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International school in Suratthani, Thailand, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (EY Prep for ages 2-3). Candidate school for IB PYP, working toward authorization.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-08 · Fees 2025-26
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 2–11
Language
English
Type
International school
- Founded
- 2014
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- Entry process
- Eal test
- Accreditations
- COGNIA, ONESQA, WASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 1,500
- Enrolment fee
- THB 25,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Sports hall
- Science labs
- Ict studio
- Art studio
- Music studio
- Garden
- Play space
Sports
- Sports hall
- Sports day
Arts
- Creative studio
- Dance and music studio
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Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).
Diving deeper
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Governance and ownership
Governors meet several times a year to support the Executive Board and leadership team, which oversee academics, pastoral care, admissions and finance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
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Curriculum
Offers EY Prep for ages 2-3 and the IB Primary Years Programme for ages 3-11. The school is an IB PYP candidate, working toward authorization.
- EY Prep (age 2-3)
- IB PYP (age 3-11)
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Exam results
Uses MAP Growth testing to measure progress in maths and English and compare with students worldwide.
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Wellbeing
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Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Pastoral care, a PSHE curriculum and social-emotional counsellors support students. A school pastoral counsellor (psychologist) is available when needed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
English as an additional language (EAL)
Non-native English speakers and bilingual applicants take an English language assessment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Safeguarding
Has child protection policies and procedures. Staff recruitment includes interviews, references and police criminal checks. Campus has CCTV and electronic ID cards.
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Parent experience
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History
Founded in 2014. Describes itself as the only international school in Suratthani city.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Community
Parents join through cultural events, morning tea talks and a parent support programme that shares progress and advice.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Facilities
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Sports facilities
Has a sports hall, play space and play garden for physical activity.
- Sports Hall
- Play Space
- Play Garden
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academic facilities
Has an English literature library, ICT studio, science studio and creative studio.
- School Library
- ICT Studio
- Science Studio
- Creative Studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Extra-curricular facilities
Has a dance and music studio, botanical garden and school gardens where each primary class grows vegetables.
- Dance & Music Studio
- Botanical Garden
- School Garden
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Extra-curricular activities
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Lifestyle and wellbeing
Works with local Buddhist and meditation groups to run full-day meditation retreats several times a year.
- Meditation Retreats
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Reputation
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Accreditations
Accredited by Cognia, Onesqa and WASC, and an IB PYP candidate school.
- Cognia
- Onesqa
- WASC
- IB PYP candidate
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Admissions
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Admissions
Applicants submit documents online, then take any required assessment and review. The school is non-selective, but year groups can fill quickly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Location
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