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Thailand, Bangkok
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The school has a House System with three Houses Nightingale, Einstein and Shakespeare. Each House has a distinctive t-shirt in blue, red and green, worn on Fridays and for House events. Shirts are available from the school shop.
Food is available at the school; a pupil notes that their favorite food at the school is sushi.
There are three houses Nightingale, Einstein and Shakespeare. House Captains lead events and support younger students; house shirts in blue, red and green are worn on Fridays and for inter-house events.
Headteacher is Monica Sudhirak. The school is licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education and accredited through ONESQA. UK accreditations include Education Development Trust ISQM Gold Standard and British Schools Overseas; the school has achieved a Three-Star Gold Standard accreditation (awarded in May 2023 after prior Gold Standard recognitions since May 2012).
St. Andrews Samakee International School, located in Nonthaburi just north of Bangkok, is a co-educational day school for children aged approximately 1 to 14. It follows the British curriculum, including the Early Years Foundation Stage. With around 152 students, the school maintains small class sizes to support personalised learning. English is the language of instruction, and there is a strong emphasis on social development within a close-knit community. A distinctive feature is the on-site farm and environmental programme, which fosters student engagement with sustainability and service, complemented by STEAM-focused activities. Under the leadership of Head of School Ms Monica Sudhirak, Samakee promotes curiosity, confidence, and care through learner-centred teaching. The school is particularly suited to families seeking a values-driven British international education in a supportive environment just outside central Bangkok.
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