Silver Fern International School

Silver Fern International School is located at 16 Moo 21 Airport Road in Neua Muang, the central district of Roi Et, Thailand. The campus is easily accessible by local bus and taxi services. It is surrounded by community amenities including public parks, markets, sports facilities, and cafés, offering a convenient setting for students and families.

The school serves children from the age of 1 in its new Daycare program, through the PYP for ages roughly 2–12, and the MYP for ages 11–16, as a candidate school.

SFIS is a co-educational day and boarding school. Boarding is available from PYP 4 onwards in small family-style houses.

The school offers personalised learning strategies for students with additional learning needs. Support is coordinated by teaching staff in collaboration with parents, with adaptations made to teaching methods and assessments where required.

The school has no formal affiliation with any particular country.

The school has no religious affiliation.

Classes begin at 8:15 AM and finish at 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. There are morning and lunch breaks during the day. After-school activities run from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM on most weekdays.

The school does not publicly mention providing a bus service on its website.

Silver Fern International School is an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school for students aged 3–11. The PYP focuses on inquiry-based learning across core subjects, complemented by specialist lessons in Thai language and culture, Chinese, music, visual arts, and physical education. The school is also a candidate for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), designed for students aged 11–16, which integrates IB assessment approaches with elements of the Cambridge IGCSE framework and Thai Ministry of Education requirements. In the Middle Years, subjects include sciences, mathematics, language acquisition, design and technology, arts, and individuals and societies. Co-curricular activities and service projects are embedded into both the PYP and MYP to support student development. Daycare provision for children aged 1–3 offers an early start in a structured environment, preparing them for entry into the PYP.

SFIS supports student wellbeing with guidance and resources on safety, physical health, and mental health available from class teachers and the principal, and a visiting psychologist attends parent–teacher meetings.

The school does not publicly disclose detailed information about its provision for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Students who require English as an Additional Language (EAL) support must join a compulsory EAL programme, which incurs an additional fee. The school does not publicly provide further details about the programme’s structure, staffing, or instructional methods.

Teachers keep regular records on each child’s visible behaviours that may relate to their physical or mental health, incorporating observations from other staff. Guidance and resources on physical and mental health issues are available from class teachers, the principal, and the school’s visiting psychologist during parent–teacher meetings.

The SFIS Child Safety and Protection Policy aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and applies to all staff, volunteers, and service providers. All individuals working with children undergo background checks before starting their role. The policy includes protocols for child protection, emergencies, and safe conduct both on and off campus. A designated Child Safety and Protection Team, comprising the Head of School, Deputy Head, Thai Principal, PYP Coordinator, and a first-aid provider, oversees implementation and monitoring of safeguarding measures.

1. Initial Contact
Parents submit the School Registration Form or an Expression of Interest (online or in person).

2. Application / Waiting List Fee
A THB 10,000 non-refundable application fee is paid for a direct place. A separate waiting list fee applies for future vacancies and is refunded only if the school declines a place.

3. Document Submission
Required documents include proof of identity, house registration, immunisation record, medical info, past school reports (if applicable), and photos of the student and authorised guardians.

4. Assessment / Trial Period
Early Years students have an observation trial; Primary and above may have EAL and, from Year 3, maths testing. Further trials may be requested.

5. Interview
Parents and the student meet with school staff to review application details and assessment results.

6. Offer & Payment
On acceptance, families sign the enrolment offer and pay the registration fee, refundable deposit, and tuition fees.

The school does not publicly mention any scholarships or grants on its website.

The school operates a formal waiting list system for year groups at capacity.