Thailand, Phuket
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Chaofah City Campus is centrally located on 15 Rai (24,000 sqm) of Kathu landscape. It is a purpose-built campus with modern facilities. It supports an academic, artistic, and physical education experience for students aged 2 to 18. The facilities are designed to enable learning across Foundation, Primary and Secondary education. The campus includes a large library, drama and performance spaces, a dining hall, and on-site dining facilities.
The school provides two floodlit, all-weather football pitches and a 200m running track, plus a 100m sprint track. There is a 25m swimming pool and a covered children's pool. Outdoor tennis courts are available, and a multipurpose sports hall supports basketball, volleyball, badminton and gymnastics. Locker rooms and showers, a fully fitted fitness gym, and a multi-purpose fitness studio support physical education.
The school has 62 modern and fully equipped classrooms, including 4 science labs (Chemistry, Physics, Biology) and a dedicated Sixth Form lab. There is a Year 12/13 study room and lounge. There are 14 dedicated language classrooms, 3 large Art Studios, and 3 Music classrooms with three additional practice rooms. There are 4 large ICT suites (3 in Secondary and 1 in Primary) plus 2 additional ICT suites to support the EAL programme. A Design and Technology suite includes laser cutters, 3D printers and extensive resistant materials equipment. The Primary Campus includes a dedicated Primary Playground.
The campus includes a large, well stocked library. It provides dance and drama facilities including a dedicated Drama Studio and three additional hall venues. There are three Learning Support and counselling rooms. A 500-seat auditorium supports assemblies and performances, and a 300-seat dining hall serves meals. A School Café and shop are available on-site.
Located in central Phuket, HeadStart International School’s Chaofah City Campus offers a British-style education for children aged 2–18. Following the English National Curriculum, the school prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE and A Level or BTEC pathways. Its campus features classrooms, two football pitches, a 25m swimming pool, tennis courts, science labs, and theatres. Standout programs include the Eco School initiative, empowering students to lead sustainability efforts and collaborate on environmental projects. The CAPA program enables expression in music, drama, and art, with termly showcases. Languages taught include Thai, Mandarin, French, and Russian. Students enjoy ) a wide variety of enrichment clubs, and a comprehensive transport service. With teachers from the UK, Australia, and the US, and a strong emphasis on academic and personal development, the school is well-suited to international families seeking continuity and quality education in Thailand.
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