American Prep International School

American Prep International School is located in Hat Yai, the largest city in Songkhla Province in southern Thailand. The campus is situated in an urban area close to residential neighbourhoods, shopping centres, and local amenities. Hat Yai International Airport is around 15 km away, and the city is well-connected by major roads and rail links. While public transport options are available, most families use private vehicles; no school transport service is currently listed.

APIS offers education from Pre-Kindergarten (age 2) to Grade 6 (approximately age 12). The school is structured into an Early Years programme (Pre-K to Kindergarten) and an Elementary programme (Grades 1 to 6).

APIS is a co-educational day school. There are no boarding facilities offered.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding provision for Additional Learning Needs or Special Educational Needs on its website.

The school follows the American curriculum, specifically based on the California Department of Education model, but is not officially affiliated with a specific U.S. state or federal agency.

APIS is a secular school with no religious affiliation.

The school day begins at 8:30 AM with a flag-raising ceremony followed by homeroom, and classes run until 3:30 PM. The campus is open from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays, but only for students participating in supervised, school-sponsored programmes; otherwise, students should depart by 4:00 PM.

There is no explicit or confirmed information about bus services on APIS’s website.

Application Fees
A one-time admission fee of THB 80,000 is required for all new students. This includes a non-refundable Campus Development Fund of THB 50,000, a non-refundable Books & e-Books Fee of THB 25,000, and a refundable Security Deposit of THB 5,000, returned upon withdrawal under school policy.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

American Curriculum Stream
Pre-K – K3 (Ages 2–6): THB 170,000
Grade 1 – Grade 3 (Ages 6–9): THB 180,000
Grade 4 – Grade 6 (Ages 9–12): THB 190,000

Fees are billed by term as follows:
Term 1: 50%
Term 2: 50%

Additional Fees
Music lessons, English language development, core-subject tutorials, school uniforms, and other optional services are charged separately. Lunch fees are included in the tuition costs.

Refund Policy
90% of tuition is refundable if withdrawal occurs within the first week of the semester.
50% of tuition is refundable if withdrawal occurs within the second week of the semester.
No tuition refund is provided after the second week.
General fees are non-refundable after the first day of school.

Payment Options
Payments are accepted in Thai Baht, net of any bank charges, and can be made by cash at the finance office or by cheque payable to “Cash.” A late payment fine of THB 200 per day applies, up to a maximum of THB 5,000.