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Montessori Academy Bangkok International School

Founded 2010

Updated July 2026

2–18Ages

Accreditations

Languages

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Montessori Academy Bangkok International School (MABIS) is an international school established in 2010 that provides an authentic Montessori education for students from two years old through high school. It is distinguished by its trilingual language immersion program in English, Chinese, and Thai.

Teaching approach

MABIS operates as an authentic Montessori community that nurtures the joy of learning while meeting the developmental needs of children. Its core values include living in harmony with the environment, nurturing passion, empowering individuals through voice and choice, fostering independence and resilience, and building social cohesion through empathy and collaboration.

Programmes

The school offers a comprehensive Montessori curriculum spanning Toddler, Casa, Elementary, and Secondary stages. The academic program is delivered in a trilingual environment, with students learning to speak, read, and write in English, Chinese, and Thai. The curriculum integrates cultural learning and STEM, supported by a team of Montessori-certified teachers.

Outcomes

Students graduate with confidence, grace, and integrity, possessing the ability to use their unique skills to contribute to society. The school's academic program is benchmarked to international standards, including the US Common Core, Next Gen Science, Singapore Chinese, and the Thai National Curriculum. MABIS is accredited by WASC, the Thai Ministry of Education, and ONESQA.

Student support

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Learning support

The school provides a personalized learning journey where experiences are customized for each student to support optimal outcomes. Teachers are Montessori-certified, and the school emphasizes ongoing professional development for its staff to ensure they are skilled in understanding and meeting the individual developmental needs of every child.

Frequently asked questions(4)
What curriculum does Montessori Academy Bangkok International School offer?
Montessori Academy Bangkok International School offers Montessori, US Common Core and NGSS.
What ages does Montessori Academy Bangkok International School teach?
Montessori Academy Bangkok International School enrolls students aged 2 to 18.
What accreditations does Montessori Academy Bangkok International School hold?
Montessori Academy Bangkok International School holds accreditations including WASC.
Where is Montessori Academy Bangkok International School located?
Montessori Academy Bangkok International School is an international school in Bangkok, Thailand.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school accepts students into its Toddler and Casa programs on a rolling basis, allowing entry at any time during the academic year subject to space availability. Elementary and Secondary program admissions occur at the start of each semester. The process involves an enquiry, a campus visit, submission of an application form with a fee, a student assessment with teachers, and a final enrollment decision.

About the campus

The campus is located on Debaratana Road in the Bangna district of Bangkok. It features a carefully designed multilingual environment tailored to support Montessori pedagogy, including specialized classrooms for different age groups and facilities for organic farming and workshops.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a range of enrichment activities, excursions, and extra-curricular activities. These include seasonal summer camps, such as the MABIS Summer Camp, Food Tank Summer Camp, and drama-focused camps. Students also engage in student-led projects and community-focused activities.

  • Serene JiratananSchool Director & Principal

    Ms. Serene is the Principal and Elementary Teacher. She holds the AMI Montessori Teacher Diploma at all levels (0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and 12-18 years) and has taught the Casa, Elementary and Secondary programs. She holds a Bachelors degree in Economics from Cornell University, an MBA from MIT Sloan and Masters in Education from Pacific Oaks.

  • Vontharnee (May) JiratananFinance Director & AP Coordinator

    Khun May is responsible for all the Finance functions and Transportation for MABIS. She has a Bachelors in Hotel Administration from Boston University and a Masters in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master in Educational Administration with DeVry University.

  • Laurie Ewert-KrockerAMI Adolescent Trainer

    Laurie Ewert-Krocker is a pioneer in the Montessori Adolescent program and is currently the Director of the AMI Orientation to Adolescent Studies. Prior to this role, she worked at the world-renowned Hershey Montessori School in Ohio for 28 years as the Middle and Upper School Program Founder and Director. She holds the AMI diplomas at the 3-6 and 6-12 levels as well as a BA and MA in English.

  • Lilian BryanAMI Trainer & Consultant

    Ms. Lilian Bryan is a renowned Montessori expert who travels the world to train teachers and to inspire the general public with her lectures on all subjects of the Montessori philosophy and its application in the classroom with children. Lilian is AMI certified for 0-3 years and 3-6 years and has been involved in Montessori as a teacher, AMI trainer and consultant for 55 years. She studied under Mario Montessori and Dr. SilvanaMontanaro.

  • Charmaine SohMontessori Consultant

    Charmaine Soh has extensive experience in early childhood education and school management and is one of Asia’s foremost experts on Montessori. She was past president of the Chinese Montessori International, founder of Greentree Montessori School in Singapore, and has shared her expertise through seminars, parenting programs and workshops throughout China, Southeast Asia, USA and Europe. Charmaine holds a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Pacific Oaks College USA, and teaching credentials from both AMI and AMS.