St. Stephen's International School - Khao Yai Campus

St. Stephen’s International School Khao Yai is located in Nong Nam Daeng, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, near the entrance to Khao Yai National Park.

The school is organized into Early Years (Nursery to KG2), Primary (Years 1–6), Secondary (Years 7–11), and Sixth Form (Years 12–13). Each stage follows the British curriculum, with students progressing from EYFS and the International Primary Curriculum to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels.

It is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 2 to 18. Boarding is available from Year 3 onwards, with options for full or weekly boarding.

The school offers an English Support Programme for students needing additional language development before joining the full curriculum. Lessons are tailored to individual needs, and specialist teachers support students’ progress across subjects.

The school follows the British curriculum but does not have an official national affiliation.

The school follows the British curriculum but does not have an official national affiliation.

The school day typically begins in the morning and ends mid-afternoon, with scheduled breaks for snacks and a lunch period. Boarding students follow a structured daily routine that includes study time and extracurricular activities.

A school bus service is available for day students, with routes arranged to accommodate those living in nearby towns and residential areas. The service is managed by the school to ensure safety and reliable travel to and from campus.

St. Stephen’s International School, Khao Yai, offers the British curriculum from Early Years through to Sixth Form. Children aged 2–5 follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), focusing on key developmental areas through play-based learning. In Primary School (Years 1–6), students follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside subjects from the UK National Curriculum. The Secondary years (Years 7–9) continue with Key Stage 3 of the UK curriculum, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE courses taken in Years 10–11. Sixth Form students (Years 12–13) study Cambridge A Levels, selecting subject combinations that support their future study plans. Throughout all stages, students also study Thai language and culture, Mandarin, and participate in sports, performing arts, and outdoor education.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, the types of needs it can support, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

The school provides an Intensive English Support Programme for new students to help develop their English language skills before they join the full curriculum. Lessons are adapted by all teachers to support the rapid development of fluent English across the curriculum.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific mental wellbeing provision, programmes, or dedicated staff roles.

St. Stephen’s International School (Khao Yai) has a comprehensive safeguarding and child protection policy, which applies to all staff, students, and visitors. The school follows the Thai Child Protection Act 2003 and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, with a zero-tolerance approach to abuse. Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Deputy DSLs (including dorm staff) are trained to manage disclosures and concerns, and all staff receive annual child protection training. Procedures cover the identification, recording, and reporting of abuse, on-site security measures, safer recruitment, and student education on personal safety. Boarding students are supervised in secure dorms with clear behavioral expectations and e-safety protocols. The policy also outlines cooperation with external agencies such as Childline Thailand, the Center for the Protection of Children’s Rights Foundation, and ECPAT International for specialist support and intervention.

1. Submit the application form and required documents – Parents must complete the school’s application form and provide copies of the student’s birth certificate, passport, previous school reports, and any relevant medical or learning support documentation. An application fee of THB 5,000 (non-refundable) is payable at this stage.
2. Entrance assessment and/or interview – Depending on the student’s age, the admissions team may arrange for placement assessments in core subjects and/or an interview with the headteacher or relevant staff to determine readiness and placement. English proficiency may be assessed for applicants whose first language is not English.
3. Offer of place and acceptance – If the application is successful, the school will issue a formal offer letter. Parents confirm acceptance by paying the non-refundable enrolment fee (THB 80,000 for Nursery–Year 11 or THB 20,000 for Years 12–13), the refundable security deposit, and other applicable fees.
4. Orientation and start date – Before the first day, students and parents are invited to attend an orientation session to meet teachers, tour the campus, and receive timetables and uniform requirements.

Scholarships are available to students entering Years 12 and 13 and are awarded based on IGCSE examination results. Awards range from 5% to 40% of tuition fees, applied over the two-year A Level programme. The exact percentage awarded depends on the student’s academic performance in the IGCSE exams.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding the operation of a waitlist or pool system.