Thailand, Phuket
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Opened in August 2023, HeadStart Cherngtalay Campus is a purpose-built facility in the north of Phuket. It sits on 24 Rai (38,000 sq m) of mountainside landscape and is about 4 km from Bangtao Beach. The campus offers Foundation, Primary and lower Secondary (Year 7-9) programmes with around 400 students enrolled from Preschool to Year 9. The campus is supported by professional educators providing a teaching and learning environment for Phuket's international and culturally diverse community. It offers academic, artistic and physical education experiences.
The Cherngtalay Campus has a 50 meter Olympic size pool and a small children's pool. It includes dance studios and a sports hall for physical education. There is a dining hall and a kitchen on site. The Phase 1 & 2 facilities include primary playground and foundation playground, a primary hall, outdoor parking and underground parking. Administrative and Visitor Rooms are on site.
Phase 1 & 2 facilities include Foundation Classrooms, Primary Classrooms and Secondary Classrooms; Art Classrooms; Music Classrooms; Indoor Learning Center; Primary Hall; Primary Playground; Foundation Playground. The spaces are designed to be inclusive and accommodating to support academic and social development. Administrative and Visitor Rooms are part of the facilities. There are multiple learning spaces to support different teaching methods. The campus provides spaces for collaboration, individual study and project work.
HeadStart Cherngtalay Campus offers an extensive programme of Extra Curricular Activities. World-class arts and sports facilities support students in exploring their passions. The extra-curricular programme provides opportunities for creativity and physical development beyond core academics. The facilities enable a broad range of activities across arts, sports and performance. An emphasis on activity supports student well-being and community engagement.
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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