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Berda Claude International School (BCIS) Phuket was founded in 2017. It is a privately owned school established by Claude and Maïté Berda and is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of private schools.
The BCIS community regularly comes together for inclusive events designed to foster cultural exchange and social engagement. Activities such as Science Mornings, Coffee Mornings, and Thai New Year (Songkran) celebrations are examples of how the school brings families and staff together. Events are often participatory, with students, staff, and parents involved in both formal and informal gatherings .
The BCIS PTA plays an active role in organizing and supporting school events. They help host regular Coffee Mornings, social events, and cultural activities, and act as a bridge between the school and its parent body. The PTA also collaborates with staff for community-focused initiatives, such as wellbeing activities and seasonal celebrations. They serve as a feedback channel for parents and help strengthen school-home partnerships through regular involvement and volunteer efforts.
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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