Affordable International Schools in Phuket, Thailand
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in Phuket, Thailand
Phuket’s affordable international schools sit at the lower end of a compact island market that also includes higher-fee day and boarding campuses, and they tend to be English-medium with options for Thai language lessons and local bilingual pathways. The most common curricula you will encounter are the British National Curriculum and Cambridge/IGCSE programmes at primary and secondary levels, with the larger campuses also offering the International Baccalaureate; a small number of schools use American-style programmes or specialised pedagogies. Tuition for the more affordable international and bilingual schools is commonly in the lower band of the island’s market - many early years places start around THB 150,000 - 200,000 a year and lower-to-mid primary places frequently sit roughly in the THB 200,000 - 350,000 range, while mainstream secondary fees rise above that. Admissions follow Phuket’s August-start academic calendar, so families typically begin enquiries and applications several months to a year ahead, and should budget separately for registration/capital levies, transport, meals and extras.
Compare 20 Affordable international schools in Phuket, Thailand. Filter by curriculum, fees (average THB 275,336), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 20 schools · avg fee THB 275,336
- Schools listed
- 20
- Curricula
- 19
- Average annual fee
- THB 275,336
- Fee range
- THB 147,960 – 491,000
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (7 schools)
- Average school size
- 483 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Oak Meadow International School Phuket
- Oldest
- Buds International School Phuket (1990)
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