Daniel International School at Surat Thani is a International Standards-based Curriculum school in Surat Thani, Thailand. Founded in 2023. Annual tuition ranges from $8,624 to $12,858 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Daniel International School offers a need-based scholarship for Thai nationals applying to Grades 5–9 in the 2025/2026 academic year. The scholarship can cover up to 100% of required fees including tuition, entrance, meals, and other compulsory charges. Applicants must hold Thai nationality, have attended a Thai school for the previous two years, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 before applying and 2.5 after acceptance. Applications were accepted from January to May 2025, with awards reviewed annually.
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Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 8,624–$ 12,858 per year.
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
About
Daniel International School (DIS) in Surat Thani, Thailand is a Christian-values-based international school founded by professional educators from Hong Kong. It offers trilingual education in English, Chinese, and Thai, serving students from Pre-Nursery to Grade 10 (ages 2–15). The school emphasizes holistic, concept-based critical thinking on a spacious 7.5-acre campus.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Daniel International School offers a STEAM-rich, bespoke international curriculum drawing from American, British, Australian, Chinese, and Thai standards with AP preparation for Grades 11–12. Its Boarding Family Program provides homestay-style accommodation with trained host families for students from outside the area. The school opened in 2023 on a riverside campus in southern Thailand, combining academic study with creative and technological development in a small, community-oriented setting.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery & Kindergarten | THB 308,000~$ 8,438 |
| Middle School (Grade 8) | THB 459,200~$ 12,581 |
| Primary School (Grade 4) | THB 380,000~$ 10,411 |
| Middle School (Grades 5-8) | THB 400,000~$ 10,959 |
| Primary School (Grades 1-4) | THB 330,000~$ 9,041 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 308,000 - 459,200. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the school via email, phone, or Line OA to arrange an information session or campus tour. 2. Complete the application form online or in person, submit required documents, and pay the non-refundable application/screening fee of THB 5,000. 3. Attend an in-person screening assessment (online interview available for overseas families). 4. Interview with the Head of School or senior staff. 5. Receive admission decision; if accepted, confirm the place by paying the entrance fee and initial tuition. 6. Complete outstanding documentation, attend orientation, and prepare to join classes.
Admissions Details
Students who pass the admissions assessment but for whom no seat is currently available are placed on a waiting list and offered a place once space becomes available in the relevant year group. The school does not operate a pool system.
Boarding Life
The Boarding Family Program places students with trained host families. Facilities include WiFi, a personal study desk, air conditioning, breakfast and dinner daily, and daily transport to and from school. The program supports physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing and may offer an English or Chinese language home environment.
Boarding is arranged through the Boarding Family Program for students living outside Surat Thani city. Host families care for the child's physical, mental, and spiritual needs and may provide an English or Chinese language environment. Weekday-only boarding costs THB 90,000 per term; weekend stays cost an extra THB 1,000 per day; full-time boarding costs THB 126,000 per term.
Student Life
Uniforms are required at all stages. They are available for purchase after tuition fees have been paid, with details provided in the DIS Uniforms brochure.
Lunch is not included in tuition and is charged at THB 100 per day at the start of each semester; students may also bring lunch from home. The Boarding Family Program includes breakfast and dinner daily, with lunch at school available at an additional cost.
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 6-11) | International Standards-based Curriculum | Trilingual: English, Chinese, Thai |
| Early Childhood (Ages 2-5) | International Standards-based Curriculum | Pre-Nursery to Nursery levels |
| Middle School (Ages 11-15) | International Standards-based Curriculum | Up to Grade 10 |
School Background
Christian