Balance International School Suratthani
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 5.37K–8.35K
THB 180K–280K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
About
International school in Suratthani, Thailand, following the Cambridge International Curriculum from Early Years to Upper Secondary IGCSE (Year 13 sixth form pathway stated).
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
IGCSE
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Accreditations
- CIE
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Toddler | THB 180,000≈ USD 5.37K |
| Nursery | THB 200,000≈ USD 5.96K |
| Reception | THB 200,000≈ USD 5.96K |
| Year1 | THB 220,000≈ USD 6.56K |
| Year2 | THB 220,000≈ USD 6.56K |
| Year3 | THB 220,000≈ USD 6.56K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Toddler | THB 180,000 (about USD 5.37K) |
| Nursery | THB 200,000 (about USD 5.96K) |
| Reception | THB 200,000 (about USD 5.96K) |
| Year1 | THB 220,000 (about USD 6.56K) |
| Year2 | THB 220,000 (about USD 6.56K) |
| Year3 | THB 220,000 (about USD 6.56K) |
| Year4 | THB 240,000 (about USD 7.15K) |
| Year5 | THB 240,000 (about USD 7.15K) |
| Year6 | THB 240,000 (about USD 7.15K) |
| Year7 | THB 280,000 (about USD 8.35K) |
| Year8 | THB 280,000 (about USD 8.35K) |
| Year9 | THB 280,000 (about USD 8.35K) |
Source: school website (biss.ac.th) · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance International School Suratthani (this school) | THB 180,000 (about USD 5.37K) | THB 280,000 (about USD 8.35K) |
| PBISS | THB 255,500 (about USD 7.62K) | THB 470,340 (about USD 14K) |
| Unicorn British International School | THB 204,000 (about USD 6.08K) | THB 285,000 (about USD 8.49K) |
Source: school website (biss.ac.th) · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Cem tests, Interview, Eal test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIGCSE
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
Arts
- Art
- Music
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Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Support for students with learning difficulties or special educational needs, including individual education plans and language support.
- Individualised Education Plans
- Language support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
The cafeteria serves lunches and snacks prepared by a local hotel, with a menu that caters to various dietary needs and changes periodically.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the Cambridge International Curriculum from Early Years to IGCSE, moving from play-based to project-based and skills-based learning.
- Early Years
- Primary Years
- Lower Secondary
- IGCSE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning is integrated into lessons, covering self-awareness, relationships and decision-making, with workshops on stress management.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Assistance is provided for students with learning difficulties or special educational needs, with individual education plans.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Language support is offered for students with language challenges, and an aptitude English test may be used at entry.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A pastoral care programme with counselling, a school nurse and confidential support for emotional, social and academic issues.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Holds Thai culture events and whole-school celebrations, and works with parents and city organisations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
An active Parent Teacher Group takes part in the pastoral care programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus in phase one of construction across two buildings, with classrooms, library, sports centre, football field and cafeteria.
- Sports centre
- Football field
- Cafeteria
- Library
- Makerspace
- Nurse's office
- Art, music and ICT rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
A sports centre used for PE and some ECAs, next to an open football field.
- Sports centre/gymnasium
- Football field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
The library is on the ground floor, with a makerspace and specialist art, music and ICT classrooms.
- Library
- Makerspace
- Art, music and ICT classrooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
IGCSE students take English, Mathematics and Thai, and can choose from several languages including French, Spanish and Mandarin.
- English
- Thai
- French
- Spanish
- Mandarin Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Describes itself as the first fully credited Cambridge International School in southern Thailand and Surat Thani city.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Information sessions and open days, then an application, aptitude tests and interviews, with a committee making the final decision.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Students not immediately accepted may be placed on a waitlist and offered a place if one becomes available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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