Thailand, Phuket
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ISP is located in Rawai, on the southern tip of Phuket island, Thailand. The area is residential and close to beaches like Nai Harn and Kata, with local transport connections to Chalong and Karon. The school sits on a leafy campus, approximately 30–40 minutes by car from Phuket Town.
The school caters to students aged 5 to 14, following the Cambridge curriculum through Key Stages 1 to 3.
This structure includes Primary (ages 5–11) and Lower Secondary (ages 11–14).
ISP is a co-educational day school.
ISP offers English Language Learner (ELL) support for non-native speakers, integrated into both classroom and small-group settings. The school does not currently advertise dedicated facilities for broader Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.
The school is not affiliated with any specific country but follows the UK-based Cambridge curriculum.
ISP is a secular school and does not follow any religious affiliation.
The school day typically starts in the morning around 8:00 a.m. and ends in the afternoon around 4:00 p.m. Breaks and lunch times are incorporated into the daily schedule, with times varying slightly by year group. Exact timings may differ based on extracurricular activities.
ISP offers a school bus service for students in Year 1 to Year 7, running Monday to Friday. Service areas include Kata, Karon, Chalong, Rawai, and Nai Harn.
Each bus is equipped with GPS tracking and seat belts, and is staffed with a dedicated assistant to coordinate pick-up and drop-off.
The International School of Phuket (ISP), established in 2008, offers the Cambridge International curriculum for students aged 5 to 14. Located in Rawai, southern Phuket, the campus spans 5 rai of tropical greenery and features outdoor classrooms, sports courts, and creative arts spaces. Classes are intentionally small—averaging 15 students—to foster individualized attention. Instruction is in English, with Thai and Russian offered as additional languages. ISP is known for its nature-inspired learning environment and its strong emphasis on environmental education, with sustainability initiatives integrated into both curriculum and campus life. A key highlight is their eco-club and outdoor programs, which make full use of Phuket’s natural setting. Students also benefit from a wide range of extracurriculars, including muay thai, swimming, drawing, and drama. The school offers a GPS-tracked bus service across key areas in southern Phuket, ensuring safe transport from Monday to Friday. ISP is a co-educational, day school with no boarding.
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