British International School, Phuket
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 14.6K–29.3K
THB 489K–983K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
English-medium, co-educational day and boarding school in Phuket, Thailand, founded in 1996. Ages 2 to 18, on a 44-acre campus. Offers IGCSE, the IB Diploma and BTEC programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE · IB Diploma · BTEC
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
1,100
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1996
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery | THB 489,000≈ USD 14.6K |
| Reception | THB 489,000≈ USD 14.6K |
| Year 1 | THB 750,000≈ USD 22.4K |
| Year 2 | THB 750,000≈ USD 22.4K |
| Year 3 | THB 750,000≈ USD 22.4K |
| Year 4 | THB 755,900≈ USD 22.5K |
| Year 5 | THB 758,300≈ USD 22.6K |
| Year 6 | THB 767,700≈ USD 22.9K |
| Year 7 | THB 977,900≈ USD 29.1K |
| Year 8 | THB 977,900≈ USD 29.1K |
| Year 9 | THB 982,700≈ USD 29.3K |
| Year 10 | THB 982,700≈ USD 29.3K |
| Year 11 | THB 960,200≈ USD 28.6K |
| Year 12 | THB 982,700≈ USD 29.3K |
| Year 13 | THB 960,200≈ USD 28.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | THB 489,000 (about USD 14.6K) |
| Reception | THB 489,000 (about USD 14.6K) |
| Year 1 | THB 750,000 (about USD 22.4K) |
| Year 2 | THB 750,000 (about USD 22.4K) |
| Year 3 | THB 750,000 (about USD 22.4K) |
| Year 4 | THB 755,900 (about USD 22.5K) |
| Year 5 | THB 758,300 (about USD 22.6K) |
| Year 6 | THB 767,700 (about USD 22.9K) |
| Year 7 | THB 977,900 (about USD 29.1K) |
| Year 8 | THB 977,900 (about USD 29.1K) |
| Year 9 | THB 982,700 (about USD 29.3K) |
| Year 10 | THB 982,700 (about USD 29.3K) |
| Year 11 | THB 960,200 (about USD 28.6K) |
| Year 12 | THB 982,700 (about USD 29.3K) |
| Year 13 | THB 960,200 (about USD 28.6K) |
Source: school website (bisphuket.ac.th) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| British International School, Phuket (this school) | THB 489,000 (about USD 14.6K) | THB 982,700 (about USD 29.3K) |
| UWC Thailand | THB 345,000 (about USD 10.3K) | THB 933,000 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Buds International School Phuket | THB 159,000 (about USD 4.74K) | THB 189,000 (about USD 5.63K) |
| Montessori House Phuket International School | THB 241,000 (about USD 7.18K) | THB 305,700 (about USD 9.11K) |
| Lighthouse International School Phuket | THB 220,000 (about USD 6.56K) | THB 387,000 (about USD 11.5K) |
| Ruamrudee International School Phuket | THB 486,000 (about USD 14.5K) | THB 766,000 (about USD 22.8K) |
Source: school website (bisphuket.ac.th) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 6,000
- Enrolment fee
- THB 200,000
- Deposit
- THB 150,000
- Bus
- THB 99,900
- EAL support
- THB 147,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% on tuition for the second-eldest child currently at BISP; 15% for the third and subsequent children (new students from AY 2025/26)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Service
- Outdoor education
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 96%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
Sports
- Football
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Golf
- Aerial arts
- Gymnastics
Arts
- Art and design
- Performing arts
- Drama
- Music
After-school activities
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
- Football
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Golf
- Drama
- Music
- Expeditions
- Leaders for Tomorrow
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS, fobisia
Licence
Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Provides personalised, inclusive learning support, with access to speech therapy, occupational therapy, educational psychologists and counsellors.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Founded in Thailand, it began as a partnership with the UK independent school sector.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Boarding arrangements
A day and boarding school with over 100 students in boarding.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A Board of Governors, appointed by the owners, oversees the school. An Executive Committee makes operational decisions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Runs IGCSE, the IB Diploma and BTEC programmes. Offers a range of IB subject and language options.
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma Programme
- BTEC Business
- BTEC Sport
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes 2025 IGCSE grades and IB Diploma candidate numbers by year, plus university application information.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
English as an additional language (EAL)
An English Language Acquisition (ELA) programme supports multilingual learners.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Wellbeing is one of the three strands of the school's model. A wellbeing and counselling team supports students and parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Child protection policy follows the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Thai law, is reviewed annually, and names designated safeguarding leads.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1996 on the vision of Thai educators. Renamed British International School Phuket in 2005.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A voluntary PTA organises events and supports parent-school communication, but has no authority over educational decisions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A 44-acre campus with grassy, tree-lined avenues on the island of Phuket.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Runs sports programmes in football, swimming, tennis, golf and aerial arts, and hosts sport events.
- Football
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Golf
- Aerial Arts
- Gymnastics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Takes part in maths, science, robotics and coding competitions, and reports multiple awards.
- Maths challenges
- Physics challenges
- Biology challenges
- VEX robotics
- Coding challenges
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Offers art and design, performing arts, drama and music, with annual art exhibitions and trips.
- Art and Design
- Performing Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Annual art exhibitions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students in Years 10 to 13 can take part in the Duke of Edinburgh International Award at all three levels.
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
- Leaders for Tomorrow
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
IB Diploma language options include English, Spanish, Mandarin, Thai, French and Russian.
- English A
- Spanish B
- Mandarin B
- Thai A
- French B
- Russian A
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Reports a 2010 Thai Prime Minister's Export Award and recognition at a 2010 education expo for facilities and curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Lists Cambridge Assessment International Education and the International Baccalaureate as accreditations and affiliations.
- Cambridge Assessment International Education
- International Baccalaureate
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Scholarships
Academic scholarships for Year 10 or Year 12 entry range from 20% to 100%. Sports and art scholarships are also offered.
- Academic
- Sports
- Art
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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