PBISS Booklet

Our vision is to provide a happy,
caring and stimulating environment
where children will recognise and

achieve their fullest potential, so
that they can make their best
contribution to society.

Our Mission

At Panyadee we are committed to:
facilitating all aspects of education and promoting
academic excellence throughout the school.
emphasising the development of moral purpose in
coherence with our school identity, helping students
become responsible young citizens who make valuable
contributions to society.
providing the highest quality education for all students,
raising aspirations and attainment and building on
individual needs, talents and abilities.

cooperating with both public and private organisa-
tions, developing resources for local government to
improve educational standards.
encouraging an ethos of support, challenge and
encouragement to succeed by creating long-lasting
partnerships between school, home and the communi-
ty.
promoting teacher development strategies based
within the profession and supported by government to
ensure classroom and educational standards.

Our Story

We are a community of di erent nationalities, beliefs and cultures - a community that focuses on family,
respect and empathy. We are Panyadee.
In 2004 a small idea led to great things. Owner Khun Siwapong Leunram and his family were unhappy
with the educational choices that were available at the time on Koh Samui. As the father of two young
children and coming from a family of academics, Khun Siwapong not only knew the value of a good
education, but what a great education can do for any child.
Thus, Panyadee was born.
Over the years we have adapted and grown together as a community and as an educational establish-
ment. Although we have grown as a school, we still hold true to our original values of providing interna-
tional education with a Thai heart. Panyadee is a school that puts academic success, individual growth
and emotional development at the same level of importance.
At Panyadee we are more than a school. We are a community, we are a family.
We are Panyadee.

Samui, The Ultimate Learning Destination

Located in the center of one of the world’s World Travel
most renowned travel destinations, Samui Destination
boasts developed infrastructure and access English Speaking
to amenities, allowing families to enjoy an Environment
exceptional quality of life. 3 million visitors
per year

Adventurous Good Air Quality
Lifestyle Year-Round
Outdoor Activities No PM 2.5
Better for physical &
Endless Exploration intellectual growth
Opportunities
Medical Care In
Full Range Close Proximity
Amenities 5 Hospitals
Shopping Centers 18 Dental Clinics
Convenient Shops
International
Restaurants

A Truly International Experience

With our student body representing over 34 di erent nationalities, Panyadee is truly a global community.
At Panyadee we celebrate our diversity and prepare our students to become globally minded individuals.

STEP 01 STEP 02 10% British
15% Asian
55% 45% 18% International
56% European
STEP 03

STEP 04

Other Schools 10% International
90% Thai

Our Students

Developed through a collaborative process involving students,
families, teachers and administrators, Panyadee, the British
School of Samui states that every student is prepared to be:

A global citizen, who:
Values and respects diversity
Makes a positive di erence to the lives of others
Assumes responsibility for the planet and those who inhabit it
Is action-oriented

An e ective communicator, who:
Listens actively for understanding
Organizes ideas with clarity and precision
Uses appropriate media to convey a message
Is articulate

An empowered thinker, who:
Accesses and critically evaluates information
Demonstrates exibility, creativity, and innovation
Applies learning to real life situations in a variety of contexts
Is re ective

A well-rounded individual, who:
Leads an active, balanced and healthy lifestyle
Embraces new opportunities and challenges
Works well independently and collaboratively
Is engaged

A Unique Schooling Environment

School life balance is important for optimal academic performance. At Panyadee we strive to reimagine the
quality of teaching and learning by empowering students to achieve their fullest potential while giving each
individual the support they need in and outside the classroom.

Surrounded By Teachers Who
Nature Truly Care

90%

of our parents say
their children enjoy
going to Panyadee

A Supportive A Second
Community Family For Your Child

Cambridge International Curriculum

The Cambridge international curriculum sets a global standard for education, and is recognised by
universities and employers worldwide.

Our curriculum is exible, challenging and inspiring, culturally sensitive yet international in approach.
Panyadee students develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.
They also gain the essential skills they need for success at university and in their future careers.

Over 10,000 schools in over 160 countries follow the Cambridge international curriculum.
The curriculum is international in philosophy and approach, but can be tailored to local contexts.
Cambridge students study for Cambridge international quali cations which are accepted and
recognised around the world.
Cambridge students moving between Cambridge schools can continue their studies following the
same curriculum.

