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Oonrak Koh Samui School is located in the Maenam area on the north side of Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province. The neighbourhood is known for its quiet residential setting and proximity to beaches, while still being accessible by main island roads. The school’s location makes it convenient for families living across central and northern Koh Samui.
The school offers education from Pre-Kindergarten (around age 3) through to Primary Year 6 (age 12). The structure is divided into Daycare/Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten 1–3, and Primary 1–6.
It is a co-educational day school that welcomes both boys and girls. Boarding facilities are not available.
The school provides optional English Support (ESL) and Thai Support (TSL) lessons for students who need additional language help. These lessons are charged at an extra fee of THB 10,000 per subject per semester, based on teacher assessment.
The school does not have a direct affiliation with any country.
The school does not have any religious affiliation.
The school reception is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on weekends until 3:00 PM. Exact class start and end times, as well as break schedules, are not publicly detailed.
A limited school bus service is available for families. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and routes may be cancelled if minimum capacity is not met. In such cases, fees are refunded in full.
Application Fees
A one-time admission fee of THB 10,000 is required for all new students (non-refundable). To reserve a place, families must also pay a reservation deposit of THB 30,000, which is credited against tuition but is non-refundable if the child does not enrol. A security deposit of THB 5,000 is collected and returned upon withdrawal if no damages or outstanding fees remain. A resignation deposit of THB 10,000 is payable at enrolment and refundable with one full term’s notice.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Bilingual Programme
Pre-Kindergarten: THB 115,000
Kindergarten 1–3: THB 120,000
Primary 1–6: THB 130,000
Additional Fees
- Provision Fee (Nursery & Kindergarten only): THB 5,000 one-time, covers bedding, personal items, laundry, and replacements.
- English Support (ESL): THB 10,000 per year.
- Thai Support (TSL): THB 10,000 per year.
- Accident Insurance: THB 1,700 per year (Muang Thai Life Assurance; covers up to THB 20,000 per accident and THB 200,000 for disability/death).
- Visa documentation: THB 3,000 per student.
- Uniforms, school trips, textbooks, and stationery are compulsory but charged separately.
- Extra-curricular activities (football, swimming, martial arts, arts & craft) incur additional fees.
Transportation Fees
A school bus service is available with limited spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. Options include round-trip, one-way, or daily trips, invoiced monthly or per semester. Routes may be cancelled if minimum capacity is not met, in which case fees are fully refunded.
Learning Support
Students assessed as needing additional English or Thai language assistance may be enrolled in ESL or TSL support lessons. Placement and withdrawal are determined by the head teacher and director.
Sibling Discount
- Full-year advance payment: 5% tuition discount.
- Second child: 5% tuition discount.
- Third child and beyond: 10% tuition discount.
Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding facilities.
Refund Policy
- Security deposit and resignation deposit are refundable with one full term’s notice and clearance of all fees.
- Reservation deposit and admission fee are non-refundable.
- Refunds for bus services are given if routes are cancelled.
Payment Options
Payments may be made by cash, bank transfer, bank draft or cashier’s cheque, or Visa/MasterCard (3% surcharge applies). Company or personal cheques are accepted, payable to Korkaew Chavalrut; dishonoured cheques incur a THB 500 fee.
Oonrak Koh Samui School, established in 2005, offers bilingual education for children aged approximately 3 to 12. Half the timetable is delivered in English (covering English language, mathematics, science, physical education, and swimming), while the other half is in Thai (covering Thai language, mathematics, science, computing, art, and social studies), blending the Thai National, British National, and Cambridge International curricula. Located on Koh Samui’s north shore, the campus features a full‑sized covered swimming pool, running track, covered football pitch, science laboratories, a 30‑station computer suite, library, art room, dance studio, music room, meditation room, and colourful playgrounds set in tropical gardens. The school offers a limited school bus service and welcomes both boys and girls, with the aim of helping students grow in both languages, academic skills, and personal development.
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