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Thailand, Phuket
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1. Schedule a campus visit or tour. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to understand the environment and facilities. During the tour, you can discuss the school’s play-based and internationally informed approach to learning, as well as meet staff members.
2. Submit the application form and required documentation. Once you’ve confirmed interest, you’ll be asked to complete the official application form. For Primary applicants, required documents include your child’s academic records, birth certificate, and relevant medical or learning history.
3. Complete the assessment process. For students applying to Year 3 and above, a placement test is conducted to determine readiness and academic fit. The fee for the test is THB 2,000 and it is scheduled directly with the school. Students from Year 1 and up may also be invited to an interview with the Head of Primary.
4. Receive confirmation of placement and class allocation. Following the interview or assessment, families receive feedback from the school. Students are placed in the appropriate year group based on age and ability. If a student qualifies to enter a level above their age group, it is discussed with the Head of School.
5. Review fees and finalize enrollment. Parents will be guided through the annual fee structure, assessment charges, and billing arrangements. Once you confirm acceptance, you’ll receive start date and orientation information, along with practical details such as uniforms and transportation options.
Buds International School Phuket does not publicly state that it operates a formal waitlist or pool system.
Buds International School Phuket is a bilingual nursery, kindergarten, and primary school for children aged 1 to 12, based in Chalong, Phuket. It follows the California Common Core Standards in English and incorporates additional Thai and Mandarin (with optional Italian) language classes. Class sizes are capped at 14–18 students, maintaining a staff-to-student ratio of approximately 3:1. The school emphasises core subjects, group social learning, project-based work, and daily specialist lessons, including Thai, swimming (from age 3), and computer skills.
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