Early Years Cambridge Primary Cambridge Lower CCambridge DCambridge Advanced
Secondary
Age-appropriate hands A broad and balanced Upper Secondary A wide choice of subjects
on learning experiences: curriculum: A broad and balanced at:
curriculum: A wide choice of subjects
7 Areas of learning and 10 subjects (including at: Cambridge International
development English, Mathematics 10 subjects (including AS & A Level
Play based learning and Science) English, Mathematics Cambridge IGCSE (50+ subjects)
Classroom and and Science) (70+ subjects) Cambridge Pre-U
2-5 external assessments Classroom and Cambridge O’Level (20+ subjects)
external assessments (40+ subjects) Cambridge AICE Diploma
Cambridge ICE Certi cate Cambridge IPQ
5 - 11 11 - 14
14 - 16 16 - 19

A Globally Recognised Education

93% Cambridge international AS & A Levels are recognised by UCAS, UK universities and institu-
tions overseas as equivalent in standard and grade to the AS and A Levels taken by students
of Cambridge students in the UK.
progress to university. Students use Cambridge international AS & A Levels to gain places at leading universities
worldwide including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore,
Over half go on to Egypt, Jordan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. In countries such as the
attend a top-500 ranked United States and Canada, good grades in carefully chosen Cambridge International A Levels
subjects can result in up to one year of university course credit.
university globally.

Chulalongkorn University and thirty three Uni- Peking University welcomes applicants who
versities under the Council of University Presi- achieve a minimum of three full A Level sub-
dents Thailand (CUPT) consortium welcome jects for admission without requiring students
applications from students with Cambridge A to take the entrance examination. With the
Levels. Cambridge International A Levels pro- courses studied being relevant to the pro-
vides a reliable measure of a student's knowl- gramme applied for, and a minimum of one A
edge and skills in the subject studied and are and two Bs obtained.
recognised for the purpose of admission to the
university.

University of Oxford welcomes students with Yale University recognises Cambridge Interna-
Cambridge International A Levels. Oxford has tional A Levels for matriculation purposes.
for many years accepted the Cambridge Inter- Credit is awarded for grades A or B. Students
national A Level as a suitable quali cation to enrolled in A Level programmes may use com-
meet the conditions for entry to the collegiate pleted A Level results as a substitute for the SAT
university. II Subject Tests on a one-for-one basis. Yale
gives credit for A Levels once they are
approved by the student’s academic advisor.



Early Years

Welcome to the Early Years Foundation Stage Department! Panyadee School’s Foundation Stage has
three di erent levels that serve children from two to ve years old. The Foundation Stage department
utilises British EYFS curriculum to provide an enabling environment and to plan age appropriate, hands
on learning experiences that encourage children to think creatively, engage with one another and to
learn through play. The Foundation department utilises the seven areas of learning whilst creating
learning opportunities for our students.
The seven areas of learning and development guide
the Foundation department’s planning and assesment.

Communication and language
Physical development
Personal, social and emotional development
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the world
Expressive arts and design

The Foundation Stage outdoor area currently o ers a playground, climbing wall, mud kitchen, dramatic
role play area and soft play area for students. Children are encouraged to take risks throughout the day,
whether it be trying something new, learning through sensory play by getting messy in the mud kitch-
en, or by designing and mastering a balance beam obstacle course! Classrooms o er a range of activity
and choice for students, from painting, maths & literacy centers, to small world play and dramatic role
play. Additionally, Foundation Stage 1 & 2 classes receive daily Thai language lessons, and weekly Music
and PE lessons.
Foundation teachers at Panyadee are committed to creating quality learning opportunities so that our
children will learn, develop new skills and to truly excel as their unique self.

Primary School

The Cambridge international primary curriculum provides us with a curriculum framework of es-
sential elements - the knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action with which young learn-
ers (aged 5 – 11 years) need to equip themselves for successful lives, both now and in the future.
Our rimary curriculum is:
Inquiry-based: Our teaching methods build on learners’ individual knowledge and interests, and
emphasise learning how to learn and how to nd out. Our curriculum incorporates local and
global issues, asking learners to consider the links between themselves and their environment.

Integrated: The subject areas of English, Mathematics, Science,
Information, Communication and Technology, Art, Physical
Education, Music, Global Perspectives, Drama and Thai
are taught through transdisciplinary themes in order
to help students make connections between the
subjects, thereby facilitating more e ective
learning. A unique feature of our curriculum
includes natural, immersive use of our local
language, Thai, in classroom situations and
specialist sessions like music and art.
Individualised: Around the Cambridge
primary framework we have developed
a detailed program re ecting the
diverse composition of our school pop-
ulation and capable of being tailored to
the needs of each individual student.

IOur Primary section is a wonderful place where children come happily to school in the
mornings and leave with a smile on their face at the end of the day, having made tremen-
dous progress in their learning.
At PBISS, we help all learners achieve high academic standards, but also focus on the im-
pactful development of social, emotional and behavioural skills. We are a creative school
and provide plenty of opportunities for personal development, performance and sports.
We complement the curriculum with a wide range of extra-curricular activities, school
trips and community volunteers.
We are proud of our school and our students. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.



