Thailand, Phuket
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Finnway International School Phuket is located in Koh Kaew, near the Royal Phuket Marina, along Thepkrasattri Road. The area is a central residential hub with access to gated communities, marinas, and key road links. It is roughly 20–30 minutes from major expat areas and Phuket Town. The school’s location makes it accessible for families living across the island.
The school accepts students from Pre-Kindergarten (age 2) through Grade 6 (age 12). The structure includes Early Years (Pre-K to K3) and Primary School (Grades 1–6). Secondary education is not currently offered.
Finnway is a co-educational international day school. It does not offer any form of boarding. The school is open to students of all nationalities and operates independently.
Finnway provides support for students with mild to moderate learning needs through a designated Learning Support teacher. Assistance may include small-group or one-on-one interventions, particularly in early years and primary.
The school is not affiliated with any specific country. It implements a curriculum based on the Finnish National Core Curriculum, adapted for international learners.
The school has no religious affiliation. It operates as a secular institution and does not include religious instruction in its curriculum.
The school does not publicly provide detailed information about its daily schedule.
Finnway offers an optional school bus service for families who require transportation support. The service is available upon request and subject to availability, with specific routes and arrangements managed through the school office. It is not included in tuition and is billed separately.
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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