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Hua Hin International School

Thailand, Hua Hin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai
Fees THB 349,680 - 712,050
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 424
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Hua Hin International School (HHIS) serves children aged 3 to 18 in scenic Hua Hin, Thailand, situated near Black Mountain with views over lakes and mountain ranges. The school follows the English National Curriculum through Key Stage 3, progresses to Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11, and culminates in the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years. Class sizes are typically around 15 children, with a maximum of 20. Instruction is in English, with Thai taught both as a first and second language in Primary, and choices of Spanish or Mandarin from Year 3. Campus life features a 25 m swimming pool with a 15 m beginner pool, art studios, landscaped gardens and outdoor play areas. A signature feature is the school’s Eco School programme, where students help design and plant gardens—a community and service-oriented initiative rooted in hands-on environmental stewardship.

House No.549, Village No.7, Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand

The Essentials

Hua Hin International School has 424 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai.

Location
Hua Hin International School is located at House No. 549, Village No. 7, Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand. The campus sits near Black Mountain Resort in a peaceful, green setting about 15–20 minutes from Hua Hin town centre. It is easily accessible via the bypass road, offering convenient transport links to nearby residential areas and the town. The surrounding area combines natural scenery with proximity to local amenities.

Stages
HHIS serves children from around 2 or 3 years old through to 18 years old, structured across Early Years (approximately ages 3–5), Primary (ages 5–11), and Secondary School (ages 11–18), including IGCSE and IB Diploma levels.

Type
The school is co‑educational.

Additional learning support
Hua Hin International School uses ongoing formative assessments to identify pupils who may benefit from extra support, working closely with a Learning Support Teacher, EAL teacher, or support staff to provide tailored assistance. Families are fully involved in the process, and the school confirms that dedicated programs exist to support students with special learning needs.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure
The outdoor area is supervised from 8:15 am, and classrooms open at 8:25 am, when the Thai national flag is raised. Lessons start at 8:30 am, with a mid-morning snack break. Lunch is supervised by staff, with many teachers eating alongside students. Early Years and Primary pupils have an additional short afternoon break. The regular school day ends at 3:30 pm, while extra-curricular activities finish at 4:30 pm.

Bus service
HHIS does offer a bus service, operated in partnership with Metro Bus Company, and the cost is specified at THB 26,250 per term. The service appears to cover local routes, though detailed schedule specifics and coverage zones are not outlined; contacting the school directly would provide the most accurate details.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
HHIS is governed by a board of directors. The directors include Roy Barrett (Director, Chairman), Graham Sullivan (Director), Monica Sudhirak (Director), and Tabietha Sudhirak (Director). The school's leadership emphasizes governance with a clear board structure.
Fees

Annual tuition at Hua Hin International School ranges from THB 349,680 to THB 712,050 for 2026/27.

Application and Enrolment Fees

* Application Fee: THB 4,000 (non-refundable, payable upon application)
* Enrolment Fee: THB 80,000 (non-refundable, payable upon acceptance of place)

Tuition Fees

* Early Years (EY2 part-time options)
* 3 days/week: Term THB 83,030 (morning) / THB 116,560 (full day) | Year THB 249,090 / THB 349,680
* 4 days/week: Term THB 111,000 (morning) / THB 154,210 (full day) | Year THB 333,000 / THB 462,630
* 5 days/week: Term THB 138,240 (morning) / THB 193,320 (full day) | Year THB 414,720 / THB 579,960

* Primary (5 full days): Term THB 193,320 | Year THB 579,960
* Key Stage 3 (5 full days): Term THB 222,730 | Year THB 668,190
* Key Stage 4 (5 full days): Term THB 236,640 | Year THB 709,920
* IB Diploma (5 full days): Term THB 237,350 | Year THB 712,050
*(Exam fees for IGCSE and IB DP invoiced separately in Term 3 of Years 11 and 13)*

Billing Schedule and Discounts

* Termly invoicing
* 2% discount for full-year payment in advance
* Family discounts: 3rd child −20%, 4th+ −50%

Other Costs

* Bus service: THB 26,250/term (single trips THB 250)
* Additional learning support: charged according to individual need
* Uniforms, ECAs, trips charged separately
* Visa admin fees: from THB 5,000–15,000 depending on type

Refund Policy

* 50% tuition/bus refund if leaving before half-term with prior notice; no refund after second half-term start.