Secondary School

Welcome to Panyadee Secondary School!
The Secondary School at Panyadee provides an environment for its students to achieve
their full potential whilst developing into respectful, caring, global citizens. We encourage
a community feel, where students experience a sense of belonging and connection within
the school, whilst preparing them for life beyond the island.
Students enter the Secondary School at the age of 11 and will spend the rst three years (7
- 9) completing Key stage 3. They will study a broad range of topics which follow the Cam-
bridge curriculum and provide them with the foundational knowledge to continue into
Key Stage 4.
The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme is a framework for increasing educational
success for students in Years 7 to 9. This programme builds on the Primary stage, and devel-
ops student’s knowledge and skills in mathematics, English, science, digital literacy, music,
art and design, and physical education. Students also study geography, history, global
perspectives, Thai and PSHE.

IGCSE & A-Levels

Studying in Years 10 and 11, students complete a two year course in preparation for their
International General Certi cate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations. The IGCSE
course has been designed to include the core subjects and carefully selected additional
subjects which students are able to choose from in order to tailor the course to their inter-
ests.
Many of our students choose to go on to study our Advanced Level quali cations (A-Levels)
in Years 12 and 13. This two year course provides students with the opportunity to select
individual subjects based on their interests and further educational requirements, prepar-
ing them for universities worldwide. Both the A-Levels and IGCSE’s are internationally
recognised quali cations which give students the best opportunities for their future educa-
tion and careers.
CIE is a division of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate which in turn
is part of the University of Cambridge. UCLES has developed and promoted quali cations at
a variety of levels for at least 150 years. CIE was set up in 1998 to administer the expansion
of IGCSE and other international quali cations.

IGCSE Subjects A-Level Subjects

First Language English English
Second Language English Maths
English Literature Biology
Maths Business Studies
ICT Sociology
Science Double
Business Studies
Geography
Sociology
Global Perspective
Physical Education
Art and Design



Experiential Learning

At Panyadee, experiential learning and curriculum is an essential component of making the Cambridge
international curriculum come alive for our students and their families.

Teachers use observation and questioning to encourage the children to transfer the learning from the
experiential activity to the real world, encourage re ection so the children can derive the most learning
and ensure the educational outcomes are reached.

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Our Teachers

Panyadee recruits from a variety of sources and actively seeks quali ed teachers with international
experience, as well as experienced teachers who wish to leave their home country to begin a career in
international education.
We seek teachers who can help us to attain the highest educational standards whilst maintaining our
friendly and caring atmosphere. It is our aim to maintain a supportive, energetic and enthusiastic team
of teachers who are determined to make high achievement and enjoyment of school life a reality for all
of our children.

Quali cation Requirements:
Applicants for teaching roles must hold, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree and full valid teaching certi -
cation from their home country e.g. PGCE or B.Ed Please note that the degree must be directly related
to the post that is being applied for. A strong preference is given to candidates who have shown a
pattern of involvement in extracurricular activities. Overseas teaching experience is preferred, but not
required.
Student Safeguarding:
At Panyadee, we are committed to student safeguarding. All applicants are required to provide accurate,
detailed and veri able information about their employment history, including any aspects of their past
or pro le that could a ect our reputation or the well-being of our community. They will also be required
to produce an up to date criminal background check.

Our Promise

Panyadee students are high academic achivers inside and outside the classroom.

86.3% 86.3% of our IGCSE The fastest female under
students attained A* - C the age of 18 in the 10 kilo-
grades in 2020. metre event and the fast-
est female under the age
of 21 in the half marathon.

86.2% 86.2% of our A-Level Representing Thailand at
students attained A* - C the World Robot Olympiad
grades in 2020. in Hungary.
Representing Thailand at
100% the World Robot Olympiad
in Hungary.
50% Our IGCSE and A Level
2018 2019 2020 results signi cantly
improve every year.

IGCSE A Level

A Global Passport To Success

Panyadee prepares students at all levels with the necessary academic knowledge and skills to pursue
further education both nationally and internationally. 40% of our students are admitted to top universi-
ties in Thailand, 13.3% in the United Kingdom and 46.7% return to study in their home countries.

UK : 13.3%

: 46.7%
Home Country
Thailand : 40%

TOP 2 TOP 2 TOP 5

UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF UNIVERSITY
OF THAILAND THE NETHERLANDS OF KOREA

TOP 10 TOP 2 TOP 4

UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF HOTEL SCHOOL
OF THE UK AUSTRALIA OF EUROPE

Why Panyadee?

