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Si Ri Panya International School

Si Ri Panya International School
โรงเรียนนานาชาติศิริปัญญา
Location
Koh Phangan
,
Surat Thani Province

Thailand
Information
TypePrivate international school
GradesYear 1–Year 9
LanguageEnglish
AccreditationEducation Development Trust (EDT), Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA), Cambridge International Education (CIE)
Tuition฿186,000–฿246,000 per year
Websitewww.siripanya.com

Si Ri Panya International School is a private, fully licensed international school in Koh Phangan, Thailand. Founded in 2012, it became the first international school on the island to be fully accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education in 2019. The school follows the National Curriculum for England for primary education and offers Cambridge International Education, including IGCSEs. It has implemented various sustainability initiatives, receiving the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award and launching Koh Phangan’s first Precious Plastic recycling project.

History

Si Ri Panya International School was founded in 2012[1] to provide an internationally accredited education for both local and expatriate families on Koh Phangan. Initially operating as a small community school, it expanded over the years to accommodate a growing international student body.

Under the leadership of Nicola Bunchuay[2], the school expanded its curriculum and gained recognition as Koh Phangan’s first fully accredited international school in 2019, officially recognised by the Thai Ministry of Education. This milestone was reported by The Thaiger and other educational news sources.[3][4]

Academics and Curriculum

Si Ri Panya International School offers a 21st-century curriculum that integrates inquiry-based learning, technology, and interdisciplinary projects.[5] The school is divided into two sections: Primary and Secondary, following the National Curriculum for England.

The secondary programme prepares students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations, covering core subjects such as English language, Mathematics, and Science, along with optional subjects including Drama, Humanities, and Design and Technology.[6]

Facilities

Si Ri Panya International School provides a range of facilities to support its academic and extracurricular programmes, including:

Accreditation and Affiliations

Si Ri Panya International School holds multiple accreditations and professional affiliations:

Accreditations

Memberships

Sustainability Initiatives and Eco-School Programs

Si Ri Panya International School integrates sustainability into its curriculum and has received the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award for its environmental initiatives Eco-Schools Green Flag, the highest distinction in the Eco-Schools programme, endorsed by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).[12]

The school integrates sustainability into its curriculum and implements various environmental initiatives, including:

  • Recycling and waste management programmes
  • Energy conservation measures
  • Student-led environmental conservation projects[13]

In 2024, the school launched Koh Phangan’s first Precious Plastic collection and recycling facility. This initiative repurposes plastic waste into reusable products and is incorporated into the Design and Technology curriculum, encouraging students to develop practical solutions for waste management. The school's recycling facility is part of the global Precious Plastic network.[14]

Student Demographics and Community Engagement

Si Ri Panya International School has a diverse student body, with students representing over 24 nationalities. The approximate breakdown of students is as follows:

  • 40% hold dual Thai nationality
  • 10% are Thai nationals
  • 50% are international students residing on Koh Phangan[15].

The school engages with the local community through educational workshops, environmental projects, and cultural events. Notable activities include the Year-End Picnic with H20 Original, which focuses on marine conservation and sustainability[16], and international cuisine days, which promote cultural exchange. The school has also introduced a plant-based lunch initiative, which has been featured in external media discussing healthy eating and sustainability in schools[17].

Tuition

Annual tuition fees for the 2024–2025 academic year range from ฿186,000 to ฿246,000 (THB).[18]

See Also

References

  1. ^ Si Ri Panya International School – Which School Advisor. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  2. ^ "A Strong Reputation for Excellence - Headteacher Nicola from Si Ri Panya Tutorial School" – Phanganist. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  3. ^ Koh Phangan gets a fully licensed International School opening next month – The Thaiger, Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  4. ^ First Fully Licensed International School on Koh Phangan to Open this September – Expat Life in Thailand, Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  5. ^ "Irresistible Learning Created at Si Ri Panya - 21st Century Curriculum" – Phanganist. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  6. ^ Si Ri Panya International School – Which School Advisor, Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  7. ^ Koh Phangan International Schools – Nomad Mum, Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  8. ^ Si Ri Panya International School - Accreditation
  9. ^ Find a Cambridge School - Cambridge Assessment International Education
  10. ^ Find a Cambridge Exam Centre – Cambridge English
  11. ^ ISAT Member Schools
  12. ^ a b WWF Eco-Schools Member Schools
  13. ^ Pioneering International School Students on Koh Phangan Lead by Example Towards Sustainability Excellence – Thai Suggest
  14. ^ Precious Plastic Community Map
  15. ^ Si Ri Panya International School – International Schools Database
  16. ^ "Si Ri Panya International School Year-End Picnic with H20 Original" – PADI Blog. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  17. ^ "It's a Wrap! Vegan School Lunch is a Big Hit with Students in Thailand" – Vegan Magazine. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  18. ^ Si Ri Panya International School – Fees and Availability, Retrieved 2024-02-19.
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Si_Ri_Panya_International_School