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BCIS Phuket is located in Chalong, in the southern part of Phuket Island, Thailand. The campus sits between the popular residential areas of Rawai, Nai Harn, and Kathu, and is approximately 15–30 minutes from major shopping centres like Central Festival and local beaches. It is easily accessible by main roads such as Chaofa West Road and is situated near essential amenities including hospitals and supermarkets.
BCIS Phuket is divided into Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form sections. The school admits children from 18 months old in its Early Years Centre and continues through Year 13 or Terminale, depending on the curriculum stream. Both British and French academic pathways are available throughout these levels.
BCIS Phuket is a co-educational day school offering both British and French curriculum streams for students aged 18 months to 18 years.
BCIS Phuket provides additional learning support for students with mild to moderate learning, emotional, behavioural, and communication needs. Support is delivered through in-class assistance and small group interventions, overseen by a dedicated Student Support Team. Individual learning plans are developed and regularly reviewed to target areas such as literacy, social communication, and emotional regulation. The team includes a SEN Coordinator and Student Learning Coach who work closely with teachers and families to ensure each student’s needs are met effectively.
BCIS Phuket is not affiliated with a specific national government but offers both the British (Cambridge) and French national curricula.
BCIS Phuket is not affiliated with any religion. It welcomes students and families of all cultural and religious backgrounds.
At BCIS Phuket, the school day typically begins at 8:00 am and runs through to 3:00 pm for most academic lessons, Monday to Friday. The day is structured around seven teaching periods, with a short morning break and a lunch break. After 3:00 pm, students can take part in a range of extracurricular clubs and activities, which may extend the school day until 5:00 pm. This structure applies across both the British and French curriculum streams.
BCIS Phuket offers a scheduled school bus service for students from Year 1 to Year 13. Pick‑up times run between 6:30 am and 7:00 am, with afternoon departures from 3:30 pm to 3:45 pm. Students travel in minibuses equipped with seatbelts and supervised by attendants. The bus routes cover areas including Rawai/Chalong, Phuket Town, Cape Panwa, Cherngtalay, Patong, Kamala, Kata, and Karon. Services during school camps are charged weekly with flat-rate fees.
Application Fees
A one-time entrance fee of THB 75,000 is required for all new students. This includes a non-refundable registration fee of THB 10,000 and a refundable deposit of THB 50,000, returned upon withdrawal with one term’s notice. Continuing students are charged an annual re-registration fee of THB 5,000.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
British Curriculum Stream
Nursery – Reception: THB 281,800
Year 1 – Year 2: THB 337,600
Year 3 – Year 6: THB 380,500
Year 7 – Year 9: THB 460,200
Year 10 – Year 13 (IGCSE & A Levels): THB 468,900
Fees are billed by term as follows:
Term 1: 40%
Term 2: 30%
Term 3: 30%
Additional Fees
Uniforms, textbooks, Cambridge and exam fees, specialist academies, extracurricular activities, and after-school clubs are charged separately. Lunch, library access, and accident insurance (up to THB 30,000) are included in the tuition fees.
Transportation Fees
Rawai/Chalong route: THB 1,350/week
Phuket Town, Cape Panwa, Cherngtalay, Patong, Kamala, Kata, and Karon: THB 1,650/week
All buses are equipped with seatbelts and are supervised by attendants. Transport fees are invoiced monthly.
Learning Support
If additional educational support is required beyond the school’s provisions, families must privately arrange and fund a Student Learning Coach (SLC) to assist in class and during school activities.
Sibling Discount
Second child: 5% tuition discount
Third child and beyond: 10% tuition discount
Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding facilities.
Refund Policy
The refundable deposit is returned with a one-term notice of withdrawal. Other refund terms are not publicly specified.
Payment Options
Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card through the school’s finance office.
BCIS Phuket International School, located in Chalong, Thailand, is a co-educational day school serving children aged 18 months to 18 years. The school offers two distinct academic streams: the British Cambridge pathway (from EYFS through A Levels) and the French National Curriculum, both taught on a single integrated campus. With average class sizes of 17, the school promotes close teacher-student interaction. BCIS is particularly recognised for its STEM facilities, including Phuket’s only school-based planetarium, hydroponics lab, robotics centre, and a horticultural research space. Students from both curriculum streams share access to the sports complex, Olympic-size swimming pool, and outdoor learning areas. The school community includes over 50 nationalities and offers support for English as an Additional Language. After-school activities span creative, academic, and service-oriented clubs. This structure provides students with a multilingual, multicultural environment that supports academic progression aligned with international benchmarks.
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