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Raintree International

Founded 2017

Updated July 2026

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Raintree International School is a leading international kindergarten in Bangkok providing a progressive early childhood programme for children aged 1-6 years. Founded in 2017, the school combines the British curriculum with a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach within a nurturing, green environment.

Teaching approach

Raintree International School is guided by a Reggio Emilia-inspired teaching philosophy that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. The school views education as the training of the mind to think, encouraging children to share ideas, problem-solve, and celebrate successes through play and exploration. It aims to foster a community of lifelong learners who are confident, multi-linguistic communicators and global citizens.

Programmes

The school offers a progressive early childhood programme for children aged 1-6 years, divided into nursery and kindergarten stages. The curriculum integrates the British curriculum with the Reggio Emilia approach, focusing on purposeful exploration, play, and inquiry-based learning. The programme places a strong emphasis on language acquisition and the development of social, emotional, and academic skills.

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Learning support

The school maintains a healthy child-to-staff ratio to ensure each student receives individual care and attention. Teachers work closely with families to empower children to reach their full potential within a supportive community. Staff undergo a rigorous screening process and receive ongoing professional development to remain current with educational best practices.

Frequently asked questions(4)
What curriculum does Raintree International offer?
Raintree International offers National Curriculum (England).
What ages does Raintree International teach?
Raintree International enrolls students aged 1 to 6.
Is Raintree International a day or boarding school?
Raintree International is a day school.
Where is Raintree International located?
Raintree International is an international school in Bangkok, Thailand.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

Prospective families are invited to contact the school directly via email or phone to initiate the admissions process. The school maintains dedicated admissions enquiries contacts for both its Sathorn and Sukhumvit campuses. Interested parents may also book a school tour through the website to meet the team and view the facilities.

Facilities

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About the campus

The school operates campuses in Sathorn and Sukhumvit, Bangkok, designed as purpose-built kindergarten learning spaces. The Sathorn campus is set in nearly 2,000 square metres of gardens, featuring s-shaped buildings that integrate existing mature trees into the architecture. These facilities are designed to support a variety of outdoor activities and exploration of the natural world while providing a safe, child-friendly environment.

  • PHANNAROJ CHALITAPORN (MAI)
    PHANNAROJ CHALITAPORN (MAI)Director

    Mai is the Founder and CEO of Raintree International School. She holds a Master's in Finance from the University of Cambridge and a First-Class Honors Bachelor's in Engineering from Thammasat-University of Nottingham, and is currently pursuing a Master's in Educational Administration. Her background includes experience in investment banking and cross-border investment advisory in Hong Kong and London.

  • SIOBHAN O'BRIEN
    SIOBHAN O'BRIENHead Teacher

    Siobhan has over 15 years of experience in Early Years and Primary education in the UK and Thailand. She holds a BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Leeds and qualified as a primary teacher through Manchester University. Before joining Raintree, she worked as an Assistant Principal (Pre Prep) and Acting Vice Principal (Head of Junior) at Shrewsbury International School, Riverside.

  • VORACHAN CHIRATHIVAT (TIP)
    VORACHAN CHIRATHIVAT (TIP)Co-Founder

    Vorachan “Tip” co-founded Raintree International School in 2017. She studied Economics at the University of Sydney and holds a Master’s degree with distinction in Integrated Marketing Communication (Data Analytics) from Northwestern University. She also founded Tiny Tree, an independent publishing house for children’s educational books in Thailand.

  • Korn Chatikavanij
    Korn ChatikavanijAdvisor

    Korn is a politician, author, and former Finance Minister of Thailand (2008-2011). He attended Winchester College and read Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) at St. John's College, University of Oxford. He is currently on the Board of Governors of Brighton College International School Bangkok.

  • Joe Horn-Phathanothai
    Joe Horn-PhathanothaiAdvisory

    Joe is the founder and CEO of Strategy613 and is known for his knowledge of China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Oxford University and a Master’s degree in Pure Mathematics from Cambridge University. He is also President of the Cambridge Society and Secretary-General of the Oxford Thai Foundation.