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Early childhood school in Phuket, Thailand, part of the HEI Schools group. Inspired by Finnish early education and play-based learning, offering the IB Primary Years Programme, with plans to extend to the IB Middle Years Programme from 2027.
Key facts
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Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB PYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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)Not here
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
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Licence
Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Based on the Finnish education model and founded in partnership with the University of Helsinki, Finland.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Works with HEI headquarters. University of Helsinki education experts, as co-founders, are part of the daily working team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers the IB Primary Years Programme with an inquiry-based approach focused on critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving. Plans to add the MYP from Grade 6 in 2027.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Location
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