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Daniel International School

Thailand, Surat Thani

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 308,000 - 459,200
Ages 3 - 13 years
Pupil numbers 91
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2023
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 7
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Daniel International School opened its doors on August 7, 2023, in Surat Thani, Thailand, nestled by the Tapi River in Kanchanadit District. The school serves children from Nursery through Grade 9 (ages roughly 3–14), planning to grow through high school. Instruction is in English, with Mandarin Chinese, Thai Language & Culture, and religion classes taught separately. DIS delivers a custom curriculum drawing on American, British, Australian, Chinese, and Thai standards, with preparation for Advanced Placement tests in Grades 11–12. Students engage in a STEAM-rich environment, featuring robotics, coding, design, arts, and performance labs, and are encouraged to serve their community through leadership and service opportunities. The Boarding Family Program offers caring host-family living for students from outside the area.

www.dischool.ac.th

99/1 Ban Bo Chalok, Moo 4 Thung Kong, Kanchanadit District, Surat Thani 84290, Thailand.

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The Essentials

Daniel International School has 91 pupils, typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English.

Location
Daniel International School is located in Ban Bo Chalok, Thung Kong, Kanchanadit District, Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. The campus sits near the Tapi River, a short drive from Surat Thani city. The area is peaceful and residential, with access to regional road networks. Its position in southern Thailand makes it accessible for families relocating to this part of the country.

Stages
The school currently offers education from Early Years (Nursery and Kindergarten) through Primary and Middle School (Grades 1–8). In the 2025–26 school year, it will expand to include Grade 9, marking the start of its High School program.

Type
Daniel International School is a co-educational day school. For families living outside of Surat Thani, it also offers a Boarding Family Program, where students stay with trained host families during the week or full-time.

Additional learning support
The school states that basic SEN support is included in tuition. However, it does not publicly provide further details about specific provisions, specialist staff, or the range of needs it can support.

Country affiliation
The school is independent and does not have a formal affiliation with any one country, though its curriculum is based on American standards with international elements.

Religious affiliation
The school has a Christian affiliation, and Religion & Ethics classes are taught from a Christian worldview.

School day structure
The school has not publicly disclosed its exact daily timetable, including start and finish times, lunch, or breaks.

Bus service
The website does not mention a general school bus service for day students. However, students enrolled in the Boarding Family Program receive daily transport to and from school as part of the arrangement with host families.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Daniel International School ranges from THB 308,000 to THB 459,200 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A one-time Application/Screening Fee of THB 5,000 is required for all applicants (non-refundable).
A one-time Entrance Fee of THB 100,000 is also charged for new students, with sibling discounts:
second child THB 70,000, third child THB 40,000, and fourth child THB 25,000.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

Nursery & Kindergarten: approx. THB 308,000
Primary School (Grades 1–4): THB 330,000 – THB 380,000
Middle School (Grades 5–8): THB 400,000 – THB 459,200

Fees are billed termly, with three installments across the academic year.
Families who pay the full year in advance (except Early Years) receive a small discount.

Additional Fees
Not included in tuition: daily meals, uniforms, stationery, sports kits, school trips, external exams,
additional SEN support beyond the school’s policy, and student devices (e.g., MacBooks).

Sibling Discount
Second child: 10% tuition discount
Third child: 20% tuition discount
Fourth child and beyond: 30% tuition discount

Boarding Fees
The Boarding Family Program offers homestay-style accommodation with trained host families.
Fees cover accommodation, meals, and daily transportation to and from school.
Rates differ depending on weekday-only or full-time boarding arrangements.
Exact figures are not published online.

Refund Policy
Fees are non-refundable once paid.
If a grade does not open as scheduled, families are entitled to a pro-rata refund of the entrance fee.

Payment Options
Payments can be made via bank transfer, PromptPay QR code, or credit card (Visa/Mastercard)
at the school office. A small surcharge applies for credit card transactions.
Academics

Daniel International School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 13.

Curriculum
Daniel International School follows an international program based on American Common Core Standards, adapted with elements from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Thailand. The Early Years (Nursery and Kindergarten) focus on play-based, inquiry-led learning. Primary (Grades 1–4) and Middle School (Grades 5–8) emphasize concept-driven study, performance-based assessments, and integration of STEAM subjects such as robotics, coding, design, and the arts. High School begins with Grade 9 in 2025–26, with a program that expands to Grades 11–12 and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. Instruction is delivered in English, with additional subjects in Thai Language & Culture, Mandarin Chinese, Arts, Physical Education, and Religion & Ethics. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide continuity from Early Years through to senior grades, blending academic study with creative and technological development.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Parents can contact the school directly via email, phone, or Line OA (@danielschool) to arrange an information session or campus tour. This first step allows families to learn about the school’s curriculum, facilities, and admissions requirements.

2. Families complete the application form online or in person and submit the required documentation. At this stage, the non-refundable application/screening fee of THB 5,000 must also be paid before moving forward.

3. Applicants are scheduled for an in-person screening assessment. For overseas families, an online interview can be arranged as an alternative. The screening process evaluates the child’s readiness and placement suitability within the school’s grade structure.

4. An interview with the Head of School or senior staff is scheduled following the assessment. This provides an opportunity for the family to ask questions and for the school to better understand the student’s needs and background.

5. Once assessments and interviews are complete, the school notifies families of the admission decision. If accepted, parents confirm the place by paying the entrance fee and initial tuition payment, after which uniforms and other essentials can be arranged.

6. The final stage includes completing any outstanding documentation, attending an orientation meeting, and preparing the student to join classes. Orientation helps families and students adjust smoothly to the new school environment.

Scholarships
Daniel International School offers a need-based scholarship for Thai nationals applying to Grades 5–9 in the 2025/2026 academic year. The scholarship can cover up to 100% of required fees, including tuition, entrance, meals, and other compulsory charges. To qualify, applicants must hold Thai nationality, have attended a Thai school for the previous two years, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 before applying and at least 2.5 after acceptance. Applications are accepted from January to May 2025, and awards are reviewed each year to ensure that recipients continue to meet academic and school standards.

Waitlist
If a student successfully passes the admissions assessment but no seat is currently available, they are placed on a waiting list. The student is offered a place once space becomes available in the relevant year group. The school does not operate a pool system.
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