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Special Educational Needs (SEN)

At Samakee, we place great importance on identifying special educational needs (SEN) early so that we can help children as quickly as possible. Once it has been decided that your child has SEN, staff working with your child take into account the Samakee SEN Policy. The policy describes how we help children with special educational needs at Samakee through a step-by-step or graduated approach.

Our graduated approach recognises that children and young people learn in different ways and can have different kinds or levels of SEN. So increasingly, step-by-step, specialist expertise is brought in to help our school with the difficulties that a child may have.

If your child does not seem to be making enough progress or needs a lot more extra help, the school may contact parents so that an assessment can be carried out for your child by a Developmental Paediatrician at Merak Clinic. This is only required for a very small number of children and is only necessary if the school cannot provide all the help that your child needs. It is usually only required for children who have the most significant and long-term special educational needs which need a very detailed assessment.

The approach may include:
an individually-designed learning programme
extra help from a learning support assistant who may be assigned to your child. This occurs if it is decided by the multidisciplinary team that your child is unable to access the curriculum independently. The decision is reached and agreed on by all people working with the child.
being taught individually or in a small group for regular short periods
drawing up a personal plan in liaison with Merak and or our Inclusion Leader, including setting targets for improvement, regular review of progress before setting new targets.
Merak HomeSchool meetings with parents, carers, Merak therapists and teachers who work with your child.

Samakee At a Glance

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St. Andrews Samakee : A Quality Education You Can Trust

Our curriculum is strategically designed to build critical thinking, creativity, and independence. This commitment to excellence is reinforced by internationally recognised UK accreditations for quality education.

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St. Andrews Samakee: A Nurturing, Family-Focused Start

From Little Learners (ages 1-2) to Year 9, we foster confidence, creativity, and joy in a supportive environment. Our foundation is built on strong values, wellbeing, and community, where every child feels secure.

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St. Andrews Samakee : Personalised & Experiential Learning

We deliver personalised teaching through small class sizes, ensuring individual attention. Our approach centres on hands-on, experiential learning both inside and outside the classroom to deepen understanding.

Discover what makes St. Andrews Samakee International School truly Outstanding! 

At Samakee, every child is encouraged to grow with confidence, creativity, and joy in a nurturing, family-focused environment.

From Little Learners (ages 1–2) to Year 9, students benefit from:
✔️ A strong emphasis on values, wellbeing & community
✔️ Personalised teaching & small class sizes
✔️ Hands-on, experiential learning inside & outside the classroom
✔️ A curriculum that builds critical thinking, creativity & independence
✔️ Internationally recognised accreditations for quality education 

Two Prestigious Honours:

Thailand’s First & Longest-Held ISQM Gold Level School (since May 2012)

ISQM Report

 

Outstanding British School Overseas (BSO)

BSO Report

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Samakee is a close-knit community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential. Whether exploring science experiments, creating art, or engaging in outdoor learning, children enjoy a rich and balanced education that prepares them for the future.