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Thailand, Surat Thani
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1. Parents can contact the school directly via email, phone, or Line OA (@danielschool) to arrange an information session or campus tour. This first step allows families to learn about the school’s curriculum, facilities, and admissions requirements.
2. Families complete the application form online or in person and submit the required documentation. At this stage, the non-refundable application/screening fee of THB 5,000 must also be paid before moving forward.
3. Applicants are scheduled for an in-person screening assessment. For overseas families, an online interview can be arranged as an alternative. The screening process evaluates the child’s readiness and placement suitability within the school’s grade structure.
4. An interview with the Head of School or senior staff is scheduled following the assessment. This provides an opportunity for the family to ask questions and for the school to better understand the student’s needs and background.
5. Once assessments and interviews are complete, the school notifies families of the admission decision. If accepted, parents confirm the place by paying the entrance fee and initial tuition payment, after which uniforms and other essentials can be arranged.
6. The final stage includes completing any outstanding documentation, attending an orientation meeting, and preparing the student to join classes. Orientation helps families and students adjust smoothly to the new school environment.
If a student successfully passes the admissions assessment but no seat is currently available, they are placed on a waiting list. The student is offered a place once space becomes available in the relevant year group. The school does not operate a pool system.
Daniel International School offers a need-based scholarship for Thai nationals applying to Grades 5–9 in the 2025/2026 academic year. The scholarship can cover up to 100% of required fees, including tuition, entrance, meals, and other compulsory charges. To qualify, applicants must hold Thai nationality, have attended a Thai school for the previous two years, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 before applying and at least 2.5 after acceptance. Applications are accepted from January to May 2025, and awards are reviewed each year to ensure that recipients continue to meet academic and school standards.
Daniel International School opened its doors on August 7, 2023, in Surat Thani, Thailand, nestled by the Tapi River in Kanchanadit District. The school serves children from Nursery through Grade 9 (ages roughly 3–14), planning to grow through high school. Instruction is in English, with Mandarin Chinese, Thai Language & Culture, and religion classes taught separately. DIS delivers a custom curriculum drawing on American, British, Australian, Chinese, and Thai standards, with preparation for Advanced Placement tests in Grades 11–12. Students engage in a STEAM-rich environment, featuring robotics, coding, design, arts, and performance labs, and are encouraged to serve their community through leadership and service opportunities. The Boarding Family Program offers caring host-family living for students from outside the area.
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