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The school includes a dedicated meditation room within its facilities, providing students with a quiet space for reflection and calm. Extracurricular activities such as arts, crafts, sports, swimming, and martial arts are also offered, which encourage teamwork, cooperation, and confidence. These activities are part of the broader programme to support children’s personal and social development. The school does not publicly outline any structured SEL curriculum or specific staff roles dedicated to SEL.
The school does not publicly disclose information about dedicated SEN provision. The only additional support explicitly mentioned is extra English (ESL) and Thai (TSL) language lessons, offered at an additional cost. Oonrak Koh Samui School is not described as a specialist SEN institution, and no further details on specific learning needs or support staff are available.
The school provides English Support (ESL) lessons at THB 10,000 per semester for students who require extra help with English. Similarly, Thai Support (TSL) is available at the same cost for students needing additional Thai language assistance. Placement in, and withdrawal from, these programmes is determined by the head teacher and school director. Beyond these provisions, the school does not publicly detail further EAL initiatives or specialist staff.
A meditation room is part of the school campus, offering a space intended for relaxation and emotional wellbeing. Students also benefit from a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports and creative clubs, which contribute to a positive school environment. No specific mental health or counselling programmes are publicly disclosed on the website.
The school requires all students to be covered by its compulsory accident insurance, which provides medical and financial protection during school activities and trips. Deposits such as the security deposit also serve as a means to reinforce responsibility and protect against misconduct or damage. However, the school does not publicly disclose a formal safeguarding or child protection policy, nor does it detail procedures related to staff training or reporting.
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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