Si Ri Panya International School is a Cambridge school in Koh Phangan, Thailand. Founded in 2012. Annual tuition ranges from $5,746 to $7,594 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
The school does not publicly disclose any scholarships. Sibling discounts are available: 5% for the second child, 10% for the third and subsequent children.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 72,007–$ 126,400 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
Si Ri Panya International School is a British international school located on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, offering Cambridge-accredited education for students aged 4 to 16. The school provides a skills-based curriculum spanning Early Years, Primary, and Secondary stages, fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence. It is proud to be part of the world's largest international community of schools and emphasises pastoral care, sustainability, and a supportive learning environment.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Si Ri Panya holds the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award and runs Koh Phangan's first Precious Plastic recycling project, integrating sustainability into student learning. It offers a British and Cambridge curriculum in a serene island setting with capped class sizes of 20 and a multicultural student body of over 20 nationalities. The school blends curricular rigour with strong environmental initiative and outdoor education.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 9 | THB 285,498~$ 7,822 |
| Year 1-2 | THB 216,021~$ 5,918 |
| Year 3-4 | THB 229,197~$ 6,279 |
| Year 5-6 | THB 253,998~$ 6,959 |
| Year 7-8 | THB 272,322~$ 7,461 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 205,220 - 271,223. Application fee: $840.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the Admissions Team by email to discuss the school and arrange a visit including class observations. 2. Complete an online application form for each child. 3. Attend a one-hour, one-to-one informal assessment covering developmental progress, literacy, numeracy, and reasoning — a recent English-language school report is helpful. 4. Receive a decision: place offered, waitlisted, or declined. Pay the security deposit within the time stated in the offer letter to secure the place.
Admissions Details
The school maintains a waitlist for full year groups. Students who meet entry requirements but cannot be placed are added to the list in order of application. Offers are made when a space becomes available, provided entry requirements are still met.
School Day
Monday to Friday, approximately 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. After-School Activities (ASAs) run from approximately 3:05 PM to 4:00 PM for Years 1–11, offering sports, dance, music, and more.
Student Life
Uniforms are required for all pupils. Primary (Years 1–6): white logo shirt with blue skirt (girls) or blue shorts (boys), plus blue/yellow sport uniform. Secondary (Years 7–11): white logo shirt with tartan skort (girls) or blue shorts (boys), plus blue/yellow sport uniform with yellow belt. Sport shoes must be worn daily; sandals, flip-flops, and Crocs are not permitted. Uniforms are available from the on-campus School Shop.
A three-week rotating menu of Thai and Western dishes prepared with local produce, no MSG, using olive and soybean oil, with a focus on natural, low-sugar and low-salt meals. Daily lunch and mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks are included in tuition. A parent-led Food Committee guides the menu and food service.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Support includes a daily Morning Calm Drop-In (quiet space for meditation, colouring, singing), Quiet Zones during breaks with board games and mindfulness, Nurture Group Interventions using art, cooking, and craft, and Pastoral Learning Walks by the Pastoral Lead to monitor students' social and emotional state.
Led by a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL, following the Child Protection Act of Thailand (2003) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. All staff receive annual safeguarding awareness training; new staff receive induction training. Clear reporting procedures, confidentiality protocols, and coordination with Thai authorities are outlined. A Board Member provides quality assurance oversight.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 5-11) | National Curriculum | Cambridge-aligned British curriculum |
| Early Years (Ages 4-5) | EYFS | — |
| Lower Secondary KS3 (Ages 11-14) | National Curriculum | Cambridge Lower Secondary |
| Upper Secondary KS4 (Ages 14-16) | IGCSE | Cambridge IGCSE |
School Background
Governed by an Executive Board comprising the Chairman, Licensee, Manager, Director, Teacher Representative, Parent Representatives, Representative of the Owner, Head of School, and a non-voting Secretary. The Board sets policy, approves fees, oversees budget and personnel, and ensures quality assurance.
Eco-Schools Green Flag Award