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Phuket International Schools
It's estimated that over 115,000 foreign ex-pats live in Phuket Thailand. Some of this population is school-aged children and Phuket has extraordinary international schools for learning.
Below is a list of Phuket International Schools with English-language curriculums with contact information for each school. We have also included the academic system, curriculum, ages, number of students, costs, and year found.
As Phuket is becoming more and more cosmopolitan, education choices on the island have increased for families who own property in Thailand or live in Thailand permanently.
British International School
Known for its outstanding holistic education and its remarkably strong academy structure and facilities, this Phuket International School is truly unique and offers both boarding and day student education.
A healthy and exceptional environment with a wide range of academic, artistic, and sporting opportunities, it's quite simply an education like no other.
The British International School (BIS) is an English medium, co-educational, day and boarding school, set within an extensive purpose-built campus. The 39-acre campus houses world-class facilities that enable students to excel at sports, and performance arts as well as in their academic studies.
This Phuket International School was established in 1996 and is home to some 850 students from 18 months to 18 years of age. The student population has over 36 different nationalities represented and is divided into two educational sections, primary and secondary schools.
The school's curriculum is based on the English GCSE and IGCSE programs which prepare students for entry to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma), an international university entrance qualification, recognized by higher educational institutions in over 100 countries.
Students lead a balanced, healthy, and happy life while at school.
Contact Details
Location: 59 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Kaew, Phuket District, 83000 Thailand
Location PIN: https://goo.gl/maps/m6c1Fp6xVpnQF6BWA
Phone: +66 (0) 76 238 711, 076 238 712 I
Website: https://www.bisphuket.ac.th/
Key Details
Academic System: International, British
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (DP), (MYP), (PYP)
Academically Selective: No
Religious Affiliations: None
School Year Starts: August
Language of Instruction: English
Ages: 2 to 18
Number of Students: 900
Costs: 266,800 - 840,000 THB
Year Founded: 1996
United World College Thailand
United World College (UWC) is a 3 program IB school situated in the North of Phuket Thailand welcoming students aged 2 years to 18 years old.
Formerly known as Phuket International Academy (PIA) before becoming United World College.
An articulated international school with boarding facilities. It is fully authorized to offer all 3 International Baccalaureate Programs of the PYP primary years program, the MYP middle years program, and the DP diploma years program.
UWC welcomes students and currently has a community of over 40 nationalities. The school firmly believes in the importance of a 'Good Heart, Balanced Mind, Healthy Body'. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning outside the classroom and service learning.
This Phuket International School has a holistic approach to education including embedding Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness that is blended into the curriculum. UWC is also a Thanyapura not-for-profit affiliate.
Contact Details
Location: 115/15 Moo 7, Thepkrasattri Road, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Thailand
Location PIN: https://goo.gl/maps/yKfk5AkatGeSmEHs7
Phone: +66 (0) 76 336 076
Website: https://uwcthailand.ac.th/
Key Details
Academic System: International
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (DP), (MYP), (PYP)
Academically Selective: No
Religious Affiliations: None
School Year Starts: August
Language of Instruction: English
Ages: 2 to 18
Number of Students: 490
Costs: 252,722 - 749,007 THB
Year Founded: 2008
HeadStart International School
Headstart International School Phuket (HeadStart) is a high-achieving, co-educational British International School located in the heart of Phuket. It offers the English national curriculum for students aged 2 to 18 years of age.
This Phuket International School is on the British National Curriculum in a global context for students from preschool through the secondary level. The school welcomes students from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds and values diversity as a key component of the curriculum. All core subjects are taught in English and students take Thai and Mandarin classes each week.
The Head Start curriculum focuses on developing ICT capability from year 1 and prepares secondary-level students for the IGCSE exams in a variety of subjects. The campus is centrally located in Phuket and has an extensive playground and football pitch on the school grounds.
Contact Details
Location: 41/6 Moo 5, Vichitsongkram Road, Vichit, Phuket 83000 Thailand
Location PIN: https://goo.gl/maps/yKfk5AkatGeSmEHs7
Phone: +66 (0) 76 612 876
Website: https://headstartphuket.com/
Key Details
Academic System: British
Curriculum: A-Levels, British Primary, (EYFS), (IGCSE), (GCSE)
Academically Selective: No
Religious Affiliations: None
School Year Starts: August
Language of Instruction: English
Ages: 2 to 18
Number of Students: 700
Costs: 250,000 - 400,000 THB
Year Founded: 2005
Kajonkiet International School
Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KISP) is a new international school offering the British National Curriculum. Hidden away in the quiet area of Kathu, the 21-acre campus provides the facilities to create a fantastic learning environment. There are vast indoor and outdoor learning areas with first-class sports facilities, ICT, and classroom resources.
