Thailand, Roi Et
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1. Initial Contact
Parents submit the School Registration Form or an Expression of Interest (online or in person).
2. Application / Waiting List Fee
A THB 10,000 non-refundable application fee is paid for a direct place. A separate waiting list fee applies for future vacancies and is refunded only if the school declines a place.
3. Document Submission
Required documents include proof of identity, house registration, immunisation record, medical info, past school reports (if applicable), and photos of the student and authorised guardians.
4. Assessment / Trial Period
Early Years students have an observation trial; Primary and above may have EAL and, from Year 3, maths testing. Further trials may be requested.
5. Interview
Parents and the student meet with school staff to review application details and assessment results.
6. Offer & Payment
On acceptance, families sign the enrolment offer and pay the registration fee, refundable deposit, and tuition fees.
The school operates a formal waiting list system for year groups at capacity.
The school does not publicly mention any scholarships or grants on its website.
Silver Fern International School (SFIS) in Roi Et, Thailand, is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11 and a candidate for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16. The school also provide daycare for children aged 1–3. Located on Airport Road in central Roi Et, SFIS blends inquiry-based IB learning with Cambridge IGCSE frameworks and the Thai Ministry curriculum. The language of instruction is English, with Thai and Chinese taught as additional languages. Boarding is offered in small, family-style houses within minutes of the school. Facilities and programmes support academics, the arts, and service projects. Students participate in a variety of clubs, including arts & crafts, singing, chess, and sports. A school bus service connects students from surrounding areas, making SFIS accessible for both local and boarding families.
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