Payment Options

* Cheque, bank transfer (Bangkok Bank), or QR code; payments net of bank charges.
Academics

Hua Hin International School teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Hua Hin International School follows the National Curriculum for England from Early Years through Key Stage 3 (up to Year 9), providing a clear progression from the foundation years into lower secondary. In Years 10 and 11, students undertake the Cambridge IGCSE programme, with a broad range of subjects that includes options such as Economics. The final two years (Years 12–13) are dedicated to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which incorporates the core components of Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and the Extended Essay. Students also have the option to pursue a Bilingual IB Diploma through additional language study. The curriculum is designed to ensure continuity across all stages, preparing students for both further education and varied career pathways.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school embeds its “I Values”—such as Inclusive, Imaginative, and Inquisitive—into everyday life through assemblies, displays, themed lessons, and student-led efforts like the school council. These values inform the Personal, Social, Health and Emotional (PSHE) curriculum and behavior models, encouraging peer mediation, student presentations, and reflective assemblies. The student council, for example, collaborates on policies like behavior expectations, reinforcing positive social skills. Overall, SEL is woven into school culture via values-driven initiatives, though specific programs are not separately labeled as SEL.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
HHIS is explicitly an inclusive school and uses formative assessments to identify students needing additional support. They work with a Learning Support Teacher or support staff to tailor support plans and involve parents in the process. The school is not a specialist SEN institution, but it does provide dedicated support programs for students with special learning needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Support for students with EAL needs is clearly provided: the school collaborates with an EAL teacher or support staff to deliver tailored assistance based on each learner’s needs, again identified via formative assessment and used in conjunction with parental engagement. This confirms that EAL support is an intentional part of the school's support practices.

Mental Wellbeing
HHIS employes an Educational Psychologist who specializes in supporting students’ emotional wellbeing, development, and learning through assessment and personalized support. Additionally, regular communication initiatives—like parent-teacher meetings and newsletters—help foster a supportive environment. While there are no dedicated mental health programmes labeled as such, the presence of a professional psychologist signals structured attention to students’ mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is led by a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and a deputy, in line with UK statutory guidance and local Thai requirements. The policy covers the protection of children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of health or development, and ensuring safe and effective care. All staff are trained at induction and updated regularly, with specific procedures for issues such as peer-on-peer abuse, online safety, FGM, and radicalisation. The school maintains clear reporting channels, records safeguarding concerns securely, and works with external agencies when necessary.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
Hua Hin International School opened in August 2015 as an independent international day school founded by a board of directors experienced in international education. It has grown steadily, welcoming its first graduating cohorts in recent years, which now form part of an engaged alumni group that remains connected to the school community. The school is overseen by a governing board and maintains licensed status with the Thai Ministry of Education. It has not undergone a change in ownership since its establishment.

Community
The HHIS community regularly comes together for cultural and environmental events such as the Loy Krathong celebration, where students perform traditional Thai dances and songs. Events like Year 4’s art campaign—featuring artwork tied to conservation themes—actively involve parents, students, and staff in collaborative projects. Fundraisers, such as school-wide silent auctions and sales that benefit local charities, further strengthen the bond between the school and its supporting community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school benefits from robust parental involvement, demonstrated through both formal and informal community initiatives. For example, parents actively participate in silent auctions held during art events, with proceeds directed toward charitable causes. Sporting gatherings, like staff–parent football matches, offer a relaxed social setting that brings families and staff together through light-hearted competition. Although HHIS doesn’t appear to operate a formal PTA, these events reflect a strong partnership between parents and the school, which contributes positively to the school’s community spirit.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located on Black Mountain in Hua Hin, with views of the lakes and surrounding mountains. The campus has wide corridors and airy classrooms, plus purpose-built Early Years facilities. It includes a library, a music room and art studios, and specialist laboratories to support science, technology and the arts. The canteen provides dining and social spaces, and landscaped gardens and outdoor learning areas support exploration and wellbeing.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a 25m swimming pool and a 15m beginner pool. The sports field supports a wide range of activities, and large shaded hard court areas provide space for ball games. The Early Years area has its own covered play equipment, sand pits, water play area and a bike track. The campus layout prioritizes safe, outdoor activity and active learning.

