Southern International School Hatyai is a EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) / IPC (International Primary Curriculum) / Cambridge Lower Secondary / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels / Oxford AQA A Levels school in Hat Yai, Thailand. Founded in 2015. Annual tuition ranges from $7,848 to $9,955 USD.
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About
Southern International School Hat Yai is a co-educational day school in Hat Yai, southern Thailand, serving students aged 2 to 18 since its founding in 2015. The school follows a British-based international curriculum spanning EYFS, IPC, Cambridge IGCSE, and A Levels, taught in English alongside Thai and Mandarin. With small class sizes of 15–20 students and a reported 100% IGCSE pass rate, SIH caters to both local and expatriate families near the Malaysian border.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
SIH offers a distinctive blended curriculum combining IPC, the National Curriculum of England, and Cambridge standards. The school records a 100% IGCSE pass rate, maintains small class sizes of 15–20 students, and supports the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme. Located in Hat Yai near the Malaysian border, it serves both local and expatriate families in a commercially connected southern Thai city.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | THB 280,284~$ 7,679 |
| KG1-KG2 | THB 286,284~$ 7,843 |
| Year 10 | THB 355,542~$ 9,741 |
| Year 11 | THB 355,542~$ 9,741 |
| Year 1-3 | THB 295,650~$ 8,100 |
| Year 4-6 | THB 300,650~$ 8,237 |
| Year 7-9 | THB 341,042~$ 9,344 |
| Year 12-13 | THB 353,042~$ 9,672 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 280,284 - 355,542. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Families contact the Admissions Officer and complete an online application, submitting required documents including birth certificate, recent photographs, latest school report, and passport copies. 2. The school arranges a 3-day Discovery Day (extendable to 5 days in special circumstances) during which students participate in school activities and are assessed. 3. The Admissions Officer informs parents of the decision following Discovery Day. 4. If successful, parents finalise registration by submitting outstanding documents, signing the Parent & Student Handbook, and paying applicable admission fees.
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School Day
The school day runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM across all phases (Early Years, Primary, Secondary). After-school clubs are offered for students from KG1 to Year 13 on Tuesday through Thursday, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Student Life
SIH has three houses: Mars (Red), Neptune (Blue), and Venus (Green). Students are allocated to a house on enrolment and remain in that house for their time at the school; siblings are placed in the same house. The house system runs year-round with events and a year-end trophy for the winning house.
Uniforms are required for all students and can be purchased from the School Shop on the first floor, open 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. Students wear white socks (in primary) with plain black shoes; during PE, training shoes are worn. Hair must be neat and tidy, and tied back if long.
Lunch and snack fees are charged separately: THB 21,000 per year for Pre-KG to KG2, and THB 27,000 per year for Year 1 and above. A Discovery Fee of THB 5,000 covers snacks and lunch during the 3-day trial.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
SIH supports student wellbeing through a pastoral framework including regular tutor support, tutor groups for academic and emotional check-ins, and PSHE lessons covering resilience, self-esteem, risk management, teamwork, and critical thinking. Community values such as kindness and cooperation are emphasised, and the school engages students in wellbeing-focused activities.
The school operates a safeguarding framework with clear policies, staff training, and a proactive culture of shared responsibility. Regular safeguarding assemblies reinforce safety, awareness, and open communication among students. Policies are reviewed regularly and made accessible to the school community.
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School Background
Southern International School Hatyai was established in 2015. Luke Peacock serves as Head of School. No group ownership or charity structure is publicly stated.