KISP has an experienced and enthusiastic team of qualified practitioners and currently provides the early year foundation stage (pre-nursery, nursery, and reception) and key stages 1 and 2.
Contact Details
Location: Soi the Valley 1, Pra Phuket Keaw Road, Kathu, Phuket 83120 Thailand
Location PIN: https://goo.gl/maps/a8dySkKqhHNh9ffX6
Phone: +66 (0) 76 684 445 or 089 652 7599
Website: https://www.kisp.academy/
Key Details
Academic System: International
Curriculum: A-Levels, (IGCSE), (GCSE)
Academically Selective: No
Religious Affiliations: None
School Year Starts: August
Language of Instruction: English
Ages: 2 to 18
Number of Students: 1,500
Costs: 241,215 - 384,610 THB
Year Founded: 1954
Quality Schools International
Quality Schools International Phuket (QSI) was founded in order to provide quality education in the English language for expatriate (ex-pats) children living in the international community. This Phuket International School accepts students from nursery to grade 12 and follows an American curriculum.
Locals who want their children to be educated in English are also accepted. The school recognizes that most of the students might only be enrolled for two or three years and have diverse educational backgrounds.
QSI has 33 schools in 25 countries. In Phuket, the school has more than 100 students. Thai is taught both as a native and a non-native language.
Contact Details
Location: 81/4 Moo 1, Chalermphrakiat Ror 9 Road, Kathu, Phuket 83120 Thailand
Location PIN: https://goo.gl/maps/a8dySkKqhHNh9ffX6
Phone: +66 (0) 76 304 312 or 076 354 077
Website: https://www.qsi.org/phuket/
Key Details
Academic System: American
Curriculum: Advanced Placement, SAT
Academically Selective: No
Religious Affiliations: None
School Year Starts: August
Language of Instruction: English
Ages: 2 to 18
Number of Students: 110
Costs: Not published
Year Founded: 2000
Montessori House Phuket International School
Rawai Progressive International School (MHP) was founded in 1998 and is a private school also known by many locals as the Montessori School because of its Montessori educational philosophy.
The levels taught here are the Children's House Program (kindergarten) for children aged 3 to 6, lower elementary for ages 6 to 9, and upper elementary for ages 9 to 12.
This Phuket International School is located in Rawai next to Friendship Beach in the South of the island.
Location: 14/1 Moo 5, Viset Road, Rawai, Phuket 83120 Thailand
Location PIN: https://goo.gl/maps/JdWZo1M9KfYVXZX99
Phone: +66 (0) 76 289 200 or 076 288 281
Curriculum: Montessori
Language of Instruction: English
Ages: 3 to 12
Number of Students: Not published
Costs: 218,400 - 276,700 THB
Website: https://www.montessori-thailand.com/
Lighthouse Academy
Founded in 2017 by parents and entrepreneurs, Lighthouse Academy (Lighthouse) has a unique vision to help students find their own educational way. Lighthouse endeavors to identify the unique strengths and abilities of each child whilst helping them overcome weaknesses.
While most Phuket International Schools have a one-size-fits-all mentality, Lighthouse's education is completely focused on the child in a positive, encouraging environment.
Location: 79, Soi Sermsuk, Rawai, Phuket 83130 Thailand
Location PIN: https://goo.gl/maps/rVsixo9eviPGmZZP6
Phone: +66 (0) 62 305 0286
Curriculum: American, Christian
Language of Instruction: English
Ages: 2 to 18
Number of Students: Not published
Costs: 188,000 - 238,000 THB
Website: https://www.lighthousephuket.com/
Berda Claude International School
In today's complicated world, it is more important than ever that our children understand what it means to be a global citizen. At Berda Claude International School (BCIS) Phuket we pride ourselves on our multicultural learning environment and community. Our students don't just become bilingual they become immersed in a number of diverse cultures and communities.
Our student body comprises close to 60 different nationalities which allow students to learn and appreciate all cultures and ethnicities from around the world, while our teachers and staff are globally minded and encourage our students to become inter-culturally adept global citizens.
Location: 28/89 Moo 4, Chalong, Phuket 83130 Thailand
Location PIN: https://goo.gl/maps/vrRstyYgrCF4R7hf6
Phone: +66 (0) 76 606 204
Curriculum: British, French
Language of Instruction: English
Ages: 2 to 16
Number of Students: Not published
Costs: 218,000 - 358,000 THB
Website: https://bcisphuket.com/
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