Thailand, Surat Thani
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Daniel International School is located in Ban Bo Chalok, Thung Kong, Kanchanadit District, Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. The campus sits near the Tapi River, a short drive from Surat Thani city. The area is peaceful and residential, with access to regional road networks. Its position in southern Thailand makes it accessible for families relocating to this part of the country.
The school currently offers education from Early Years (Nursery and Kindergarten) through Primary and Middle School (Grades 1–8). In the 2025–26 school year, it will expand to include Grade 9, marking the start of its High School program.
Daniel International School is a co-educational day school. For families living outside of Surat Thani, it also offers a Boarding Family Program, where students stay with trained host families during the week or full-time.
The school states that basic SEN support is included in tuition. However, it does not publicly provide further details about specific provisions, specialist staff, or the range of needs it can support.
The school is independent and does not have a formal affiliation with any one country, though its curriculum is based on American standards with international elements.
The school has a Christian affiliation, and Religion & Ethics classes are taught from a Christian worldview.
The school has not publicly disclosed its exact daily timetable, including start and finish times, lunch, or breaks.
The website does not mention a general school bus service for day students. However, students enrolled in the Boarding Family Program receive daily transport to and from school as part of the arrangement with host families.
Application Fees
A one-time Application/Screening Fee of THB 5,000 is required for all applicants (non-refundable).
A one-time Entrance Fee of THB 100,000 is also charged for new students, with sibling discounts:
second child THB 70,000, third child THB 40,000, and fourth child THB 25,000.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Nursery & Kindergarten: approx. THB 308,000
Primary School (Grades 1–4): THB 330,000 – THB 380,000
Middle School (Grades 5–8): THB 400,000 – THB 459,200
Fees are billed termly, with three installments across the academic year.
Families who pay the full year in advance (except Early Years) receive a small discount.
Additional Fees
Not included in tuition: daily meals, uniforms, stationery, sports kits, school trips, external exams,
additional SEN support beyond the school’s policy, and student devices (e.g., MacBooks).
Sibling Discount
Second child: 10% tuition discount
Third child: 20% tuition discount
Fourth child and beyond: 30% tuition discount
Boarding Fees
The Boarding Family Program offers homestay-style accommodation with trained host families.
Fees cover accommodation, meals, and daily transportation to and from school.
Rates differ depending on weekday-only or full-time boarding arrangements.
Exact figures are not published online.
Refund Policy
Fees are non-refundable once paid.
If a grade does not open as scheduled, families are entitled to a pro-rata refund of the entrance fee.
Payment Options
Payments can be made via bank transfer, PromptPay QR code, or credit card (Visa/Mastercard)
at the school office. A small surcharge applies for credit card transactions.
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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