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Southern International School Hatyai

Thailand, Hatyai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 280,284 - 355,542
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 240
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 15
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Southern International School Hat Yai (SIH), founded in 2015 and serving ages 2 to 18, offers a blend of British and international curricula from EYFS through IGCSE and A Levels. Located in Hat Yai, a southern Thai city near Malaysia. Class sizes are small (15–20), with total enrolment around 150–240 students. SIH teaches in English, with subjects including Thai and Mandarin. The school records a 100% IGCSE pass rate, supports the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and follows a distinctive blended approach combining IPC, National Curriculum (England), and Cambridge standards.

www.southerninter.co.uk

789 Rajuthit Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.

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The Essentials

Southern International School Hatyai has 240 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Southern International School Hatyai is located on Rajuthit Road in Hat Yai, a commercial hub in Songkhla Province, southern Thailand, close to the Malaysian border. The city is known for its shopping centres, markets, and dining options, and attracts both local and expatriate families.

Hat Yai International Airport is about 15 km away, providing domestic and regional connections, and the city is linked to other parts of Thailand and Malaysia by road and rail. Most families travel to the school by private vehicle, though a school bus service is available.

Stages
The school offers three educational stages: Early Years (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten 1 & 2), Primary (Years 1–6), and Secondary (Years 7–13).

Type
Southern International School Hatyai is a co-educational day school. There are no boarding facilities mentioned, indicating it operates solely as a day school.

Additional learning support
The school does not publicly outline a dedicated Learning Centre or specific provisions for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or English as an Additional Language (EAL). Any support for individual learning needs is not detailed on the website, and families are encouraged to contact the school directly for information on available assistance and accommodations.

Country affiliation
The school does not have a formal affiliation with any country but follows British and international curricula, including the National Curriculum of England, IPC, IGCSE, and A-Levels.

Religious affiliation
There is no stated religious affiliation; the school is secular in nature.

School day structure
The school day runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM across all phases (Early Years, Primary, Secondary). After-school clubs are offered for students from KG 1 to Year 13 Tuesday through Thursday, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Bus service
Southern International School Hatyai offers a school bus service, though specific details such as the provider, coverage, or pricing are not publicly provided.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Southern International School Hatyai ranges from THB 280,284 to THB 355,542 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
- Application Fee: THB 5,000 (non-refundable; payable before the Discovery Day assessment)
- Discovery Fee: THB 5,000 (covers snacks and lunch during a 3-day trial)
- Admission Fee: THB 80,000 per family, payable upon acceptance for new entrants

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
- Pre-KG: THB 280,284
- KG1–KG2: THB 286,284
- Year 1–3: THB 295,650
- Year 4–6: THB 300,650
- Year 7–9: THB 341,042
- Year 10: THB 355,542
- Year 11: THB 355,542 (Term 1: 40%, Term 2: 40%, Term 3: 20%)
- Year 12–13: THB 353,042 (Term 1: 40%, Term 2: 40%, Term 3: 20%)

Billing Schedule
- Standard billing: Term 1 = 40%, Term 2 = 30%, Term 3 = 30%
- Exam years (Years 11–13): Term 1 = 40%, Term 2 = 40%, Term 3 = 20%

Included in Tuition
- Three weekly extracurricular activity (ECA) sessions (2:45–3:30 PM, Tue–Thu)
- Access to online learning platforms (Google Suite, Oxford Owl, White Rose Maths, MyiMaths, etc.)
- Student accident insurance and annual health check-up at Bangkok Hospital
- Parent Club Fee

Lunch & Snack Fees (Per Year)
- Pre-KG to KG2: THB 21,000
- Year 1 and above: THB 27,000

Additional Fees
- Examination fees for additional IGCSE or A-Level subjects
- Laboratory fee: THB 5,000 (for applicable years)
- Resources: THB 8,000 annually
- Extra-Curricular Activity fee: THB 6,000 annually
- Parent Club Fee: THB 1,500 annually
- Hospital Visit & Insurance: THB 700 annually

EAL Support
- THB 10,000 per term for Years 1–9 (based on assessment)

Discounts
- 2% discount for full annual fee payment at the start of the year
- Sibling discount: 10% for the second child and beyond
Academics

Southern International School Hatyai teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Southern International School Hatyai delivers a British-based international curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form. In Early Years (Pre-KG to Year 1), students follow the Oxford International Curriculum, incorporating the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Primary School (Years 1–6) combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the National Curriculum for England to provide thematic, subject-linked learning. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) uses the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum for core subjects such as English, mathematics, and science. Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE examinations across a range of subjects. In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students work towards A Level qualifications offered through Oxford AQA and Cambridge International Examination boards. Thai and Mandarin are taught alongside the core programme at various stages.

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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial Contact and Application: Families are encouraged to make an appointment with the school’s Admissions Officer, either via online application or direct communication. Parents complete the application form and provide all required documents, including birth certificate, recent photographs, latest school report (in English if necessary), ID or passport copies, and other relevant paperwork.

2. Discovery Day: The school arranges a 3-day Discovery Day for prospective students, with the possibility of extending to a maximum of 5 days in special circumstances, subject to agreement by the Principal and relevant Head of Primary or Secondary. During this period, students participate in school activities and are assessed.

3. Assessment and Decision: Following Discovery Day, the Admissions Officer informs parents of the school’s decision. If the application is successful, an appointment is scheduled to complete registration procedures.

4. Registration Completion: Parents finalise the registration by submitting any outstanding documents, signing the last page of the Parent & Student Handbook, and settling any applicable admission fees.

Scholarships
The school does not publicly provide any information regarding scholarships, including availability, eligibility criteria, or application procedures.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly state that it operates a formal waitlist or enrolment pool system.
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