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International School of Samui

Thailand, Koh Samui

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 434,526 - 618,585
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai
Typical class size 9
Strengths Sport, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The International School of Samui (ISS), founded in 2007, educates students aged 3 to 18 years old using the British National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications. Located in Bophut between Chaweng and Bophut on Koh Samui, near Bandon Hospital and the Big C shopping centre, it serves a diverse student body of around 300 pupils from 35+ countries. The sole language of instruction is English, with Thai, Mandarin, and Spanish offered as subjects. Facilities include science labs, a computing classroom equipped with 3D printers and Lego Robotics, a sports hall, and a swimming pool, supporting strong STEM and sports programmes. Unique offerings such as the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme, Marine Conservation Programme, and school organic farm give students experiential learning and leadership opportunities.

www.iss.ac.th

141/21 Moo 6, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand

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The Essentials

International School of Samui has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English.

Location
The school is on Koh Samui’s northeast coast, tucked between Chaweng and Bophut, alongside the main ring road and adjacent to Bandon Hospital and the Big C shopping centre. The island is accessible via domestic and international flights, with regular ferry services and road links to other parts of Thailand.

Stages
ISS is divided into stages: Early Years (ages 3–4), Primary School (Reception–Year 6; ages 4–11), Senior School (Years 7–11; ages 11–16), and Sixth Form (Years 12–13; ages 16–18), each following age-aligned curriculum progressions.

Type
ISS is co‑educational and does not offer boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
ISS provides tiered learning support. This includes Wave 2 (group or in-class support) and Wave 3 (one-on-one individual programmes) for students with additional needs. For complex needs, an assessment and external professional input may be required. They also offer EAL (English as an Additional Language) support across stages.

Country affiliation
There is no formal national affiliation.

Religious affiliation
The school is secular and has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
Early Years: 8:30 AM to 2:50 PM
Primary School: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Senior School: 8:20 AM to 3:00 PM

After‐school activities run from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Bus service
ISS offers a door-to-door bus service divided into three zones based on distance from the school.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Samui ranges from THB 434,526 to THB 618,585 for 2026/27.

Joining Fee: THB 75,000 per child (non-refundable).
Capped at THB 150,000 per family. For Early Years, this is deferred until Reception. For one-term enrolments only, THB 37,500 is payable.

Security Bond: THB 75,000 per child (refundable with one full term’s notice).

Reservation Fee: Optional, to secure a higher place on waiting lists; refundable under set conditions.

Annual Tuition Fees
Early Years: THB 434,526
Reception – Year 2: THB 480,558
Year 3 – Year 6: THB 534,992
Year 7 – Year 9: THB 573,922
Year 10 – Year 11: THB 618,585
Year 12 – Year 13: THB 494,868 annually (introductory 20% discount for Term 1 joiners; normally THB 618,585)

Bus Service (Door-to-Door)
Zone 1: Term 1 – THB 24,334; Term 2 – THB 19,468; Term 3 – THB 14,600.
Zone 2: Term 1 – THB 29,788; Term 2 – THB 23,830; Term 3 – THB 17,873.
Zone 3: Term 1 – THB 43,743; Term 2 – THB 34,994; Term 3 – THB 26,246.

One-way trips are 75% of the round-trip. A 25% discount applies for siblings.

Other Costs
Extra Learning Support:
Level 2 – THB 8,085 per month
Level 3 – THB 51,975 per month

Uniforms: Compulsory from Reception upwards; purchased at the school shop (Year 12–13 may buy externally).

Examination Fees: IGCSE, AS & A Level – THB 5,445 per subject.

School Trips: Costs billed separately; summer term residentials are optional.

Refunds
Tuition: 50% refundable if one month’s notice before start of term; 25% if less than a month. Non-refundable once the term begins.

Security Bond: Refundable with one full term’s notice (except Sixth Form early withdrawal).

Payment Methods
Payment accepted by bank transfer, cheque, cash, or credit card (Visa/MasterCard). Overseas payments accepted via SWIFT transfer.
Academics

International School of Samui teaches British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ISS follows the British National Curriculum and is licensed as both a Cambridge International Examinations Centre and a Pearson Edexcel Examinations Centre. In Primary (Reception–Year 6), students follow the Cambridge Primary programme, adjusted for its multicultural student body. In Senior School (Years 7–11), pupils study for the Cambridge IGCSE qualifications, choosing from 22 subject options. In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students progress to Cambridge A Levels, selecting from 20 subject choices. Additionally, ISS offers Future Skills courses—such as Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, and Critical Thinking—alongside core academic subjects.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Enquiry and School Visit
Begin by contacting the admissions team to arrange a campus tour or a virtual meeting via Google Meet at your convenience.

2. Meeting with Head of School
Where possible, a meeting (in person or online) is arranged with the Head of School. This offers a chance to discuss your child’s specific needs and the school’s expectations.

3. Admissions Testing (Years 3–11)
Applicants joining Years 3 through 11 must complete two online assessments: the NGRT (English) and the CAT (Cognitive Ability Test). These can be taken either at home or on-site.

4. Documentation & Payment
Upon acceptance, parents submit required documents—including application and medical forms, previous school reports, passports (for child and parents), birth certificate, and photos—and pay the joining fee, security deposit, and first term’s tuition to confirm enrollment.

5. Visa Support (if applicable)
ISS provides full support for visa issuance. Each student may receive an ED-Visa, and one parent may obtain a Non‑O guardian visa. The school keeps families informed of any updates.

Scholarships
The ISS website does not provide any information about scholarship programmes—whether need-based, merit-based, or otherwise.

Waitlist
The International School of Samui operates a waitlist system through the use of a Reservation Fee. Parents may choose to pay this fee to secure a higher position on the class waiting list. If the school is unable to offer a place within eight weeks of the child’s expected enrolment date, the Reservation Fee is refundable.
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