Admissions Process

NIST welcomes families from all over the world to join our community and applications are accepted for review throughout the year.

We know that selecting a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make, and one that deserves careful consideration. Whenever possible, before submitting an application, we encourage parents to arrange a visit to the school, or a conversation with a member of our Admissions team.

Year Level Conversion

NIST's age-based year levels provide optimal development for students in all programmes.

Bangkok Based Applicants

For families who reside in Bangkok, we kindly ask for the applications to be submitted by 15 December 2023 as we will start processing the applications in January 2024.

Overseas Applicants

We accept applications from overseas applicants throughout the school year, depending on spaces available.

First Time Applicants

CURRENT & RETURNING FAMILIES

What Comes Next?

After you submit the pre-application, the following four steps will conclude the admissions process.

Step 1: Contact by the Admissions Team

Our Admissions team will review the pre-application/application to see whether we can accommodate your child(ren), depending on our current space situation and will get in touch with you shortly.

Once we are able to move forward, we will inform you about the next step, which will include submitting the following documents (if you have not already done so as a current or returning family):

School reports
Recommendation forms
Medical form
Passport scans and birth certificate
Legal documents (if applicable)
Other supporting documents. (if applicable; e.g., IEP, educational psychological report, etc.)

Step 2: Application Review by Admissions Committee

Our Admissions committee will review all complete applications in accordance with the school’s admissions criteria and see whether or not we are able to cater for the year level. The length of this process varies depending on the time of year you apply. Factors taken into account about each applicant include:

Age
Class size/space availability
English language proficiency
Previous school records and recommendation(s)
Siblings currently at NIST and alumni siblings
IB programme experience
Nationality
Language selection
Admissions test/academic ability
Extra-curricular/community involvement.

Step 3: Admissions Assessment

After completing the above steps, candidates will be invited to sit for an admissions assessment. In some cases, children may be invited for an interview and assessment in order to help to determine their educational abilities and possible needs such as English as an additional language (EAL) assistance or other specialized support. Elementary school assessments take place at the NIST campus or, in certain circumstances, via zoom if the applicant is not in Bangkok. Secondary school assessments will occur on the NIST campus or in certain circumstances, the Admissions team can arrange for the secondary school assessment to be taken at the applicant’s current school if they are abroad. All candidates must pay the assessment fee of 2,500 baht, which is non-refundable, regardless of entry to the school.

After reviewing the assessment results, school records and recommendations, the admissions committee will make a final decision as to whether or not the child may be enrolled at NIST. Please note that the admissions assessment material is confidential and considered to be the property of the school.

Step 4: Enrollment

Families will be notified as soon as possible of the admissions decision. After this notification and the submission of all documents requested by the school, the actual enrollment takes place. Once a place has been offered, the family has a limited period, specified by the school, in which to accept it in line with the NIST Conditions of Acceptance. At the time of acceptance to the school, certain fees are payable. This will be explained in further detail by the Admissions team.

Families who choose to accept an offer of enrollment may prepare for the transition by reviewing the information in Starting at NIST. Those arriving in Bangkok from overseas may also want to look through the resources provided in Moving to Bangkok.

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