NIST School Profile
Founded in 1992 with the support of the United Nations, NIST International School is Thailand’s first full, not-for-profit IB World School. Located in the heart of Bangkok, NIST welcomes over 1,800 students from Early Years to Year 13, representing more than 77 nationalities, making it Thailand’s most diverse international school community.
NIST’s carefully curated Learning Programme combines academic rigour with wellbeing, service, expeditions and activities, providing a holistic education that develops confident, compassionate and capable global citizens. Students are supported by a diverse faculty representing 26 nationalities, enriching learning through global perspectives.
With consistently strong IB Diploma results, global university destinations and a strong emphasis on service and sustainability, NIST empowers students to flourish and make a positive impact in the world.
2025-2026 NIST School Profile
Quick Facts
12
LANGUAGES OFFERED
118
COHORT SIZE
56%
STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH A BILINGUAL DIPLOMA
96%
MATRICULATE ABROAD
Academic Results (2025)
110
IB Diploma Awarded
45 (2)
Top IB Score
28%
Achieving 40+ Points
(worldwide average 9%)
100%
Pass Rate
(worldwide average 81%)
Average IB Diploma Score (Out of 45)
Percentage Earning Bilingual Diploma
Percentage Achieving 30+ Points
NIST STUDENTS AVERAGE DIPLOMA SCORE (MAX. 45)
IB COURSES OFFERED AT NIST
LANGUAGE A
HOME LANGUAGE
English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Swedish, Thai
School supported, self-taught: Arabic, Norwegian, Turkish
LANGUAGE B
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION & Ab Initio
English, French, Mandarin, Spanish, Ab initio (French, Mandarin, Spanish)
INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES
Business Management, Economics, Geography, Global Politics, History, Psychology
SCIENCES
Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Design Technology, Environmental Systems & Societies, Physics, Sports Exercise & Health Science
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches
Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation
THE ARTS
Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
THE NIST HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Students must earn 24 credits to graduate. Each year long course is worth one credit. A credit is obtained by receiving an overall grade 3 or above. Over four years, credits must be distributed as follows:
4
ENGLISH
3
HUMANITIES
3
SCIENCE
2
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
3
MATHEMATICS
2
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
5
ELECTIVES or ADDITIONAL COURSES
24
TOTAL CREDITS
REQUIRED
STUDENT DIVERSITY AT NIST
A STORY MORE THAN NUMBERS
GLOBAL CITIZEN DIPLOMA (GCD)
NIST is a member of a nine-school consortium offering the Global Citizen Diploma (GCD). The GCD provides students with a credential that highlights the qualities of global citizenship, as well as the opportunity to reflect on and describe their whole education qualitatively through reflection on their learning experiences
SERVICE AT NIST
Service at NIST is directly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and is not simply an activity. It represents the heart of our learning and is woven into the curriculum across all levels. We believe that service acts as a catalyst for our community, empowering students to transform their learning into meaningful actions that create a positive impact for others.
Employment
NIST is a vibrant community made up of 500+ passionate and caring educators, experienced administrators, and dedicated operational staff who work as a team to provide a world-class education for our students.
Our Campus
Nestled in the heart of one of Bangkok’s busiest business districts, the NIST International School campus is located on Sukhumvit Soi 15, minutes from Asok BTS skytrain and Sukhumvit MRT subway stations. Our 25-rai campus encompasses ten buildings that house over 90 classrooms and state-of-the-art facilities.
Academic Performance
Each year our students excel in IB exams, posting scores well above the global averages, and often leading other schools in the region.