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Lamai International School has classes from Foundation to Year 6 and implements a blended Cambridge and UK National Curriculum delivered by qualified teachers. The curriculum includes an Education for Sustainable Development program based on the UN Agenda 2030 and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and includes Socio-Emotional Learning. Small class sizes support individualized learning, and LIS aims to foster responsible global citizens in a safe, nurturing environment. The school's leadership framework emphasizes high expectations for academic achievement within this supportive setting.
Extracurricular activities are provided free of charge and include Dance, Sport/Physical Education, Art, Drama, ESL, Homework Club, and Science Club. A Music Teacher is on staff, underscoring LIS's commitment to music and the arts alongside core academics. Music and Art are highlighted components of LIS's offerings.
LIS provides ESL lessons and free extra English lessons to support language development. The Education for Sustainable Development Program emphasizes global citizenship and community involvement and is built on the UN Agenda 2030 and the 17 SDGs, with an emphasis on Socio-Emotional Learning. The school provides daily lunches with meat and vegetarian options and a salad bar to accommodate dietary needs.
Extracurricular activities run Monday through Thursday from 3:10 pm to 4:00 pm, including Dance, Sport/PE, Art, Drama, ESL, Homework Club, and Science Club. Lunch and snacks are provided daily, with a menu that promotes healthy bodies and minds and includes dietary options. Nutrition and healthy eating are integral to LIS's culture and daily life.
The Education for Sustainable Development program involves parents and the local community and aims to form responsible citizens committed to a better world. LIS describes its mission as developing students who contribute to a just society and uphold community values, reflecting a strong emphasis on social responsibility and environmental awareness.
Headteacher: Dana Clumpus. Deputy Head: Krista Noon. The staff includes teachers from around the world, contributing to a diverse learning environment. A dedicated Student Well-Being Director, held by Myles Morrison, supports students' social and emotional development.
Lunch is provided daily with a nutrition-focused menu offering meat and vegetarian options. The school offers extracurriculars that promote physical activity, such as Dance and Sport, contributing to students' overall health and well-being. LIS emphasizes a holistic approach to well-being, combining healthy eating, physical activity, and social-emotional development.
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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