Greenacre International School vs Windfield International School - Koh Samui

	G Greenacre International School Koh Samui, Thailand	W Windfield International School - Koh Samui Koh Samui, Thailand
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year THB 189,000 - 282,000	Fees / year THB 210,690 - 303,800
Age range	Age range 3 - 16 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 418	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2017	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Greenacre International School is nestled in the calm Na Mueang area on southern Koh Samui, Thailand, surrounded by coconut hills and close to the Na Mueang waterfalls. The campus is away from crowded tourist centers but reachable via main island roads, with bus pickup services from Chaweng and other nearby zones.	Location 67/7 Had Lamai Rd, Maret Koh Samui 84310, Surat Thani, Thailand. Located on Koh Samui in the Lamai/Maret area. The campus offers school bus transportation across the island.
Stages	Stages The school provides education beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage at age 3 and continues through four further Key Stages, supporting students up to around age 15 or 16.	Stages —
School type	School type Greenacre is a co‑educational day school.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Students who are English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners are supported through intervention classes that focus on spoken and daily-use English, helping build vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills.	Additional learning support Counselling and dedicated learning support
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school follows the English National Curriculum and functions as a Pearson Edexcel Approved Examinations Centre, reflecting a strong link to British educational standards.	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Greenacre International School is secular and does not align with any religious organization.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school day at Greenacre International School begins with a flag ceremony at 8:40 am, followed by lessons starting shortly afterwards. Students have a morning break from 10:30–10:45 and a lunch break from 12:00–12:45 in Primary or 12:15–1:00 in Secondary. Afternoon lessons continue until 3:00 pm, with clubs running from 3:00–3:45 on most days before students go home	School day structure Monday–Friday: 08:00–16:30
Bus service details	Bus service details The school runs minibus transport covering several island zones, including Lamai, Nathon, Chaweng, and Maenam, offering convenient daily commuting options for families.	Bus service details School bus transportation across the island
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fee: THB 15,000 (one-time, non-refundable) Annual Tuition Fees FS1 & FS2 (Kindergarten): THB 189,000 per year Year 1 & Year 2: THB 210,000 Year 3 & Year 4: THB 222,000 Year 5 & Year 6: THB 225,000 Year 7–Year 9: THB 261,000 per year Year 10: THB 282,000 per year Billing Schedule & Payment Terms Tuition can be paid in three termly instalments or as a single annual payment with a 5% discount. Sibling Discount 5% discount for a second child. 10% discount for a third or subsequent child, applied to the youngest child. Additional Costs (not included in tuition) Uniforms, meals, transport services, extracurricular activities (ECAs), English as an Additional Language (EAL) lessons, and IGCSE books for Years 10–11. Payment Options Payments are accepted via bank transfer. All transfer fees must be covered by the payer.	Fee details Application / enrolment fees - Enrolment (one‑time) fee: THB 12,000. - Administrative fee (annual): THB 10,000. Tuition fees by year group (annual and approximate per‑term) The school operates a three‑term academic year; the per‑term figures below are the annual tuition divided across the three published terms. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual tuition THB 200,690; Per term approx. THB 66,897. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual tuition THB 200,690; Per term approx. THB 66,897. - Kindergarten 3 / Early Primary (age 5): Annual tuition THB 219,740; Per term approx. THB 73,247. - Grade 1 (age 6): Annual tuition THB 219,740; Per term approx. THB 73,247. - Grade 2 – Grade 5 (ages 7–10): Annual tuition THB 233,440; Per term approx. THB 77,813. - Grade 6 – Grade 8 (ages 11–13): Annual tuition THB 273,600; Per term THB 91,200. - Grade 9 – Grade 12 (ages 14–17): Annual tuition THB 293,800; Per term approx. THB 97,933. First‑year total for new entrants (example) - For a child entering Kindergarten 1 in their first enrolled year the total due at enrolment (tuition + one‑time enrolment + annual administrative fee) is THB 200,690 (Enrolment THB 12,000 + Admin THB 10,000 + Tuition THB 178,690). Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is divided into three terms (Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3); invoices are issued on a term basis and per‑term amounts above were calculated by splitting the annual tuition across these three terms. - Published school fee information indicates that fees are expected to be paid at the start of each term (fees are required in the first week of a new school term as shown in the school's fee documentation). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable to the Koh Samui campus; the campus operates as a day school and provides on‑site services such as meals and bus transport rather than boarding accommodation. Other costs and routinely charged extras - The school provides and/or organizes: school uniforms, daily food (meals), school bus transportation, extracurricular activities and learning support; these items are additional categories of cost though specific unit prices for uniforms, bus routes, meals or clubs are not published in the public fee schedule. - Typical additional items that families should expect to budget for (where applicable): school uniform purchases, textbooks and workbooks, optional extracurricular or after‑school activity fees, examination fees for external qualifications, school trip charges, and any targeted learning‑support fees. (No detailed per‑item amounts were published for 2025/26.) Sibling discount - A sibling discount is offered: 5% reduction for the second child and 10% reduction for the third child enrolled. Refund information - Public fee documents reviewed do not include a detailed, line‑by‑line refund policy for 2025/26; historical fee documentation and published notes indicate fees are due at the start of each term but do not specify standard refund calculations or timelines for that academic year. Fee payment options - The school's