Location:
Panyadee, the British School of Samui
o ers preschool, primary and secondary
education to children, from both the
international community and Thai
residents based on the tropical island of
Koh Samui.
A Unique School:
The school atmosphere fosters the
allegiance of its students to their cultural
heritage, and promotes respect and
tolerance between students and teachers
of all cultures. We are a school with an
international approach and a Thai heart.

Cambridge International Curriculum
The school is an approved University of
Cambridge International School and
follows the Cambridge International
Curriculum from Primary Year 1 all the way
through to Year 13 A Levels.

Experiential Learning British 71% TEACHER’S
Instead of con ning learners to four walls American 14% NATIONALITIES
and repetitive study settings, Panyadee is
transforming student lives with hands-on 8%South
activities and practical lessons. By taking
on this notion of ‘learning by doing’ , they African
are more likely to understand their lesson
content and leave with the con dence to Ireland 7%
apply these skills to the working world.
Quali ed Teachers 1,500,000 THB
All year groups are led by a quali ed 1,00,000 THB
teacher with English as their rst lan- 500,000 THB
guage. Our teachers come from a variety
of nationalities and backgrounds of highly 0 THB
educational elds that are quali ed to
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World Class Education That Doesn’ t Cost
The Earth
Compared to other international schools
in Thailand and South East Asia, Panyadee
o ers high qaulity education at an
attainable rate. This means that we have a
diverse range of students that embodies
the international identity of Panyadee.

Message From The Head

Dear Parents,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Panyadee, the British
International School of Samui.
At Panyadee, it is our goal to build strong bonds between ourselves
and our families. When we are able to focus on shared goals, we can
more successfully achieve the academic goals which have been
targeted.
To ful ll these academic goals, we have a fantastic team of
enthusiastic, professional teachers who commit to student-centred
approaches in the classrooms. This is further supported by our use of
the Cambridge International curriculum; which is internationally
recognised by universities and employers worldwide.

It is my core belief that a good school should act as a springboard for further opportunities, whether that is changing
school or moving on to university. Irrespective if we have a student for ve or fteen years; it is our intention that they
move on to the next stage with the greatest number of available opportunities open to them and with the highest level of
preparedness.
I have been fortunate to have been at Panyadee since 2006 and in this period we have not just focused upon academic
rigor. It is vitally important that children associate learning with happiness. Therefore, it has always been important for us
to maintain an environment where children are eager to learn but joy is also regularly attained. For us, the key benchmark
is that each day every student should be looking forward to attending school.
I am sure you are looking to nd a school in which you are secure in knowing that your child is in a ‘place to grow’ and will
gain the highest quality of education. You have found that at Panyadee.
Yours sincerely,

Giles Larkman
Headmaster

Our Community Watch
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Mr. Martin

The Teachers are the best part of Panyadee, they are very open and really
care about what they do. I just think it’s a fantastic school, if you look at all
of the school on Samui, Panyadee is the best, I strongly believe that.

Khun Ek

สิง่ สำคญั ท่เี ห็นในตัวลูกคือ เขามพี ัฒนาการจากการเรยี นรูโ ลกภายนอก
จากการทำความเขาใจเพ่ือนๆ ทำความเขาใจหลกั สตู ร ครูท่นี ี่เปน ครทู ไ่ี ม
เคยปด เดก็ เพราะชน้ันเด็กทกุ คนจึงสามารถแสดงออกไดในแบบของตัวเอง

Dr. Ekkasith & Khun Chonnikarn

นอ งๆใชภาษาอังกฤษเปน ภาษาหลัก มีความมนั่ ใจและกลาแสดงออก
กลา คดิ กลา ทำ นอ งๆกม็ คี วามสขุ ทีไ่ ดม าเรยี น เขาอยากมาโรงเรยี นทกุ วนั
ไมมวี นั ไหนท่ีไมอ ยากมาโรงเรียน

Khun Somchai & Khun Pariya

ปญ ญาดเี ปนโรงเรยี นทม่ี ที ้งั ปญญาและเรื่องดีๆ ลกู เรยี นทนี่ ี่แลว มคี วามสขุ
เขาอยากมาเจอเพ่อื น อยากมาเจอครู เรอื่ งของความอบอนุ และความรกั
เราพบไดทป่ี ญ ญาดี เหตุผลทเ่ี ลอื กปญ ญาดีเพราะเราเชอ่ื วา ท่นี ี่ดที ี่สุดสำหรบั ลูก

Miss Varvara

Panyadee is the most optimal choice for families on this island where
there’s a balance of price and qaulity of education. My girls are very
happy, they found new friends immediately. It was a very smooth
transition and only positive expereinces.





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