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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.
Application Fees
- Application Fee: THB 5,000 (non-refundable; payable before the Discovery Day assessment)
- Discovery Fee: THB 5,000 (covers snacks and lunch during a 3-day trial)
- Admission Fee: THB 80,000 per family, payable upon acceptance for new entrants
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
- Pre-KG: THB 280,284
- KG1–KG2: THB 286,284
- Year 1–3: THB 295,650
- Year 4–6: THB 300,650
- Year 7–9: THB 341,042
- Year 10: THB 355,542
- Year 11: THB 355,542 (Term 1: 40%, Term 2: 40%, Term 3: 20%)
- Year 12–13: THB 353,042 (Term 1: 40%, Term 2: 40%, Term 3: 20%)
Billing Schedule
- Standard billing: Term 1 = 40%, Term 2 = 30%, Term 3 = 30%
- Exam years (Years 11–13): Term 1 = 40%, Term 2 = 40%, Term 3 = 20%
Included in Tuition
- Three weekly extracurricular activity (ECA) sessions (2:45–3:30 PM, Tue–Thu)
- Access to online learning platforms (Google Suite, Oxford Owl, White Rose Maths, MyiMaths, etc.)
- Student accident insurance and annual health check-up at Bangkok Hospital
- Parent Club Fee
Lunch & Snack Fees (Per Year)
- Pre-KG to KG2: THB 21,000
- Year 1 and above: THB 27,000
Additional Fees
- Examination fees for additional IGCSE or A-Level subjects
- Laboratory fee: THB 5,000 (for applicable years)
- Resources: THB 8,000 annually
- Extra-Curricular Activity fee: THB 6,000 annually
- Parent Club Fee: THB 1,500 annually
- Hospital Visit & Insurance: THB 700 annually
EAL Support
- THB 10,000 per term for Years 1–9 (based on assessment)
Discounts
- 2% discount for full annual fee payment at the start of the year
- Sibling discount: 10% for the second child and beyond
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.
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