Lamai International School

Lamai International School is located in Maret, on the southern part of Koh Samui island in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. The school is situated close to the island’s main road network, providing access to nearby residential areas and amenities. Its setting on Koh Samui offers a quieter learning environment within a well-connected community.

The school is organised into Early Years (ages 3–5), Primary (Years 1–6, ages 5–11), and Lower Secondary (Years 7–9, ages 11–14). Each stage follows age-appropriate curricula, starting with EYFS in Early Years and progressing into the Cambridge Primary and Secondary frameworks.

Lamai International School is a co-educational day school. It does not provide boarding facilities, but it does offer optional after-school activities and transport.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding provisions for Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning support on its website.

The school has no national affiliation but follows the UK-based Cambridge curriculum.

The school does not have any religious affiliation.

The day begins at 08:35 with flag and registration, followed by lessons through the morning. Lunch takes place around midday, with classes continuing into the afternoon. Extracurricular activities are offered from 15:10 to 16:00 on Monday to Thursday, while Fridays finish earlier without activities.

Transportation is available for families, with the option to arrange bus service for students. The school mentions transport availability on its class information pages, although details about providers, routes, and fees are not publicly specified.

Lamai International School delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through a Montessori approach in Foundation 1–2, for children aged 3–5. From Year 1 onward, students follow the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, covering English, Mathematics, and Science alongside a broad range of foundation subjects. In Years 7–9, the school transitions to the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum, continuing the focus on English, Mathematics, and Science with added depth in global perspectives and creative subjects. Learning is conducted in English, with Thai taught as an additional subject. The school also integrates an Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programme, inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which develops social-emotional learning, environmental awareness, and responsible citizenship. This combination gives students both a structured international qualification pathway and opportunities for applied, real-world learning.

The school integrates Social and Emotional Learning within its Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programme. This framework is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and includes social-emotional learning as a core component. Students are encouraged to develop empathy, responsibility, and collaborative skills alongside academic knowledge. Activities are designed to promote values, attitudes, and skills for sustainable living. Specific staff roles dedicated to SEL are not mentioned, but the programme is embedded across the curriculum.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding provisions for students with Special Educational Needs. There are no details available on specialised staff, facilities, or programmes for SEN support. Lamai International School does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution.

Lamai International School provides support for students with weaker English ability through ESL lessons during the school day. Students may be withdrawn from class to work individually with teachers, focusing on building confidence and addressing skill gaps. In addition, the school offers free extra English lessons between 3:10 pm and 4:00 pm on selected days during the week. These provisions are designed to help students progress in English and participate fully in the Cambridge curriculum.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing programmes, staff, or initiatives. While social and emotional learning is embedded in the ESD framework, no dedicated mental health provision is specified.

The school website notes several general safety measures. These include 24-hour security supervision, health and safety instruction, and supervision by teachers and staff during the school day. A nurse is available to administer physician-prescribed medication or paracetamol, and in emergencies parents are notified and children are transported to hospital if needed. Beyond these measures, no additional safeguarding or child protection policies are publicly detailed.

1. Parents can contact the school directly by phone or email to express interest in admission. The school provides application materials such as a comparison chart and a downloadable application form. Families are encouraged to begin this process at least two months before the September intake.

2. Completed applications must be submitted to the school office along with the required documents. The school accepts applications throughout the year, particularly to accommodate families relocating to Koh Samui outside the main intake period.

3. Where possible, families are invited to visit the campus. This allows parents to tour facilities, ask questions, and meet with staff to better understand the curriculum and teaching approach. This step is especially helpful for families new to international education in Thailand.

4. Once a student is offered a place, parents must pay the required tuition fees by the specified deadline. Payments can be made by cash or bank transfer, and proof of payment must be submitted to the school office. Students may not attend classes until fees have been paid in full.

The school does not publicly disclose offering any scholarships or financial aid. No information is available regarding eligibility or scholarship schemes.

The school does not publicly disclose the use of a waitlist or pool system.