Kids and schools in Koh Samui: what it costs, and what you really get

Every family that arrives here asks the same question: how do schools work, and what do they cost? Here is the honest picture.

Aviram Savir, A.B Capital · Koh Samui

Education is rarely free anywhere

Even where public school is free, anyone with young children knows that private nursery or after-school care costs real money every month. We know this first-hand, from our own grandchildren.

What Koh Samui offers

There are international schools here for primary and middle school, at different levels. To be honest, not all are top level. There are two or three truly excellent schools, and they are very expensive. But in the range of about 20,000 to 25,000 baht a month, there are good schools that give children a safe place, a dedicated staff and studies in English.

A genuinely long school day

The school day here starts at 8:30 and ends at 16:00. Not half a day followed by a search for after-school care. For parents who work remotely, that is a huge difference.

And what else children get

Growing up with English as a daily language, friends from all over the world, and a life outdoors, in nature and in peace.

Before you decide

Visit the schools, talk to parents, and check what suits your children's age and character. If it helps, we are happy to connect you with families who have already made the move.