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English and French are the main languages of instruction. Thai is mandatory for all age groups, while Chinese and Spanish are offered as additional languages. English language support is provided through an EAL programme with three levels. French language support is delivered through the FLSco programme, with early assistance from CP and gradual curriculum integration, and progression milestones (B2 for Middle School, C1 for Secondary).
The school uses a bilingual education model with English and French as the main languages of instruction, supported by EAL as needed. It follows dual curricula—British Cambridge and French curricula—for ages 2 to 18, and translanguaging uses home languages to enhance learning.
Translanguaging for learning is a central feature of the curriculum. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme provides structured, multi-tiered English language support to enable access to the curriculum. French language learning is provided through the FLSco French programme from early years, with early language assistance and gradual curriculum integration; progression in later years requires French proficiency (B2 for Middle School, C1 for Secondary). Thai is mandatory for all ages, while Chinese and Spanish are offered as additional languages.
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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