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Buds International School Phuket

Thailand, Phuket

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School Essentials

Foundational information about the school

Location

Buds International School Phuket is located at 4/6 Soi Palai 2, Chaofa East Road in Chalong, about 1.2 km north of Chalong Circle, on the main road toward Phuket Town. The campus sits in a quiet, residential area just past the Chalong police station and Wine Connection restaurant, with easy access by car from Rawai, Kata, Karon, Patong, and Nai Harn.

Levels

Buds International School Phuket is structured into three clear levels: Nursery (ages 1–3), Kindergarten (ages 3–6), and Primary School (Grades 1–6, ages 6–12). This setup supports a smooth academic progression from early years through elementary education.

School Type

Buds International School Phuket is a co‑educational day school that welcomes both Thai and international students.

Country Affiliation

Buds International School Phuket is officially licensed and regulated by the Thailand Ministry of Education and the Provincial Educational Office, making it a recognized institution by Thai government authorities.

Religious Affiliation

Buds International School Phuket is not affiliated with any religion and welcomes families from all backgrounds,

Day Structure

Buds International School Phuket is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. From 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., students can attend additional English and Thai lessons, followed by optional after‑school care until 5:00 p.m.

Bus Service

Buds International School Phuket provides a door-to-door bus service in Phuket using new school buses fitted with Western-style safety seats. Routes cover key areas including Chalong, Rawai, Sai Yuan, Kathu, Kata, Karon, Patong, and Nai Harn. The service is supervised by staff to ensure student safety and convenience.

Fees

Application and One-Time Fees


Application Fee: THB 10,000 (covers registration, assessment, one uniform, and a drinking tumbler)
Enrollment Fee: THB 40,000 for new Primary students (includes books, computer use, school supplies, breakfast, and lunch)
Enrollment Fee (Nursery and Kindergarten): THB 20,000

Annual Tuition Fees


Nursery 1 (ages 1–2): THB 169,000
Nursery 2 to Kindergarten 3 (ages 2–6): THB 159,000
Primary Grade 1: THB 159,000
Primary Grades 2–6: THB 189,000

Other Costs


Annual Maintenance Fee: THB 10,000 (covers art supplies, writing materials, meals for existing students)
After-school Programme (3–4 p.m.): THB 2,500/month or THB 7,500/term
Swimming Lessons: THB 1,500/month or THB 5,000/term
School Bus Service: THB 2,500–5,000/month (based on route)
Uniforms: Sold on-site (included in the enrollment fee for new students)

Payment Terms and Methods


Tuition and additional fees are billed annually but may be paid under various plans.
A late fee of THB 200/day applies up to 7 days past the due date.
Enrollment is cancelled if payment is not settled after 7 days.
Sibling discount: 10% for second child, 15% for third child.
A 10% discount is available for four-month prepayments.
Full-year payment discounts available on request.

Payment Methods:
Bank transfer (Bangkok Bank or Siam Commercial Bank)
PayPal (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)

Refund Policy


All fees are non-refundable.
The security deposit becomes refundable upon withdrawal, provided all accounts are settled.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 159,000 - 18,900
Ages 1 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1990
Bus Service Yes
Availability Are there places?

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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