Silver Fern International School is a IBPYP school in Roi-Et, Thailand. Founded in 2016. It serves 300 students for students aged 1–13. Annual tuition ranges from $7,476 to $14,168 USD.
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Published fees
$ 7,476–$ 14,168 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.
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About
Silver Fern International School is a co-educational day school located in Roi-Et, Thailand. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
SFIS is an authorised IB PYP school and MYP candidate school blending inquiry-based learning with Cambridge IGCSE frameworks and the Thai Ministry curriculum. It offers family-style boarding from PYP 4 in small houses with dedicated house parents. Located in central Roi Et, the school provides a nurturing environment with strengths in performing arts, visual arts, and academic enrichment, with Thai and Chinese taught alongside English.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| EYP 1 | THB 267,000~$ 7,315 |
| EYP 2 | THB 271,000~$ 7,425 |
| MYP 2 | THB 506,000~$ 13,863 |
| PYP 4 | THB 379,500~$ 10,397 |
| PYP 1-3 | THB 378,500~$ 10,370 |
| PYP 5-MYP 1 | THB 432,000~$ 11,836 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 267,000 - 506,000. Application fee: $280.
Admissions Process
- 1Parents submit a School Registration Form or Expression of Interest online or in person. 2. A THB 10,000 non-refundable application fee is paid for a direct place (separate waiting list fee applies for future vacancies). 3. Required documents submitted including proof of identity, house registration, immunisation record, medical info, past school reports, and photos. 4. Assessment or trial period: Early Years students have an observation trial; Primary and above may have EAL testing and, from Year 3, maths testing. 5. Parents and student meet with school staff for an interview to review application details and assessment results. 6. On acceptance, families sign the enrolment offer and pay the registration fee, refundable deposit, and tuition fees.
Admissions Details
The school operates a formal waiting list system for year groups at capacity. A separate waiting list fee applies and is refunded only if the school declines a place.
School Day
Classes begin at 8:15 AM and finish at 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with morning and lunch breaks. After-school activities run from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM on most weekdays.
Student Life
Boarding houses accommodate up to six students each with a house parent per home providing social-emotional support, homework and project assistance, and life-skills guidance. Houses are located about five minutes from the school campus.
Uniforms are required Monday through Thursday; Friday is a casual day. The uniform must be worn during regular school hours including extracurricular activities, and students must present themselves neatly. Changes to the uniform policy require prior approval from school administration.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Teachers maintain regular records of each child's visible behaviours relating to physical or mental health, incorporating observations from other staff. Guidance and resources on physical and mental health are available from class teachers and the principal. A visiting psychologist attends 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. The policy covers child protection, emergencies, and safe conduct 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.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years | EYFS | Play-based and inquiry-led early childhood programme |
| Middle Years | IB MYP | Interdisciplinary learning preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE |
| Upper Secondary | IGCSE | Cambridge IGCSE curriculum offered at upper secondary level |
| Primary (Ages 6-11) | IB PYP | Student-centered inquiry modeled on IB Primary Years framework |
School Background
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