HeadStart International School
Chaofah / Cherngtalay, Phuket, Thailand
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Per year· 2026-27 school year
THB 347K–480K
about USD 10.4K–14.4K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
About
HeadStart International School in Phuket has two campuses, Chaofah City and Cherngtalay, and serves students aged 2 to 18 with a Cambridge-based curriculum.
Key facts
Curriculum
IGCSE · A Level · BTEC
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
1,600
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 50
Curriculum and academics
Curricula, explained
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.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
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.
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Fees
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 |
|---|---|
| Preschool | THB 347,000≈ USD 10.4K |
| EY-REC | THB 360,000≈ USD 10.8K |
| Y1-6 | THB 480,000≈ USD 14.4K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool | THB 347,000 (about USD 10.4K) |
| EY-REC | THB 360,000 (about USD 10.8K) |
| Y1-6 | THB 480,000 (about USD 14.4K) |
Source: school website (headstartphuket.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| HeadStart International School (this school) | THB 347,000 (about USD 10.4K) | THB 480,000 (about USD 14.4K) |
| British International School, Phuket | THB 489,000 (about USD 14.6K) | THB 982,700 (about USD 29.4K) |
| UWC Thailand | THB 345,000 (about USD 10.3K) | THB 933,000 (about USD 27.9K) |
| Life School Phuket | THB 55,000 (about USD 1.64K) | THB 240,000 (about USD 7.18K) |
| Montessori House Phuket International School | THB 241,000 (about USD 7.21K) | THB 305,700 (about USD 9.14K) |
| Lighthouse International School Phuket | THB 220,000 (about USD 6.58K) | THB 387,000 (about USD 11.6K) |
Source: school website (headstartphuket.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 8,000
- Enrolment fee
- THB 100,000
- Capital levy
- THB 75,000
- Deposit
- THB 75,000
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 (2026-11-05). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Student support
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Art
- Design
After-school activities
- Football
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Dance
- LAMDA
- Robotics
- Hobby Crafts
- Foreign Languages
- STEAM clubs
- Instrument lessons
- Academic boosters
- Creative clubs
- Chess
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- Accreditations
- pearson
- Memberships
- fobisia
- Inspection
- Education Development Trust · Outstanding
Licence
Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).
The essentials
Additional learning support
A learning support coordinator advises teachers and families, with access to a clinical psychologist and external specialists; some extra charges may apply.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
The school presents itself as offering British-style education, following UK frameworks and standards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs a Cambridge-based curriculum with IGCSE, A-Level and BTEC routes, plus an integrated sustainability strand.
- Cambridge International
- IGCSE
- A-Level
- BTEC
- EYFS
- Sustainability
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes IGCSE and A-Level results, stating 47% A or A* grades, and lists leading university destinations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Pastoral care supports students' personal, social and emotional development.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
A learning support team identifies and assesses students with additional educational needs and uses Individual Education Plans.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
An EAL support programme provides targeted English instruction during the school day and after school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counselling covers academic, personal, social and mental health issues, with resilience support such as mindfulness.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Child Protection Officers work with counselling and homeroom staff to protect students, and an anti-bullying week is held.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Campus community hubs and an alumni network encourage participation by parents and students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Runs sports academies in football, basketball and swimming, with some sessions on Saturdays.
- Football
- Basketball
- Swimming
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Provides academic boosters, STEAM clubs and extension programmes for advanced learners.
- Academic boosters
- STEAM clubs
- Extension programmes
- Very Able Pupils Programmes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Offers art, design, music, drama and CAPA performing arts, plus instrument lessons.
- CAPA
- Music
- Drama
- Art and design
- Instrument lessons
- LAMDA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Offers world language and Thai culture programmes, including English, Thai, Russian, Mandarin and French.
- Thai Language & Culture
- Foreign Languages
- Mandarin
- Russian
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Runs beach cleanups, student-led eco-committees and local community outreach.
- Beach cleanups
- Eco-Committees
- Community outreach
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English is the main language, with Thai, Russian, Mandarin and French offered, and first-language boosters.
- English
- Thai
- Russian
- Mandarin
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Cites an Outstanding rating from Education Development Trust and IGCSE and A-Level awards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Lists Cambridge International, ISQM accreditation, FOBISIA membership, Pearson Edexcel approval and DofE recognition.
- Cambridge International
- ISQM Accredited
- FOBISIA Member
- Pearson Edexcel Approved
- White Rose Maths Champion School
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families can book a tour or send an admissions enquiry, and enrolment and visa guidance is published.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
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