Lamai International School
- UK EYFS
- British
Per yearabout USD 5.54K–6.89K
THB 186K–231K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Small international primary school in Koh Samui, Thailand, for ages 3 to 11, teaching a British curriculum with a family-sized campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British
Ages
Ages 3–11
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2016
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
- English support (EAL)
- Pull-out lessons
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 |
|---|---|
| EYFS (3-5) | THB 186,000≈ USD 5.54K |
| Key Stage 1 (5-7) | THB 216,000≈ USD 6.44K |
| Key Stage 2 (7-11) | THB 231,000≈ USD 6.89K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| EYFS (3-5) | THB 186,000 (about USD 5.54K) |
| Key Stage 1 (5-7) | THB 216,000 (about USD 6.44K) |
| Key Stage 2 (7-11) | THB 231,000 (about USD 6.89K) |
Source: school website (lamaischool.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Lamai International School (this school) | THB 186,000 (about USD 5.54K) | THB 231,000 (about USD 6.89K) |
| Si Ri Panya International School | THB 237,624 (about USD 7.08K) | THB 379,200 (about USD 11.3K) |
| International School of Samui | THB 456,252 (about USD 13.6K) | THB 649,514 (about USD 19.4K) |
| International School Of Pha Ngan | THB 295,500 (about USD 8.81K) | THB 437,700 (about USD 13K) |
| Windfield International School | THB 198,220 (about USD 5.91K) | THB 304,890 (about USD 9.09K) |
Source: school website (lamaischool.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · 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 2026-11-06)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts
- Creative Arts
- Music
- Theatre Club
After-school activities
- Creative Arts
- Languages and Culture
- Technology
- Sports
- Cooking Club
- Media Club
- Music
- Chess Club
- Theatre Club
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Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Offers English as an additional language support and a student wellbeing team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Uniform
Student uniforms are included in the annual enrolment fee.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The School Director states the school operates in line with Thailand's Ministry of Education and Teachers' Council requirements.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Follows a British curriculum from EYFS through KS1 and KS2, moving from play-based learning to more structured lessons and inquiry projects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Uses social emotional learning and six shared character traits to build confident, caring and resilient learners.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Small differentiated EAL groups during English lessons, with assessment, individual goals and reintegration into regular classes. No extra cost.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A Director of Student Wellbeing supports emotional awareness, resilience and restorative guidance for students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Opened in 2016 and describes itself as a small, family-like campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
After-school activities in technology and coding, and chess, to develop problem-solving and concentration.
- Technology
- Chess Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Art activities such as clay sculpting, watercolour and recycled crafts, plus music and theatre clubs.
- Creative Arts
- Music
- Theatre Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
After-school activity building language skills and exploring Chinese culture.
- Languages and Culture
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Hobby-based clubs including cooking and media.
- Cooking Club
- Media Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Lessons are in English, with an after-school option in Chinese language and culture.
- Chinese language and culture
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Four steps: questionnaire, school visit, meeting the headteacher with an English and maths diagnostic, then document submission.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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