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The school provides two internationally accredited pathways: Cambridge International (British) and the French National curriculum, with progression to IGCSEs, A Levels, Brevet and the French Baccalaureate. The learning journey covers ages 2 to 18. The main languages of instruction are English and French, and there is targeted English language support (EAL) with a Cambridge English programme offered at three levels. Translanguaging is encouraged, allowing home languages to enhance learning across the curriculum.
The senior campus features an art workshop, gallery and fashion design area, a blackbox theatre, music studios, and photography/media spaces. The junior campus hosts a dance studio and additional creative spaces. The campus environment supports STEAM through the planetarium and dedicated spaces for creative and artistic exploration.
The school hosts a multilingual community with over 50 nationalities and more than 30 languages represented. English and French are the main languages of education, with translanguaging used to strengthen learning across languages. Students follow British and French curricula, from age 2 to 18, and have access to English language support (EAL). Through the International Schools Partnership network, students gain international exchanges and global opportunities.
The school offers a broad extracurricular programme, including a wide range of clubs and sports opportunities. Facilities include a FIFA-standard pitch, a synthetic turf pitch, a rooftop tennis court, basketball and volleyball facilities, and a range of swimming options across campuses. The planetarium and other high-end facilities support enrichment in science, technology, arts and performance.
BCIS emphasises global citizenship and community involvement, with annual initiatives focused on social responsibility and environmental conservation. The school supports a diverse, inclusive community of students from over 50 nationalities. Local and global outreach is integrated into the learning experience.
Students develop life skills and leadership capabilities through the Cambridge-aligned framework and ISP programmes, with global skill-building opportunities and exchanges. The school participates in ISP networks to connect students with international opportunities and leadership experiences. The leadership team and staff sustain a culture of independent learning and personal development.
Safeguarding is central to school life, with a dedicated safeguarding team, comprehensive policies and a wellbeing programme supported by school counsellors. The campus environment includes modern learning spaces, two purpose-built campuses and safety measures that support student welfare and health. The school provides health and safety measures, clear emergency guidelines and 24/7 supervision to ensure a secure learning surroundings.
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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