public pages list contact and admissions procedures but do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example: specific bank account details, online payment portals, or card acceptance rules are not shown on the publicly posted fee pages reviewed). Families are typically required to follow the invoicing instructions provided by the school finance office. Summary of the most important figures and references (for quick reading): - One‑off enrolment fee: THB 12,000. - Administrative fee (annual): THB 10,000. - Representative annual tuition by stage: THB 200,690 (early years) up to THB 293,800 (upper secondary); see the full grade breakdown above. Brief note on availability of public details (what I checked and what was not published): - The school publishes a three‑term calendar and the annual tuition figures above; however, detailed line‑item prices for uniforms, bus routes, meals, explicit refund terms and the school's accepted payment methods were not published on the public fee pages and fee documents available for 2025/26. The grade‑by‑grade annual tuition and the single‑year enrolment and administrative fees above are taken from the school fee schedule published for 2025/26.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school shop sells the full school uniform. Uniforms are lightweight cotton shirts with a green gingham-check pattern and a charcoal grey skirt or shorts. Sportswear uses breathable micro fabrics. Main uniform sets cost 700–850 Baht; sportswear sets cost 400–450 Baht.	Uniform requirement The school provides uniforms.
Food options	Food options A daily lunch is offered at 50 Baht per child per day. There is a large dining hall adjacent to the main site with an attached kitchen for meals and snacks. Primary and secondary students are served in two sittings; early years eat within the nursery building. Vegetarian and vegan options are available daily. Packed lunches are allowed.	Food options Healthy food services are provided on campus.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Founders are Dara Nagle, Lindsey Archbold and Viroj Junthong.	Governance and ownership Part of Windfield International School Group; approved by the French Ministry of Education and a partner of AEFE; founded by M. Stéphane Salaun and the Yongsiri family.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Greenacre delivers the National Curriculum of England from Early Years (age 3) through to about age 16, structured across four Key Stages. The EYFS stage focuses on play-based learning in seven core areas, including literacy, numeracy, and expressive arts. In Primary, students engage with a range of subjects, English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art & Design, Computing, PE, and Swimming—taught by class teachers and specialists. Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) uses the Edexcel programme across roughly ten academic subjects. As an officially certified Pearson Edexcel Examinations Centre, Greenacre equips students in upper secondary with support toward the IGCSE examinations.	Curriculum details Windfield Koh Samui provides dual curricula: French and British (Cambridge). It is an AEFE member and is certified by Cambridge and Oxford, offering internationally recognised diplomas. The school maintains small class sizes to provide personalised attention.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Scholarships are available for students excelling in sports, music, arts, and academics.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar View document	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Greenacre promotes resilience and a sense of responsibility through restorative practices that encourage respect, accountability, and empathy among students. The school also integrates gratitude and kindness into its daily experience, aiming to foster a sense of belonging and personal value in each child. While these are core components of the school’s ethos, there is no mention of a specific, structured SEL curriculum or dedicated staff roles for SEL coordination.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school states it is inclusive, welcoming students from a range of backgrounds and abilities. However, it does not publicly detail any specific provisions for Special Educational Needs, nor does it specify the types of SEN support available or whether it employs specialist staff.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Greenacre offers intervention classes for students who speak English as an additional language. In these sessions, teachers focus on practical, everyday English skills—particularly speaking, listening, and vocabulary—to support EAL students' inclusion and engagement.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school uses wellbeing practices aimed at developing kindness, self-worth, and compassion among students—elements that can contribute to emotional wellbeing. However, there are no specific programs, staff roles, or formal mental health initiatives explicitly described in their published materials.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Greenacre maintains a Restorative Practice Policy, which is part of its framework of school policies regularly reviewed to reflect good international practice. Beyond this, the school does not publicly share detailed information about safeguarding procedures, such as child protection protocols or designated safeguarding personnel.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Greenacre International School sits on a 7.5-rai natural campus in the south of Koh Samui. Outdoor classrooms and lush gardens support learning and environmental awareness. The school is organized into five main areas: the administration building, Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary, and Sports facilities. There is an island-wide bus service for transport. Greenacre is the only international school on the southern tip of Koh Samui.	Facilities overview The Koh Samui campus offers dual curricula: French and British (Cambridge), with internationally recognised diplomas. It is a member of AEFE and certified by Cambridge and Oxford. The campus provides uniforms, a wide range of extracurricular activities, healthy food services, school bus transportation, counselling, and dedicated learning support. Scholarships are available for students excelling in sports, music, arts, and academics. The campus is located at 67/7 Had Lamai Rd, Maret Koh Samui 84310 Surat Thani Thailand.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes a 25-metre competition-sized swimming pool with an exceptional swim coach. There are dedicated sports facilities as part of the campus. The swimming pool is a key athletics feature. The school building amenities include spaces used for physical education and swimming.