Lamai International School is a Cambridge Primary / Cambridge Lower Secondary / EYFS / Montessori Curriculum school in Koh Samui, Thailand. Founded in 2016. Annual tuition ranges from $3,780 to $5,880 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 3,780–$ 5,880 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
Lamai International School is a co-educational day school located in the Maret sub-district of Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province, Thailand, serving children aged 3 to 14. Founded in 2016, the school delivers the EYFS through a Montessori approach in early years and the Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary curricula from Year 1 onward, with all instruction in English. The school is distinguished by its Education for Sustainable Development programme aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, small class sizes of up to 20 students, and an emphasis on environmental awareness and applied learning.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Lamai International School integrates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into daily learning through its Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programme. It offers small class sizes capped at 20 students for close teacher support. The school combines a Montessori approach in early years with the structured Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary curriculum. It is noted for its focus on sustainability, environmental awareness, and real-world applied learning.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Foundation 1-2 (ages 3-5) | THB 135,000~$ 3,699 |
| Primary Years 1-3 (ages 5-8) | THB 165,000~$ 4,521 |
| Primary Years 4-6 (ages 8-11) | THB 180,000~$ 4,932 |
| Secondary Years 7-9 (ages 11-14) | THB 210,000~$ 5,753 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 135,000 - 210,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Parents contact the school by phone or email to express interest; application materials including a comparison chart and downloadable form are provided. Families are encouraged to apply at least two months before the September intake. 2. Completed applications and required documents are submitted to the school office; applications are accepted throughout the year. 3. Where possible, families are invited for a campus visit to tour facilities and meet staff. 4. Once a place is offered, parents pay tuition fees by the specified deadline via cash or bank transfer; proof of payment must be submitted and students may not attend until fees are paid in full.
Admissions Details
School Day
The day begins at 08:35 with flag and registration, followed by morning lessons. Lunch takes place around midday, with classes continuing into the afternoon. Extracurricular activities run from 15:10 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday. The school day ends at 16:00. Fridays finish earlier without afternoon activities.
Student Life
Formal school uniform (THB 1,200) and PE uniform (THB 700) are required. Further details by stage are not publicly specified.
Students receive a morning snack and lunch each day as part of the school day.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
No dedicated mental health programme is publicly disclosed. Social and emotional learning is embedded within the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) framework but no specific mental health staff or initiatives are mentioned.
The school provides 24-hour security supervision, health and safety instruction, and staff supervision during the school day. A nurse is available to administer physician-prescribed medication or paracetamol. In emergencies, parents are notified and children are transported to hospital if needed. No additional formal safeguarding or child protection policy is publicly detailed.