St. Andrews Samakee International School

The school is located in Nonthaburi just north of Bangkok, nestled in a quiet garden setting near Nichada Thani. Its suburban neighbourhood offers easy access via main roads and provides a peaceful environment with ample outdoor and play spaces for children.

The school serves children from Walkers (around age 1) up to age 14, corresponding to Year 9. It is organised into four sections: First School (Early Years), Key Stage 1, Middle School, and Upper School.

St. Andrews Samakee is a co‑educational, day school with flexible attendance options for younger children, such as part-time sessions for Walkers and Little Learners.

The school offers structured SEN support through its Inclusion Programme (SIP), led by a Developmental Pediatrician and the inclusion team. Support includes tailored programmes, small-group or one-on-one help, and professional interventions as needed.

The school follows a British-style curriculum and is accredited under British Schools Overseas standards, but it does not have a formal affiliation with any specific country.

There is no indication of any religious affiliation in the school’s publicly available information.

The school operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While specific break schedules aren't detailed online, the school day includes both classroom learning and after‑school enrichment options.

The school offers a bus service with options for three, four, or five days per week, available as either one-way or two-way transport.

St. Andrews Samakee International School follows the British National Curriculum from early years to lower secondary. In the Early Years Foundation Stage (up to age 5), children learn through a balance of play and guided activities across core developmental areas. Key Stage 1 (ages 5–7) builds on these foundations, introducing structured learning in English, Mathematics, Science, and foundation subjects. The Middle School years (ages 7–10) continue the UK curriculum, delivered through thematic units alongside specialist teaching in subjects such as Music, PE, and Languages. In the Upper School (ages 10–14), students study a full range of discrete subjects including History, Geography, Design Technology, Spanish, Thai, Drama, and Environmental Science, aligned with Key Stages 2 and 3. The curriculum emphasises both academic subjects and practical skills, preparing students for progression into upper secondary pathways.

The school emphasises social skills and emotional development through an integrated curriculum that builds relationships across age groups, encourages collaboration, and nurtures confidence through mixed-age learning activities. The Early Years approach, for instance, promotes social and emotional growth via play-based interactions among children and with caring adults.

St. Andrews Samakee supports students with a range of special educational needs, including learning difficulties, social-emotional or mental health challenges, specific learning difficulties, sensory or physical needs, communication issues, and medical or health conditions. The school uses a graduated, step-by-step approach: once a child is identified, staff tailor support via individual programmes, learning support assistants, small-group or one-to-one teaching, and personal plans in collaboration with the Inclusion Leader and Merak Clinic professionals.

The school’s website does not publicly disclose information regarding support for students with English as an Additional Language.

The school does not provide specific, publicly available details regarding dedicated mental wellbeing programmes, staff, or initiatives beyond general references to social and emotional development.

St. Andrews Samakee considers safeguarding everyone’s responsibility and maintains clear procedures to protect students from harm. The school has designated safeguarding officers, including a Designated Safeguarding Lead and several deputies, who oversee child protection and respond to concerns raised by students or parents.

1. Complete the enrolment form.
Submit the enrolment form with copies of passports, birth certificate, two recent photos, past two years’ school reports in English, and any relevant specialist reports.

2. Visit the school.
After your form is received, the Office Manager will help arrange a time for you to tour the facilities and meet senior staff during regular office hours.

3. Attend a taster day.
This allows your child to spend a day at the school, meeting peers and teachers while you observe the environment in action.

4. Class placement and follow-up.
The school will assign your child to a class and arrange a meeting to clarify details and discuss any needs.

5. Fee payment and transition planning.
Once your application is approved, the school will invoice you for the enrolment fee and the first term’s tuition, then support your child’s smooth transition into their new class.

There is no information on the official site indicating that scholarships or financial aid are offered.

The school’s website does not mention a waitlist or pool system.