Education in Phuket: Top International Schools on the Island

Phuket is increasingly popular among international families — not just for its beaches and lifestyle, but also for its high-quality international education. The island offers a wide range of curricula, safe surroundings, and a nurturing environment for children.

Why families choose Phuket for education?
Diverse Curricula: British, American, Canadian, and IB programs

• Safe Infrastructure: modern campuses in peaceful areas

• English Language Education: opens doors to top universities

• Healthy Environment: ideal for outdoor activities and child development

British International School Phuket (BISP)
The island’s oldest and most prestigious school, established in 1996, with a large, modern campus. The British curriculum balances academic success with student well-being.

Accepts children from age 3

Tuition: $11,000–$25,000/year

Native English-speaking teachers

Numerous sports clubs, including the elite BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy

IB program

English instruction

Russian-speaking staff available

Location: North Phuket, near airport

Tuition: $8,000–$21,400/year

Lighthouse Academy
Small class sizes (~10 students)

Canadian curriculum

Prepares students for IGCSE, GED, SAT

Starts from age 2

Tuition: $4,500–$5,500/year

Offers Cambridge and French programs

About 400 students

Tuition: $6,300–$10,300/year

Buds International School Phuket
Located in Chalong

American (California-based) curriculum

Ages: 18 months to 12 years

Tuition: $4,000–$4,500/year

Levels: preschool to high school

Standardized SAT testing

Finnish-style international curriculum

Focus on low-stress learning and mental well-being

Around 120 students

Tuition: $6,200–$8,500/year

Kajonkiet International School Phuket

British curriculum (IGCSE), located in Chalong

Tuition: $7,000–$11,200/year

My daughter’s first school in Phuket — we were impressed by the teaching quality and parent community. We later moved to BISP for location reasons, but HeadStart has since opened a new campus in Bang Tao, near Blue Tree.

British curriculum (IGCSE)

Accepts children from age 2

Tuition: $10,000–$14,000/year

The area around the new campus is home to premium residential projects like Botanica and Trichada — ideal for families who value comfort and convenience.

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