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BCIS International School Phuket

Thailand, Phuket

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees THB 281,800 - 468,900
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Thai
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

BCIS Phuket International School, located in Chalong, Thailand, is a co-educational day school serving children aged 18 months to 18 years. The school offers two distinct academic streams: the British Cambridge pathway (from EYFS through A Levels) and the French National Curriculum, both taught on a single integrated campus. With average class sizes of 17, the school promotes close teacher-student interaction. BCIS is particularly recognised for its STEM facilities, including Phuket’s only school-based planetarium, hydroponics lab, robotics centre, and a horticultural research space. Students from both curriculum streams share access to the sports complex, Olympic-size swimming pool, and outdoor learning areas. The school community includes over 50 nationalities and offers support for English as an Additional Language. After-school activities span creative, academic, and service-oriented clubs. This structure provides students with a multilingual, multicultural environment that supports academic progression aligned with international benchmarks.

28/89 Moo 4, T. Chalong, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83130, Thailand

The Essentials

BCIS International School Phuket has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, French.

Location
BCIS Phuket is located in Chalong, in the southern part of Phuket Island, Thailand. The campus sits between the popular residential areas of Rawai, Nai Harn, and Kathu, and is approximately 15–30 minutes from major shopping centres like Central Festival and local beaches. It is easily accessible by main roads such as Chaofa West Road and is situated near essential amenities including hospitals and supermarkets.

Stages
BCIS Phuket is divided into Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form sections. The school admits children from 18 months old in its Early Years Centre and continues through Year 13 or Terminale, depending on the curriculum stream. Both British and French academic pathways are available throughout these levels.

Type
BCIS Phuket is a co-educational day school offering both British and French curriculum streams for students aged 18 months to 18 years.

Additional learning support
BCIS Phuket provides additional learning support for students with mild to moderate learning, emotional, behavioural, and communication needs. Support is delivered through in-class assistance and small group interventions, overseen by a dedicated Student Support Team. Individual learning plans are developed and regularly reviewed to target areas such as literacy, social communication, and emotional regulation. The team includes a SEN Coordinator and Student Learning Coach who work closely with teachers and families to ensure each student’s needs are met effectively.

Country affiliation
BCIS Phuket is not affiliated with a specific national government but offers both the British (Cambridge) and French national curricula.

Religious affiliation
BCIS Phuket is not affiliated with any religion. It welcomes students and families of all cultural and religious backgrounds.

School day structure
At BCIS Phuket, the school day typically begins at 8:00 am and runs through to 3:00 pm for most academic lessons, Monday to Friday. The day is structured around seven teaching periods, with a short morning break and a lunch break. After 3:00 pm, students can take part in a range of extracurricular clubs and activities, which may extend the school day until 5:00 pm. This structure applies across both the British and French curriculum streams.

Bus service
BCIS Phuket offers a scheduled school bus service for students from Year 1 to Year 13. Pick‑up times run between 6:30 am and 7:00 am, with afternoon departures from 3:30 pm to 3:45 pm. Students travel in minibuses equipped with seatbelts and supervised by attendants. The bus routes cover areas including Rawai/Chalong, Phuket Town, Cape Panwa, Cherngtalay, Patong, Kamala, Kata, and Karon. Services during school camps are charged weekly with flat-rate fees.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are compulsory. The full BCIS uniform is worn daily, including attire for regular classes, PE and swimming. Uniforms are available from the School Shop.

Food Options
Fresh meals and snacks are prepared on-site by trained chefs and supported by a nutritionist. The four-week rotating menu includes local Thai dishes and international favourites.

Governance and Ownership
BCIS Phuket is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network.
Fees

Annual tuition at BCIS International School Phuket ranges from THB 281,800 to THB 468,900 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A one-time entrance fee of THB 75,000 is required for all new students. This includes a non-refundable registration fee of THB 10,000 and a refundable deposit of THB 50,000, returned upon withdrawal with one term’s notice. Continuing students are charged an annual re-registration fee of THB 5,000.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

British Curriculum Stream
Nursery – Reception: THB 281,800
Year 1 – Year 2: THB 337,600
Year 3 – Year 6: THB 380,500
Year 7 – Year 9: THB 460,200
Year 10 – Year 13 (IGCSE & A Levels): THB 468,900

Fees are billed by term as follows:
Term 1: 40%
Term 2: 30%
Term 3: 30%

Additional Fees
Uniforms, textbooks, Cambridge and exam fees, specialist academies, extracurricular activities, and after-school clubs are charged separately. Lunch, library access, and accident insurance (up to THB 30,000) are included in the tuition fees.

Transportation Fees
Rawai/Chalong route: THB 1,350/week
Phuket Town, Cape Panwa, Cherngtalay, Patong, Kamala, Kata, and Karon: THB 1,650/week
All buses are equipped with seatbelts and are supervised by attendants. Transport fees are invoiced monthly.

Learning Support
If additional educational support is required beyond the school’s provisions, families must privately arrange and fund a Student Learning Coach (SLC) to assist in class and during school activities.

Sibling Discount
Second child: 5% tuition discount
Third child and beyond: 10% tuition discount

Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding facilities.

Refund Policy
The refundable deposit is returned with a one-term notice of withdrawal. Other refund terms are not publicly specified.