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school lists a library, a Computer (ICT) room, a science lab, and a swimming pool among its facilities. The Cambridge International Curriculum is offered, with the Cambridge Pathway spanning Early Years to IGCSE. Environmental education is integrated through the Environmentality program. The curriculum aims to develop knowledge across subjects and foster international-mindedness.	Academic facilities The Koh Samui campus offers dual curricula: French and Cambridge. It provides internationally recognised diplomas and fosters a rigorous yet supportive academic environment with small class sizes for personalised attention.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Greenacre offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award as an after-school club for students in Key Stage 3 and 4 (Years 7 to 11). After-school clubs and activities are available each term. The Duke of Edinburgh programme includes physical activity, skill development, community service, and expeditions. Participating students gain an internationally recognized qualification and personal growth through service and challenge. The school emphasizes experiential learning and outdoor experiences as part of its after-school offerings.	Extra curricular facilities Wide extracurricular activities including sports, arts, music, and clubs.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Greenacre International School was founded by Dara Nagle, Lindsey Archbold, and Viroj Junthong after the closure of a nearby school created a gap in Koh Samui’s education provision. The campus is described as a 7.5-rai natural site in the south of Koh Samui. The school's facilities are organised into five areas: administration, Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary, and sports facilities.	History Windfield Koh Samui was founded through the collaboration of M. Stéphane Salaun, Director of the French School of Koh Samui, and the Yongsiri family, Bangkok entrepreneurs with a deep passion for education. The partnership aimed to provide children with a high-quality education in both the French and British curricula, while nurturing character, creativity, talents, and community service. The Yongsiri family's involvement ensures the school's long-term stability and supports a serious, forward-looking project. By combining French and British programs on one campus, Windfield creates linguistic and cultural exchange that prepares students for the future and fosters excellence in learning. The French International School of Koh Samui (Windfield International School Group) is one of only four schools in Thailand approved by the French Ministry of Education and a proud partner of AEFE.
Community	Community The school highlights engagement with the local Thai community and an emphasis on respect for Thai values and culture on its Community page. Throughout the year, students take part in field trips, themed days, music and drama productions, community projects, fundraising events, house challenges, and sporting competitions. These activities are designed to celebrate students’ personal progress and strengthen ties between school and family.	Community Koh Samui Campus Life & Services include uniforms, a wide range of extracurricular activities (sports, arts, music, clubs), healthy food services, school bus transportation across the island, counselling, and dedicated learning support. Scholarships are available for students excelling in sports, music, arts, and academics. These services support a diverse and active campus community on Koh Samui.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school’s public website does not publish details of a Parent Teacher Association (PTA), such as committee structure, meeting schedules, or named parent groups. While the school states it works with parents and carers as part of its values, no formal PTA information, calendar, or governance descriptions are provided online.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Cambridge International Curriculum is used at Greenacre International School, and the school is a Cambridge Approved Examinations Centre. The Cambridge Pathway runs from Early Years (age 3) through IGCSE (age 16) and is divided into four key stages. The curriculum blends the rigour of Cambridge with elements of the UK Curriculum to develop creativity, critical thinking, and international mindedness, preparing students to thrive in an international context.	Academic & intellectual The school offers dual curricula: French and British (Cambridge). The school provides internationally recognised diplomas. Small class sizes enable personalised attention.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art, Design and Technology are taught in the Primary curriculum. Music and drama productions are part of school life. A range of extra-curricular activities is offered each term, including field trips, themed days, music and drama productions, community projects, fundraising events, house challenges and sporting competitions.	Arts & creative The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities in arts and music, along with clubs. Scholarships are available for students excelling in arts and music. Participation in arts and music is encouraged to develop creative talents.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school strongly supports the values, traditions and culture of Thailand. The Cambridge Pathway is delivered within the Cambridge International framework and aligns with the English Curriculum, following the Cambridge Pathway from Early Years through to IGCSE. Thai is offered as a first language in Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11). The Environmental Curriculum emphasises environmental education as part of the school's approach.	Cultural & language The school is AEFE-affiliated. The school offers dual curricula: French and British (Cambridge). The school is certified by Cambridge and Oxford.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After-school clubs are offered, including activities such as mixed martial arts and chess. Clubs change regularly from term to term based on student interest. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is available as an after-school program for students in Key Stage 3 and 4, encouraging leadership and service.	Social & hobbies The campus life includes wide extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, music, and clubs. Students can join diverse groups and activities to pursue personal interests outside the classroom. The community life on campus fosters social development and collaboration.