Academic Facilities
The school has wide corridors and airy classrooms, including purpose-built Early Years facilities and specialist spaces for science, music and the arts. The science laboratories, music room and art studios support Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma studies. The library provides a quiet space for reading and study. The dining hall is the canteen, designed to support lunch times in a calm setting. The curriculum framework follows the English National Curriculum through Year 9, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11, and the IB Diploma Programme in the final years.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The ECA Programme offers a wide range of activities led by school staff and external providers. Activities broaden students' experiences and align with their interests. ECAs take place before school and from 3:30pm to 4:25pm (Mondays to Thursdays). There is an additional payment for some activities. The programme also makes use of local facilities for activities such as crossfit, badminton and tennis.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
HHIS follows a three-phase curriculum: Lower Secondary uses Key Stage 3; Cambridge IGCSE is offered in Years 10–11; and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is studied in Years 12–13. The school is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme in the final two years. Cambridge IGCSE provides a globally recognised qualification, while the IB Diploma offers a broad, inquiry-based programme in the final years.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creativity are supported through extracurricular activities, including Choir and Crochet. ECAs are led by HHIS staff and external providers, with some activities running before school and after school (3:30pm–4:25pm) and some activities requiring additional payment.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities include Basketball, Football, and Swimming. Karate, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model United Nations, Chess, and Choir are available as clubs or programmes.

Community & Service
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered at HHIS, and the school is an award centre for the programme. The award emphasises opportunities for community and outdoor engagement.

Leadership & Professional
There is an active School Council as part of Student Life. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Model United Nations also provide student leadership and skills development opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ECAs include Basketball, Football, and Swimming. Additional activities such as Karate, and access to facilities like crossfit, badminton, and tennis are offered through external providers. ECAs run before school and after 3:30pm, with termly information emailed to parents.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English.
Reputation

Awards
HHIS does not list any specific awards on their website.

Accreditations
* Thai Ministry of Education licensing & ONESQA accreditation: Official recognition by Thailand’s educational authorities, confirming the school meets national standards and quality benchmarks.

* International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) by Education Development Trust (2023): A UK-based accreditation signalling effective curriculum delivery, strong leadership, and engaged parent and community partnerships.

* International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorization: Enables the school to offer the two-year IB Diploma Programme to students aged 16–18.

* Cambridge IGCSE Examination Centre status: Allows the school to teach and administer Cambridge IGCSE courses and qualifications for students in Years 10 and 11.

* Membership in the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT): Aligns HHIS with a network of accredited international schools linked to Thailand’s Ministry of Education.

* Membership in the Council of International Schools (CIS): Connects HHIS to a global community dedicated to improving international education.

* Membership in FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia): Links the school to a regional network promoting British-style international education in Asia.

* Partner with St Mary’s University IQTS Programme: Collaboration that supports internationally recognised teacher training qualification pathways.

* Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Centre: The school serves as an official centre for this youth development programme, offering structured personal challenge and community activities.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial Enquiry & School Visit
Applications are welcome year-round, reflecting the school's inclusive admissions approach. Placement considers age, prior schooling, and developmental needs. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the campus—teachers may meet your child to help assess the best placement.

2. Submit Application Documents
Complete the official Enrolment/Application Form (available online, via email, or in person) and submit required documents: passports/visas for parent and child, child’s birth certificate, two recent passport-sized photos, school reports from the past two years (translated if necessary), and assessment or specialist reports if applicable.

3. Review & Approval
The school reviews submitted materials, assessing whether your child’s academic, social, and emotional needs can be met. Once approved, you’ll receive an invoice for the non-refundable enrolment fee and the first term’s fees to secure your child’s place.

4. Confirmation & Transition Planning
After payment, the school begins transition planning, coordinating everything needed for a smooth start—this may include trial days or communication with your child’s previous school. Questions and adjustments are welcomed at any point.

Scholarships
HHIS does not list any scholarships on its official website or admissions pages. No details are provided about scholarships, financial aid, or eligibility criteria.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly mention operating a waitlist or pool system.
School Events
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