Thailand, Phuket
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Lunch and snacks are provided; milk is provided during the afternoon snack; parents are encouraged to pack a healthy snack.
Finnway International School Phuket is fully registered and licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education as an international school. The Finnish Curriculum is localised for the Phuket community and the school is the first Finnish-inspired school on Phuket.
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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