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The school offers an education that extends beyond the English National Curriculum and embraces the learner-centred principles of the International Baccalaureate. From Little Learners (ages 1-2) to Year 9, the school provides First School (2–5 years), Middle School (5–10 years), and Upper School (10–14 years). The curriculum focuses on developing critical thinking, creativity, and independence, with hands-on, experiential learning inside and outside the classroom. Accreditations include Education Development Trust ISQM Gold Standard, Outstanding British School Overseas (BSO), and Thai Ministry of Education licensing via ONESQA.
The school offers an extensive after-school programme with 25 clubs, including Art Club, Ballet Club, Photography, and Individual Music, as well as robotics, biomedical engineering, and a range of sports. ECAs provide cross-curricular opportunities in the Samakee farm, Makerspaces and the Design Lab. ECAs run from 2:40pm to 3:30pm on Mondays to Thursdays and are led by school staff and external providers. Examples include Art Club, Badminton, Ballet Club, Basketball Club, Chess Club, Forest School Club, and various music and STEM activities.
The school culture centers on togetherness, with the name meaning togetherness and acting as the foundation of the ethos. Core values are Safe, Mindful, Kind, and Engaged. The school emphasizes an inclusive environment with strong staff–student relationships and supportive community dynamics. Diversity, equity and inclusion are reflected in the school's emphasis on partnership with families and a welcoming culture.
Hands-on, experiential learning is embedded through the Samakee Forest School and farm, where outdoor learning, animal care, and sustainability activities occur. The farm features ducks, goats, rabbits, a tortoise, and a Butterfly Garden, fostering practical, real-world experiences. The extensive ECAs support varied interests—from arts and music to sports and robotics—using Makerspaces and Design Lab as learning spaces.
Samakee is a close-knit community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential. There is a strong emphasis on wellbeing and community, with a noticeable focus on parent–school partnership. The school's culture centers on togetherness and mutual support, reinforced by the family-focused approach described in its ethos.
The school provides safeguarding leadership, with a designated safeguarding lead and deputies; safeguarding is a shared responsibility among staff and parents. House Captains lead events and support younger students, fostering leadership and responsibility within the student community. Leadership and responsibility are embedded in student roles and house activities across the school.
Outdoor learning is a central element, with the Samakee Forest School and farm helping students build perseverance, resilience, and confidence. The Samakee values—Safe, Mindful, Kind, Engaged—underline wellbeing and a caring, supportive community. The farm, animals, and nature-based spaces encourage sustainable-minded citizenship and physical well-being.
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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