Thailand, Phuket
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The school does not publicly disclose specific programs or staff dedicated to social and emotional learning (SEL).
Buds does not present itself as a specialist school for SEN and provides no detail on formal support structures, trained SEN staff, or types of learning differences supported.
The school does not offer any specific program branded as EAL.
No specific mental health support programs, counselors, initiatives, or staff positions are referenced on the official site.
There is no publicly available information about the child protection policy.
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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