Community & service	Community & service The school runs community projects and fundraising events as part of co-curricular life. Environmental education is delivered through the Environmental Curriculum, aiming to develop caring attitudes and action. The Duke of Edinburgh Award includes service as part of its programme.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh Award develops leadership, teamwork and resilience in students in Key Stage 3 and 4. Participation provides an internationally recognised qualification and fosters perseverance, compassion and a sense of purpose. The programme includes regular after-school sessions and school trips to prepare students for the expedition element.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school emphasizes wellbeing and resilience, using restorative practices and promoting gratitude and kindness. Wellbeing supports both students and staff, fostering belonging and personal growth. A weekly wellbeing session after school on Fridays offers staff meditation opportunities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus supports student wellbeing with counselling and dedicated learning support. Uniforms foster a sense of belonging. Healthy food services are provided. School bus transportation is available across the island.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. The Cambridge International Curriculum is used, and the school is a Cambridge Approved Examinations Centre, serving multi-lingual students. The Cambridge Pathway runs from Early Years to IGCSE, blending Cambridge rigour with elements of the UK Curriculum.	Language provision Languages taught are French and English. French follows the AEFE academic framework across levels from Maternelle (preschool/early years, ages 2–6) to Lycée (upper secondary, ages 15–18). English is delivered through Cambridge International stages: Cambridge Primary (Ages 5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Ages 11–14), Cambridge Upper Secondary (Ages 14–16), and Cambridge Advanced (Ages 16–19). The Koh Samui campus offers Maternelle, Élémentaire, Collège, and Lycée.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school offers dual curricula in French and British (Cambridge). It is a member of AEFE and certified by Cambridge and Oxford. Internationally recognised diplomas are provided. Small class sizes offer more personalised attention.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards The school’s website does not list any school-level awards over the last five years.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations Pearson Edexcel Approved Examinations Centre (since Nov 2020) Authorises the school to deliver and invigilate Pearson Edexcel qualifications (e.g., IGCSE), confirming compliance with Pearson’s centre standards.	Accreditations AEFE member; Cambridge and Oxford certification
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Book a visit During the visit, staff explain the admissions procedure, required documents, payments due (including refund and notice requirements), and next steps. If English is not your child’s first language, they will meet the EAL specialist as part of this visit. 2. Prepare and submit documents Submit the Greenacre Application Form, recent school reports, and your child’s birth certificate/Thai ID. Provide two passport photos, passport copies for parents and the child. These documents allow the school to verify eligibility and plan any needed support. 3. Offer, acceptance, and payments Acceptance must be completed before the first day. Paying the school fees and the non-refundable registration fee for each student constitutes formal acceptance of a place.	Admissions 1. Join the British Section at Koh Samui by completing the online application form. The form begins the child's educational journey by collecting essential applicant information. It requests the child's name, date of birth, gender, and the year group requested. Language details are collected, including the current English level and other languages spoken; Thai nationals in Year 3 to Year 6 are required to select Thai as one option, and Thai nationals in Year 7 to Year 11 must select Thai as one option and may choose an additional language. 2. Provide PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION. The form requires details for each parent/guardian including name, nationality, occupation, home address in Koh Samui, and contact information such as telephone and email. It asks for marital status and to indicate which parent or guardian the information refers to. 3. GENERAL / PERSONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION. The form asks whether the child takes any regular medication and whether there are health limitations. It asks about food allergies and whether the child has been assessed by an Educational Psychologist or had other educational support assessments; provide details if applicable. 4. ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY CONTACT. An additional emergency contact is required, including name, relationship to the child, email, and mobile. 5. EDUCATION HISTORY. The form collects current curriculum, years of attendance at the last two schools, the country, principal/head's name and email, and reasons for leaving. It asks whether a school report is attached. 6. Required Documents. The following documents are required (scanned copies are acceptable): immunisation card, photocopy of passport, immunisation record card, copies of last two years' school reports, and two passport photos. Upload required documents. 7. PARENT'S CONSENT FOR WEB AND PRINT PUBLICATION OF WORK AND PHOTOGRAPHS. The form includes a consent to publish the child's work and photographs online or in print. 8. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT WINDFIELD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SAMUI? The form asks how the family heard about Windfield and provides options such as family/friend recommendation, excellence scholarship advertisement, staff referral, Windfield website, social media, billboard, school event. 9. SIGNATURES. The form requires signatures of Father/Guardian and Mother/Guardian, prints their names, and CAPTCHA.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships are available for students excelling in sports, music, arts, and academics.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publicly disclose any information about operating a waitlist or pool system.	Waitlist —
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