International schools in Phuket
26 international schools in Phuket. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Living
Each item shows its source and the date we checked it. Check the source again before you move.
Schooling
Education: American, British, IB and many more curricula
The International Schools Association of Thailand lists American (AP, SAT preparation), British (IGCSE, A-Level) and IB (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) schools, plus other national curricula, the IPC and approaches such as Montessori. As of 2026-11-01 our directory lists 25 schools in Phuket (still growing).
- American, British and IB all available
- 25 schools in our directory
Source:International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)GuideChecked 2026-11-01
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 33.8°C, coolest-month low 23.9°C
Normals from Thai Meteorological Department on the WMO World Weather Information Service: the warmest month (Mar) averages a high of 33.8°C, the coolest (Jan) a low of 23.9°C, and yearly rainfall is about 2,238 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.
- Mar average high 33.8°C
- Jan average low 23.9°C
- About 2,238 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-11-01
Prices and living conditions in Thailand
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$4.6 |
| Bulgogi bibimbap · 1 serving | US$8.5 |
| Kimchi Jjigae Set Meal · 1 serving | US$8.3 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$1.4 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano Tall) · 1 cup | US$3.7 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 600ml | US$0.3 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$0.6 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$0.3 |
| Metro fare · Base Fare | US$0.5 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$1.1 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 146
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
THB 220K – THB 983K
≈ USD 6,517 – ≈ USD 29.1K
Based on 15 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- British (IGCSE/A Level)12 · 46%
- American (AP)5 · 19%
- IB4 · 15%
- French3 · 12%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ3 · 12%
- Montessori / alternative2 · 8%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 12 | 41% |
| American (AP) | 5 | 17% |
| IB | 4 | 14% |
| French | 3 | 10% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 3 | 10% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 7% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 12 | 41% |
| American (AP) | 5 | 17% |
| IB | 4 | 14% |
| French | 3 | 10% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 3 | 10% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 7% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| THB 200K – THB 260K | 7 |
| THB 260K – THB 320K | 4 |
| THB 320K – THB 380K | 2 |
| THB 380K – THB 440K | 0 |
| THB 440K – THB 500K | 2 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-02)
Schools with the most complete information
British International School, PhuketIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From THB 489K a year
UWC ThailandIB · Ages 2–18From THB 345K a year
BCIS International School PhuketBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · French · Ages 2–18From THB 302K a year
Buds International School PhuketAmerican (AP) · Ages 1–12- École Française Jean de La FontaineFrench · Ages 3–12
Glenalmond Phuket International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 1–11From THB 270K a year- HeadStart International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From THB 347K a year
Kajonkiet International School PhuketBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From THB 285K a year
Map
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Guides and sources for Thailand
- International Schools in Thailand at a Glance: Curricula, Accreditation and Dependant Visa BasicsA overview of the curricula offered by Thailand's international schools, the legal accreditation requirement, the school structure and the oversight bodies. The dependant visa section only relays what the embassy guide says.
- Assignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAEFor parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
- What school accreditation (CIS, WASC, NEASC, Cognia, BSO) tells youAccreditation means a school meets an outside body's standards and is reviewed regularly. Methods and cycles differ, so check both the status and the latest report.
The revision of Thailand's visa exemption and VoA schemes, 2026 (for ordinary passport holders)
Official sourceGovernment Public Relations Department (PRD), ThailandChecked 2026-11-02
Thailand's basic education: 12 years free, nine years compulsory
Official sourceMinistry of Education, Thailand (Office of the Permanent Secretary)Checked 2026-10-30
Thailand's international schools: many curricula, mandatory accreditation
GuideInternational Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)Checked 2026-10-29
Thailand assignment families: Non-O visas for dependants of Non-B holders
Official sourceRoyal Thai Embassy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand)Checked 2026-10-29
How Thailand's OPEC reviews international-school curricula (2026 manual)
Official sourceOffice of the Private Education Commission (OPEC), Ministry of Education, ThailandChecked 2026-04-20
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AI panel discussions
The AI panel is a fictional panel built from parents' public experiences and official sources · not a review of any school
- AI panelHow to spot an unlicensed 'international school' (Korea included)The name 'international school' alone does not tell you whether the studies are officially recognised. Please share how you checked, in Korea and elsewhere.
- AI panelChoosing your first international school: where to startThis is the question parents moving abroad for the first time ask most. There are so many schools that it is hard to know where to begin. Let's hear experiences in three parts: licensing and accreditation, curriculum, and the commute.
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