensure every student enjoys a balanced diet.
Yes. Before starting school, every family meets with our nursing team for a medical interview, so we can fully understand each child’s health needs. The nurses work closely with parents, teachers, and the catering team to provide safe, suitable meals for students with allergies, intolerances, or cultural and religious dietary requirements. Your child’s health and wellbeing are always our priority.
- Step 1Application
- Complete the Application Form
- Submit required documents, including school reports and any other relevant documents
- Pay the application fee of 5,000 Baht
Important:
Applications without school reports or relevant documents WILL NOT be considered until these have been submitted to the Admissions Team.
- Step 2Assessment & Interview
- Student age-appropriate assessment and interview
- Parent interview
Please Note:
Assessments and interviews are arranged only when a place is available. This is an opportunity for us to meet both the parents and the child to understand the child’s learning needs and ensure the best support at DBS.
- Step 3Result Announcement
- Evaluation by the Heads of School with the Headmaster making the final admission decision
- If required, students may be offered a place in our Language Centre to support English development
- A Formal Offer Letter will be sent to parents
- Step 4Acceptance of the Offer
- Sign and return the Acceptance Form
- Pay the Reservation Fee of 220,000 Baht within 14 days of receiving the offer
- Step 5Payment of Tuition and Enrolment Fees
- Parents will receive an invoice for tuition and other enrolment fees
- Payment is due by the date stated on the invoice
- Step 6Preparing for School
- The Admissions Team will contact parents with onboarding and preparation information
- Parents and students will be invited to join an Induction Day before the school term starts.


