Thailand, Hatyai
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Southern International School Hat Yai (SIH), founded in 2015 and serving ages 2 to 18, offers a blend of British and international curricula from EYFS through IGCSE and A Levels. Located in Hat Yai, a southern Thai city near Malaysia. Class sizes are small (15–20), with total enrolment around 150–240 students. SIH teaches in English, with subjects including Thai and Mandarin. The school records a 100% IGCSE pass rate, supports the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and follows a distinctive blended approach combining IPC, National Curriculum (England), and Cambridge standards.
789 Rajuthit Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.
Southern International School Hatyai has 240 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
Southern International School Hatyai is located on Rajuthit Road in Hat Yai, a commercial hub in Songkhla Province, southern Thailand, close to the Malaysian border. The city is known for its shopping centres, markets, and dining options, and attracts both local and expatriate families.
Hat Yai International Airport is about 15 km away, providing domestic and regional connections, and the city is linked to other parts of Thailand and Malaysia by road and rail. Most families travel to the school by private vehicle, though a school bus service is available.
The school offers three educational stages: Early Years (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten 1 & 2), Primary (Years 1–6), and Secondary (Years 7–13).
Southern International School Hatyai is a co-educational day school. There are no boarding facilities mentioned, indicating it operates solely as a day school.
The school does not publicly outline a dedicated Learning Centre or specific provisions for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or English as an Additional Language (EAL). Any support for individual learning needs is not detailed on the website, and families are encouraged to contact the school directly for information on available assistance and accommodations.
The school does not have a formal affiliation with any country but follows British and international curricula, including the National Curriculum of England, IPC, IGCSE, and A-Levels.
There is no stated religious affiliation; the school is secular in nature.
The school day runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM across all phases (Early Years, Primary, Secondary). After-school clubs are offered for students from KG 1 to Year 13 Tuesday through Thursday, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Southern International School Hatyai offers a school bus service, though specific details such as the provider, coverage, or pricing are not publicly provided.
Annual tuition at Southern International School Hatyai ranges from THB 280,284 to THB 355,542 for 2026/27.
Southern International School Hatyai teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.
Southern International School Hatyai delivers a British-based international curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form. In Early Years (Pre-KG to Year 1), students follow the Oxford International Curriculum, incorporating the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Primary School (Years 1–6) combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the National Curriculum for England to provide thematic, subject-linked learning. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) uses the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum for core subjects such as English, mathematics, and science. Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE examinations across a range of subjects. In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students work towards A Level qualifications offered through Oxford AQA and Cambridge International Examination boards. Thai and Mandarin are taught alongside the core programme at various stages.
1. Initial Contact and Application: Families are encouraged to make an appointment with the school’s Admissions Officer, either via online application or direct communication. Parents complete the application form and provide all required documents, including birth certificate, recent photographs, latest school report (in English if necessary), ID or passport copies, and other relevant paperwork.
2. Discovery Day: The school arranges a 3-day Discovery Day for prospective students, with the possibility of extending to a maximum of 5 days in special circumstances, subject to agreement by the Principal and relevant Head of Primary or Secondary. During this period, students participate in school activities and are assessed.
3. Assessment and Decision: Following Discovery Day, the Admissions Officer informs parents of the school’s decision. If the application is successful, an appointment is scheduled to complete registration procedures.
4. Registration Completion: Parents finalise the registration by submitting any outstanding documents, signing the last page of the Parent & Student Handbook, and settling any applicable admission fees.
The school does not publicly provide any information regarding scholarships, including availability, eligibility criteria, or application procedures.
The school does not publicly state that it operates a formal waitlist or enrolment pool system.
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