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The International School of Asia - Koh Lanta

Instructs in English, Thai

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees THB 181,960 - 267,330

Pupils 120

Type Co-educational

The International School of Asia, Koh Lanta serves students aged 2 to 18. For Pre-K through Kindergarten 3, our Early Years Program integrates the U.S. Common Core, the English National Curriculum (UK), The Creative Curriculum, and Montessori principles. For Grades 1 to 12, we provide a dual academic framework combining U.S. Common Core and UK standards, delivered in English with supportive Thai language classes. Located at 251 Moo 5, Sala Dan on southern Thailand’s Koh Lanta, it is the island’s only international school licensed by Thailand’s Ministry of Education.

Location

The International School of Asia, Koh Lanta is situated in Sala Dan on Koh Lanta Island, Krabi Province. The school lies within easy reach of local transport routes and the island’s main communities, making daily arrival and family access straightforward.

Stages

ISA offers a continuous education from Preschool (Pre-K through Kindergarten 3) to Grade 12, serving children roughly between the ages of 2 and 18

Type

ISA operates as a co‑educational day school.

Additional learning support

The school does not publicly disclose any specific support structures or resources for students with additional learning needs or SEN.

Country affiliation

ISA is not affiliated with any particular country.

Religious affiliation

The school has no religious affiliation.

School day structure

The school day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a morning flag ceremony, lessons, a lunch break from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM, and optional after-school activities from 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM on Monday to Wednesday.

Bus service

The School Bus Service is available.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are part of ISA Koh Lanta's attire. Early Years uniforms include a skirt and shirt with the school logo and a bow tie; Early Years boys wear shorts and a shirt with the school logo; Elementary and Middle School uniforms include skirts or shorts with a logo shirt and a bow tie. A separate PE uniform is available. Prices for uniform items are published on the Uniforms page.

Food Options

ISA Kitchen prepares fresh, balanced meals daily with a Western and Asian menu. Meals adhere to hygiene standards and use high-quality organic ingredients whenever available.

Governance and Ownership

The School Director leads the school. The School License Holder is Saengfa Sugaoi. Governance emphasizes participatory management and systematic operations. The school is licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education and is fully accredited as an international school. The school maintains a sister school partnership with Shinjo Higashi High School in Japan.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Teachers build caring relationships with students and adapt the curriculum to meet their social and emotional needs, fostering a responsive learning environment. The school’s mission also emphasises emotional and psychological well‑being as fundamental to students’ development. No specific staff roles or structured SEL programs are publicly detailed.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding how it supports students with special educational needs or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding how it supports students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) requirements.

Mental Wellbeing

The school states that emotional and psychological well‑being are part of its mission and school culture, indicating these are considered in daily student life. No specific mental health staff members, counselling services, or formal programmes are outlined on the site.

Safeguarding

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding its safeguarding or child protection provisions and policies.

Admissions

1. Complete the online application.
You’ll need to include copies of the student’s and parents’ passports and visas, together with the student’s academic transcripts for the past two school years in English.

2. Assessment stage.
After application and documentation, the school reviews all materials as part of its assessment stage.

3. Receive the tuition and fee invoice.
Once approved, you will be sent an invoice for tuition and associated fees, which will need to be settled by the date specified.

Scholarships

The school does not publicly disclose any scholarships offered.

Waitlist

The school does not publicly disclose any waitlist or pool system.

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