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Thailand, Phuket
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1. Submit the official application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of THB 2,000. You must also provide the child's and parents’ passports and visa copies, birth certificate, two passport-sized photos, past school reports or transcripts (in English), and any relevant educational assessments or specialist reports.
2. The school reviews applications in the order they are received. If appropriate, they will schedule an assessment: Early Years applicants may be observed during play, while Primary applicants complete a short placement assessment with the Head of Primary. A parent interview with the Principal is also part of the process.
3. If a place is offered, the family must confirm enrollment within seven days by paying the entrance fee (THB 50,000) and refundable deposit (THB 40,000). The place is not guaranteed unless these payments are made.
4. The first tuition installment is due by 1 June for students starting in August, or prior to the student’s first day if joining mid-year. Once enrollment is confirmed, the school will arrange orientation, class placement, uniform purchases, and transport registration if applicable.
Finnway uses a waitlist system when classes are full. Applications are processed in the order received, and places are offered as space becomes available. If the family does not confirm within the specified timeframe, the offer may be extended to the next applicant.
Finnway International School Phuket is a co‑educational day school for children aged 2 to 12, located in Koh Kaew, central Phuket. The school offers a Finnish‑based curriculum adapted for international students, combining elements of Finland’s National Core Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). English is the primary language of instruction, with Thai and Chinese taught as additional languages. The school does not follow a national exam system and places emphasis on play‑based and thematic learning, particularly in the early years. Class sizes are small (typically around 15 students). The school operates without religious affiliation and does not offer boarding.
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