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Thailand, Hatyai
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Uniforms are mandatory for all students. Boys wear a shirt tucked into prescribed pants with a belt and top buttons fastened except the top one; girls wear a shirt with a modest skirt; athletic shoes are acceptable for both. Non-uniform days are allowed on approved occasions with guidelines.
The school has a canteen on campus. Canteen protocol includes speaking English at the table, proper table etiquette, and cleanliness.
The school is owned and founded by Dr. Phakdee Mangmiwatthana; there is a local management team supporting day-to-day operations.
American Prep International School (APIS), founded in August 2015 in Hat Yai, serves children aged approximately 2 to 12 years (Pre-K to Grade 6). The school follows the California-based American Curriculum and blends traditional classroom learning with e-learning, where students from Grade 4 upward use laptops and digital textbooks. With around 80 students and class sizes of roughly 10, APIS offers close-knit learning. It emphasizes five character-development traits—Collaboration, Critical thinking, Creativity, Compassion, and Communication—across its curriculum. Students participate actively in STEM-focused projects, including robotics and STEM outreach, and enjoy school-hosted events like Science Quiz Bees and Chinese New Year celebrations. Instruction is in English, and programs extend beyond academics to include international-cultural days and service opportunities. Tuition for the 2024-25 year ranges from approximately THB 150,000 to 170,000.
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