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Lamai International School is located in Maret, on the southern part of Koh Samui island in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. The school is situated close to the island’s main road network, providing access to nearby residential areas and amenities. Its setting on Koh Samui offers a quieter learning environment within a well-connected community.
The school is organised into Early Years (ages 3–5), Primary (Years 1–6, ages 5–11), and Lower Secondary (Years 7–9, ages 11–14). Each stage follows age-appropriate curricula, starting with EYFS in Early Years and progressing into the Cambridge Primary and Secondary frameworks.
Lamai International School is a co-educational day school. It does not provide boarding facilities, but it does offer optional after-school activities and transport.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding provisions for Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning support on its website.
The school has no national affiliation but follows the UK-based Cambridge curriculum.
The school does not have any religious affiliation.
The day begins at 08:35 with flag and registration, followed by lessons through the morning. Lunch takes place around midday, with classes continuing into the afternoon. Extracurricular activities are offered from 15:10 to 16:00 on Monday to Thursday, while Fridays finish earlier without activities.
Transportation is available for families, with the option to arrange bus service for students. The school mentions transport availability on its class information pages, although details about providers, routes, and fees are not publicly specified.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Foundation 1–2 (ages 3–5): THB 135,000
Primary Years 1–3 (ages 5–8): THB 165,000
Primary Years 4–6 (ages 8–11): THB 180,000
Secondary Years 7–9 (ages 11–14): THB 210,000
Fees are billed by term (three equal instalments across the academic year).
Additional Fees
Formal school uniform: THB 1,200
PE uniform: THB 700
Primary textbooks: THB 3,000
Accident insurance: THB 1,000
Sibling Discount
Second child: 10% tuition discount
Third and fourth child: 20% tuition discount
Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding facilities.
Refund Policy
The school does not publish a refund policy.
Payment Options
Payments are accepted in cash at the school office or by bank transfer to Siam Commercial Bank.
Proof of payment must be presented at the school office. Students will not be permitted to attend class if payment is not made by the due date.
Lamai International School, located in the Maret sub-district of Koh Samui, opened in January 2016. It welcomes children from age 3 through early secondary years in a co-educational setting, with class sizes capped at twenty students. The youngest learners follow the Early Years Foundation Stage through a Montessori approach, while older students progress into the Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary curriculum. All instruction is in English, and the program is complemented by the school’s Education for Sustainable Development initiative, which integrates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into daily learning. The school day runs from 08:35 to 16:00, including a lunch break and optional extracurricular activities in the afternoon. Transportation is available, and students receive a morning snack and lunch each day. The school is particularly noted for its focus on sustainability, small class sizes for close teacher support, and its integration of academic subjects with creative and environmental learning.
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