Compare International Schools in Ko lanta, Thailand

The International School of Asia, Koh Lanta is situated in Sala Dan on Koh Lanta Island, Krabi Province. The school lies within easy reach of local transport routes and the island’s main communities, making daily arrival and family access straightforward.

ISA offers a continuous education from Preschool (Nursery through Kindergarten) to Grade 12, serving children roughly between the ages of 2 and 18

ISA operates as a co‑educational day school.

The school does not publicly disclose any specific support structures or resources for students with additional learning needs or SEN.

ISA is not affiliated with any particular country.

The school has no religious affiliation.

The school day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a morning flag ceremony, lessons, a lunch break from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM, and optional after-school activities from 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM on Monday to Wednesday.

The school’s website does not mention any transport or school bus services provided to students or families.

Uniforms are part of ISA Koh Lanta's attire. Early Years uniforms include a skirt and shirt with the school logo and a bow tie; Early Years boys wear shorts and a shirt with the school logo; Elementary and Middle School uniforms include skirts or shorts with a logo shirt and a bow tie. A separate PE uniform is available. Prices for uniform items are published on the Uniforms page.

ISA Kitchen prepares fresh, balanced meals daily with a Western and Asian menu. Meals adhere to hygiene standards and use high-quality organic ingredients whenever available.

The School Director leads the school. The School License Holder is Saengfa Sugaoi. Governance emphasizes participatory management and systematic operations. The school is licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education and is fully accredited as an international school. The school maintains a sister school partnership with Shinjo Higashi High School in Japan.

The International School of Asia, Koh Lanta offers the UK Early Years Curriculum for children in Nursery through Kindergarten, focusing on foundational skills developed through play-based and exploratory activities. From Grade 1 to Grade 12, students follow the Canadian curriculum, which provides subject-based learning in core and specialist areas. Thai language lessons are part of the programme, and students may choose an additional language of interest. Learning is supported by the school’s “seven Cs” framework: Compassion, Computing, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Learning Skills, Citizenship, and Creativity. Progress is shared with families through termly reports that reflect curriculum-aligned assessments. Extracurricular clubs and activities complement the academic programme by extending learning beyond the classroom.

Teachers build caring relationships with students and adapt the curriculum to meet their social and emotional needs, fostering a responsive learning environment. The school’s mission also emphasises emotional and psychological well‑being as fundamental to students’ development. No specific staff roles or structured SEL programs are publicly detailed.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding how it supports students with special educational needs or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding how it supports students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) requirements.

The school states that emotional and psychological well‑being are part of its mission and school culture, indicating these are considered in daily student life. No specific mental health staff members, counselling services, or formal programmes are outlined on the site.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding its safeguarding or child protection provisions and policies.

1. Complete the online application.
You’ll need to include copies of the student’s and parents’ passports and visas, together with the student’s academic transcripts for the past two school years in English.

2. Assessment stage.
After application and documentation, the school reviews all materials as part of its assessment stage.

3. Receive the tuition and fee invoice.
Once approved, you will be sent an invoice for tuition and associated fees, which will need to be settled by the date specified.

The school does not publicly disclose any scholarships offered.

The school does not publicly disclose any waitlist or pool system.