Thailand, Phuket
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English is the primary language of instruction. Thai language is taught as part of the curriculum. Buds is a bilingual school in Phuket, with English and Thai used to support language development. The school has native English-speaking teachers and Thai staff fluent in English to support students' language learning.
Buds International School Phuket is bilingual, with English as the main language of instruction and Thai language taught as part of the curriculum. Thai teachers speak English, and classrooms include native English-speaking teachers and Thai teaching assistants. The school communicates with children in English whenever possible.
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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