Buds International School Phuket

• Curriculum

  American

• Ages

  Ages 1–12

• Language

  English

• Type

  International school

• Fee level

  Lower fees

One-off costs

Application fee

THB 10,000

Enrolment fee

THB 20,000

Bus

THB 2,500

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)

Entry process

Entrance exam, Interview

Sibling discount

10% for a second full-time child, 15% for a third child from the same family

Nurse on site

Yes

School bus

Yes

Lunch included

Yes

Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).

• School day structure

  Open weekdays 7:30am–5pm. Extra English and Thai classes run 3–4pm, with aftercare available.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Bus service

  School buses with child safety seats are available.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Boarding arrangements

  Does not provide overnight stays or evening or weekend care.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Governance and ownership

  Described as run by a Holland-American and Thai management team. The school states it is licensed by Thai education authorities.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Curriculum

  Follows California Common Core standards with an English-focused, balanced curriculum and small classes.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Academic calendar

  Open link

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Social and emotional learning (SEL)

  Uses group games, sharing and shared activities to build children's social skills from an early age.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Safeguarding

  Describes a locked gate, padded play areas and a trained nurse on staff as safety measures.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• History

  Started in the early 1990s by a Thai educator and described as Phuket's oldest bilingual nursery and kindergarten. Moved into a newer purpose-built building.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Facilities overview

  Has a playground, library and computer room, dining room, nursery area and school buses.

  • Playground
  • Library and computer room
  • Dining room
  • Nursery
  • School buses

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Sports facilities

  Has a football field. Tennis courts and a swimming pool are used off campus.

  • Football field
  • Swimming (off campus)
  • Tennis courts (off campus)

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Academic facilities

  Has a library and a computer room.

  • Library
  • Computer room

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Arts and creative

  Offers arts and crafts activities.

  • Arts and Crafts

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Cultural and language

  Runs Thai festival and seasonal cultural activities.

  • Loy Krathong
  • Songkran
  • Halloween

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Language provision

  English is the main language of instruction. Thai is also taught, with extra English and Thai classes after school.

  • English
  • Thai

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Bilingual teaching

  Described as a bilingual nursery and kindergarten, teaching English alongside Thai, math and science.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Awards

  Reports receiving awards for excellence from Thai government education authorities.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Accreditations

  Licensed and regulated by the Thailand Ministry of Education and Phuket province authorities.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Admissions

  Requires an application form and a copy of passport or birth certificate. Grade 3–6 applicants take an entrance exam and interview.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

4/6 Moo 2, Soi Palai 2, Chaofa east Rd, Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83130