The International School of Samui (ISS) is a private, co‑educational international school located on the island of Koh Samui in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. The school provides an English‑medium curriculum for students from early childhood through secondary education.
Curriculum and Accreditation
- ISS delivers programmes authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organisation, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).
- The school is recognised by the Thai Ministry of Education and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).
Student Body and Faculty
- The student population comprises expatriate families, Thai nationals and other international residents of Koh Samui.
- Faculty members are recruited internationally and are required to hold appropriate teaching qualifications and experience in delivering the IB curriculum.
Facilities
- The campus includes classrooms equipped with modern educational technology, science laboratories, a library, sports fields, and spaces for performing arts.
Governance
- The school operates as an independent, not‑for‑profit institution overseen by a board of directors.
History
- The International School of Samui was established in the early 1990s to meet the educational needs of the growing expatriate community on the island. (Exact founding year varies among sources; comprehensive verification is pending.)
Language of Instruction
- English is the primary language of instruction; Thai language and culture are incorporated into the curriculum in accordance with national education requirements.
Community Involvement
- ISS engages in community service projects and extracurricular activities that involve both the school community and the wider Koh Samui population.
Note: While the above information reflects publicly available data about the International School of Samui, specific historical details such as the precise founding year and the full extent of accreditation statuses may require further verification from authoritative sources.
