St Andrews Samakee International School Bangkok
International School in Bangkok
Quick answer
St Andrews Samakee International School Bangkok is an international school serving expat families in Bangkok, with notably small class sizes averaging 10 students. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Bangkok averages. The student body draws from 21 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at St Andrews Samakee International School Bangkok.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 10 (max 20) Bangkok international school · 139 students total.
- 21 nationalities top: Thai 60%, American 10%, British 9% and American/Thai 4%..
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at The teaching day starts at 7:40 am for Upper School, 8:10 am for Middle School and 8:30 am for First School. We provide flexible attendance times in EYFS, and our youngest children may attend for a minimum of three sessions per week, increasing as required, subject to consultation with the class teacher and the availability of places..
139
21 (Thai 60%, American 10%, British 9% and American/Thai 4%.)
10 avg / 20 max
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About St Andrews Samakee International School Bangkok
At Samakee we pride ourselves on being a unique international school due to our strong sense of community in which everyone’s name is known, and children collaborate and care for one another regardless of age. The self-confidence and academic grounding that our children develop at St Andrews Samakee is the perfect platform from which to continue their educational journey into high school and beyond. We promise independent, confident learners. This is the commitment we make to our parents and we, therefore, ensure that it is lived through the daily experiences of their children in school.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 635400 ฿-714800 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $11,300(+13%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $12,800 |
| Cost position in Bangkok | 78th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
Students at St. Andrews Samakee complete a range of external and standardized assessments to monitor their academic progress. These include: - New Group Reading Test (NGRT) - Progress Test in Maths (PTM) - Progress Test in Science (PTS) - Year 9 iLower Secondary Examinations
Students at St. Andrews Samakee consistently achieve outstanding results across English, Mathematics, Science, and ICT. Many perform above age-related expectations, with some Key Stage 3 students completing IGCSE Mathematics early with excellent results. Standardized assessments and inspection reports show students make strong progress, demonstrating high attainment and engagement throughout the school.
Thai and Spanish
Our graduated approach recognises that children and young people learn in different ways and may have different kinds or levels of SEND. Step by step, specialist expertise is brought in to support the school in addressing any difficulties a child may have. This approach may include: -An individually designed learning programme -Extra help from a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) assigned to the child -Individual or small-group teaching for regular short periods -Personal plans developed in liaison with external providers and/or our Phase Leads and Specialist Inclusion Teacher, including setting targets for improvement, setting IEPs, and or regularly reviewing progress before setting new goals -SIP meetings with parents, carers, therapists, and teachers who work with the child. -Available therapists at the school may include speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, play therapists, and social-emotional specialists, depending on the child’s needs.
Yes, we provide sensitive and thorough identification of students who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and students receive excellent support from highly qualified staff and through very strong links with outside agencies.
Yes, we do. For students who are not yet fluent in English, our school provides EAL support. This programme is designed to help students develop their English skills and fully access the curriculum with confidence.
The teaching day starts at 7:40 am for Upper School, 8:10 am for Middle School and 8:30 am for First School. We provide flexible attendance times in EYFS, and our youngest children may attend for a minimum of three sessions per week, increasing as required, subject to consultation with the class teacher and the availability of places. – The teaching day ends at 14:30 and is followed by our ECA/Club Programme 2:40 - 3:30 pm. Our youngest children in EYFS may attend a part-time programme ending at noon.
There is a strong emphasis on healthy eating and this is evident in the food provided in the canteen. The school kitchen provides a selection of healthy snacks and lunches with a choice of Western and Asian dishes. The weekly menu is shared with parents and displayed in the dining hall and on LINE. Children are encouraged to eat a variety of different fruits and vegetables so multiple fruits and vegetables are offered daily on the menu.
Our menus provide details of the ingredients for children requiring a special diet - vegetarian, fish, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free and wheat-free.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Bangkok
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Thai 60%, American 10%, British 9% and American/Thai 4%.
Estimated Real Cost
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