HeadStart International School Cherngtalay
นานาชาติเฮดสตาร์ท เชิงทะเล
- IGCSE
- A Level
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 10.3K–14.3K
THB 347K–480K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
HeadStart International School, Phuket, with a Cherngtalay campus and a Chaofah City campus. Serves over 1,600 students from ages 2 to 18 in Foundation, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, offering IGCSE, A-Level and BTEC pathways.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE · A Level · BTEC
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
1,600
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
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 |
|---|---|
| Preschool | THB 347,000≈ USD 10.3K |
| EY-REC | THB 360,000≈ USD 10.7K |
| Y1-6 | THB 480,000≈ USD 14.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool | THB 347,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
| EY-REC | THB 360,000 (about USD 10.7K) |
| Y1-6 | THB 480,000 (about USD 14.3K) |
Source: school website (headstartphuket.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| HeadStart International School Cherngtalay (this school) | THB 347,000 (about USD 10.3K) | THB 480,000 (about USD 14.3K) |
| British International School, Phuket | 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) |
Source: school website (headstartphuket.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 8,000
- Enrolment fee
- THB 100,000
- 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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Service
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 47%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Thai
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Design
After-school activities
- Sports academies
- Football
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Dance
- LAMDA
- Robotics
- Hobby crafts
- STEAM clubs
- Modern foreign languages
- Academic boosters
- Instrument lessons
- Creative arts and design clubs
Request a school tour
Sign in to request a tour. You can follow its status on your page.
Sign in to requestAccreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- ONESQA, pearson, CIE
- Memberships
- fobisia
- Inspection
- Education Development Trust · Outstanding
Licence
OPEC 국제학교 명부 2026 (2026-11-01 확인)
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
A Learning Support team identifies and assesses students with additional educational needs and supports them with individual education plans.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
ECAs run Monday to Friday in afternoon slots, with Friday sessions starting and ending 20 minutes earlier.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
The school publishes bus schedules, routes and transport policies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
House system
Students belong to houses that compete in house competitions, and winning houses receive reward trips.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers key-stage pathways from early years to university, including IGCSE, A-Level and BTEC courses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
IGCSE pass rate is 100%, with 42% of IGCSE students getting A* or A. 47% of A-Level results were A or A*. 60% of BTEC Year 13 students earned Distinction or Distinction Star.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
A Student Support team focuses on students' personal, social and emotional development.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Students with additional educational needs get individual education plans, regularly reviewed, and the school can refer families to outside specialists.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
The EAL programme uses Fast ForWord, with four sessions during the school day and one after school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
School counsellors support students and parents on academic, personal, social and wellbeing issues, and the school has access to a clinical psychologist.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
Runs parent meetings, an alumni network, Friday markets and other community events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Offers academic boosters, extension programmes, STEAM clubs and programmes for very able pupils.
- Academic boosters
- STEAM clubs
- Extension programmes
- Very Able Pupils Programmes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Through CAPA, students study art, design, technology, music and drama and have performance opportunities.
- Creative and performing arts
- Art and design
- Music
- Drama
- School choir
- Junior CAPA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Offers Thai language and culture programmes and several world language classes.
- Thai Language and Culture
- World Languages
- Modern foreign languages
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Runs community outreach, regular beach cleanups and student-led eco-committees.
- Beach cleanups
- Eco-Committees
- Community outreach
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Houses and values programmes encourage students to lead with purpose.
- Houses
- Values and leadership
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Runs sports academies in football, swimming and basketball with professional coaching.
- Football academy
- Basketball academy
- Swimming academy
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Offers English, Thai, Russian, Mandarin and French.
- English
- Thai
- Russian
- Mandarin
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Holds sports, primary and secondary awards ceremonies to recognise student achievements.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Holds Cambridge International recognition, FOBISIA membership, Pearson Edexcel approval, ONESQA accreditation for the Thai programme, and an Education Development Trust rating.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Provides an enrolment guide and visa information, and families can book a tour online.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
Similar schools
- HeadStart International School
IGCSE · A Level · BTEC
THB 347K–480K (about USD 10.3K–14.3K)
Glenalmond Phuket International SchoolUK EYFS · British · IGCSE
THB 270K–950K (about USD 8.05K–28.3K)
BCIS International School PhuketUK EYFS · IGCSE · A Level
THB 302K–503K (about USD 9K–15K)
Kajonkiet International School PhuketUK EYFS · British · IGCSE
THB 285K–454K (about USD 8.49K–13.5K)
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · PhuketUpdated 2026-11-06
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- School photos
- Class size and teacher ratio