The Jataka International School
Phra Khanong, Bangkok · Est. 2026
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- Established
- 2026
- Curriculum
- British curriculum with English–Mandarin–Thai immersion and Buddhist wisdom education
About this school
The Jataka School (The Jataka International School Southeast Asia, Bangkok) describes itself as Bangkok's first contemplative international school. It opened its campus in 2026 off Sukhumvit 99 in Bang Chak, about five minutes' walk from BTS Bang Chak, and serves children aged 3 to 11. The founding principal is Dr. Rachael Stevens, and capacity is capped at 156 places to keep the community small.
The curriculum is based on the British curriculum, taught through an inquiry-led approach and immersion in three languages, English, Mandarin and Thai. It also integrates Buddhist wisdom traditions through a partnership with Middle Way Education (USA): daily moments of pause, weekly philosophy sessions and a dedicated Dharma curriculum. Early Years classes have an adult-to-child ratio of 1:8, and sections cover Early Years, Lower Primary (Years 1–2) and Upper Primary (Years 3–6).
The campus groups classrooms in pairs as mixed-age learning communities, with atelier spaces for inquiry, a multidisciplinary arts studio and a rooftop organic vegetable garden used as a living classroom. Sustainability shapes daily life, from recycled materials to locally sourced meals.
