dischool.ac.th/en
Christian
Updated July 2026
ACSI
WASC
Daniel International School is a Christian-based international school in Surat Thani, Thailand, providing a holistic, concept-based curriculum for students aged 2 to 15. It is committed to academic excellence and the development of well-rounded global citizens through a trilingual learning environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Daniel International School is rooted in Christian values and aims to develop students who impact the world with intelligence, integrity, and love. The school emphasizes holistic education, focusing on personal transformation through discernment, ethical standards, and service to others. It strives to cultivate students who are confident, culturally aware, and capable of transferring knowledge to real-life applications.
Programmes
The school offers an internationally based, concept-based curriculum that integrates core subjects with Arts, Physical & Health Education, Mandarin Chinese, and Thai Language & Culture. Instruction is delivered in a trilingual environment, and classrooms are equipped with Smart TVs and individual laptops to support inquiry-based learning. The school is a member of ACSI and is pursuing WASC accreditation.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides a Boarding Family Program for students living outside of Surat Thani, offering a home environment with host parents who support physical, mental, and spiritual needs. This program includes laundry services, transportation, meals, and study support, with options for English or Chinese language environments. Additionally, a need-based scholarship program is available for Thai students entering Grades 5–10.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- Is dischool.ac.th/en a day or boarding school?
- dischool.ac.th/en is a boarding school.
- What accreditations does dischool.ac.th/en hold?
- dischool.ac.th/en holds accreditations including ACSI and WASC.
- Where is dischool.ac.th/en located?
- dischool.ac.th/en is an international school in Surat Thani, Thailand.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school accepts applications throughout the year for students from Nursery to Grade 10. The admissions process includes an application submission, a screening test (covering English via WIDA, Thai, Mathematics via MAP, and Chinese), and an interview with the Head of School. A non-refundable application fee of 5,000 baht is required, and successful applicants are invited to an orientation meeting.
Calendar
The school office operates Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is closed on weekends and public holidays. Detailed academic dates are available via the school's downloadable calendar.
Facilities
About the campus
Located on a 7.5-acre campus in Surat Thani near the Thapi River, the school features a modern learning complex with specialized classrooms for Science, Fine Arts, and Food Nutrition. The central Literacy & Research Learning Center Hub includes an amphitheater, group learning areas, and library resources. Sports facilities include a soccer field, a 120-meter running track, and courts for basketball, volleyball, and Takraw.
- Brian Van TasselHEAD OF SCHOOL
Brian Van Tassel has over 24 years of working experience at the International Christian School of Hong Kong, where he served as a Math Teacher, Academic Dean, High School Principal, and in roles related to Co-Curricular Education and Pastoral Care.
- Dr. Thomas J. PenlandFOUNDING HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dr. Thomas J. Penland is an international educator with 10 years of experience in Malaysia, 7 years as a principal of two US public high schools, and 25 years founding two international schools in South Korea. He successfully led two schools to become three-program IB schools and has served as a WASC Visiting Committee chairperson for 25 years.
- Stone and Yuk LeeFOUNDERS
Stone and Yuk Lee are professional educators from Hong Kong who have been serving in the education field since the 1990s. They hold degrees in Chinese Language and Literature from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and master's degrees from Columbia International University in the USA. Their background includes teaching in secondary schools and working as language support officers in the Hong Kong Education Department.