Payment Options
Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card through the school’s finance office.
Academics

BCIS International School Phuket teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
BCIS Phuket offers two curriculum streams from Early Years to the end of secondary: the British Cambridge Curriculum and the French National Curriculum. The British stream begins with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), followed by Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), IGCSE qualifications (Years 10–11), and concludes with AS and A Level examinations in Years 12–13. The French stream follows the official programme of the French Ministry of Education, beginning with Maternelle and École Élémentaire, continuing through Collège, and culminating in the Diplôme National du Brevet and Baccalauréat. Both curriculum pathways are delivered on a shared campus and include instruction in English, French, and Thai depending on the stream.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school does not publicly disclose information specifically about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision on their website.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
BCIS Phuket provides in-class and small-group support for students with mild to moderate learning, emotional, behavioural, and communication needs. Interventions are coordinated by a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and supported by mainstream teachers and specialist staff. The SEN team monitors progress, collaborates with families, and refers cases beyond the school’s capacity to appropriate external services. The school is not a specialist SEN institution, but it offers structured support within a mainstream setting.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes or support on their website

Mental Wellbeing
BCIS Phuket does not publicly provide detailed information about mental wellbeing programmes on their website.

Safeguarding
BCIS Phuket has a formal Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy in place, aligned with the ISP Group’s safeguarding framework and adopted by the school in 2024. All staff and contractors undergo Safer Recruitment procedures, including background checks and mandatory annual safeguarding training. The policy outlines roles and responsibilities for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), who are responsible for reporting, record-keeping, and staff training. It also includes escalation procedures and guidance on how to respond to concerns about student welfare. The safeguarding approach covers both physical and online safety and is supported by site-level security measures and regular drills.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
Berda Claude International School (BCIS) Phuket was founded in 2017. It is a privately owned school established by Claude and Maïté Berda and is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of private schools.

Community
The BCIS community regularly comes together for inclusive events designed to foster cultural exchange and social engagement. Activities such as Science Mornings, Coffee Mornings, and Thai New Year (Songkran) celebrations are examples of how the school brings families and staff together. Events are often participatory, with students, staff, and parents involved in both formal and informal gatherings .

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The BCIS PTA plays an active role in organizing and supporting school events. They help host regular Coffee Mornings, social events, and cultural activities, and act as a bridge between the school and its parent body. The PTA also collaborates with staff for community-focused initiatives, such as wellbeing activities and seasonal celebrations. They serve as a feedback channel for parents and help strengthen school-home partnerships through regular involvement and volunteer efforts.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
BCIS Phuket has two campuses in Chalong, a Junior campus and a Senior campus, located about 200 metres apart. The Junior campus provides modern, fully equipped homeroom classrooms, a junior library, a computer lab and LEGO learning spaces, plus a dance studio and a multipurpose space. It also includes a canteen, a nature café and extensive outdoor facilities such as a covered stadium, an athletic running track, a swimming pool, a FIFA pitch, a FIFA‑certified synthetic turf pitch and a tennis court. The Senior campus, opened in 2019, houses state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and dedicated spaces for science, languages and the arts, including three science labs, a hydroponic laboratory, a literature and language centre, a library and creative area, Apple and Microsoft discovery rooms, and a robotics lab. Phuket's first planetarium is on the Senior campus, supporting immersive STEAM learning, alongside performance and creative spaces and outdoor facilities including a 50m pool, rooftop tennis court, basketball court, volleyball field and futsal field.

Sports Facilities
Junior campus features a FIFA pitch, a FIFA‑certified synthetic turf pitch and a regulation tennis court, plus a covered stadium and an athletic running track and swimming pool. Senior campus provides a 50m Olympic‑size swimming pool, rooftop tennis court, basketball court, volleyball field and futsal field, as well as a school gym. Together, the two campuses offer extensive aquatic, court and field facilities to support competitive and recreational sport.

Academic Facilities
Senior campus offers three science labs and a hydroponic laboratory, a literature and language centre, a dedicated library and creative area, Apple and Microsoft discovery rooms, and a robotics lab. It also includes an art workshop, a blackbox theatre and music studios, as well as a photo and media studio. These spaces support Cambridge and French curricula and broader STEAM learning across the school.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Junior campus provides a dance studio, LEGO spaces, parkour wooden play area, castle play area with a trampoline, an education garden with go‑carts and other active play spaces, plus a multipurpose area and a school canteen. Senior campus adds a blackbox theatre, art workshop and gallery, a robotics lab, music and media studios, a cue sports room and school café, a 50m swimming pool, rooftop tennis, a basketball court, a volleyball field and a futsal field, and a large gym for fitness and performance activities. Phuket's first planetarium also supports STEAM and enrichment activities across both campuses.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides two internationally accredited pathways: Cambridge International (British) and the French National curriculum, with progression to IGCSEs, A Levels, Brevet and the French Baccalaureate. The learning journey covers ages 2 to 18. The main languages of instruction are English and French, and there is targeted English language support (EAL) with a Cambridge English programme offered at three levels. Translanguaging is encouraged, allowing home languages to enhance learning across the curriculum.

Arts & Creative
The senior campus features an art workshop, gallery and fashion design area, a blackbox theatre, music studios, and photography/media spaces. The junior campus hosts a dance studio and additional creative spaces. The campus environment supports STEAM through the planetarium and dedicated spaces for creative and artistic exploration.

Cultural & Language
The school hosts a multilingual community with over 50 nationalities and more than 30 languages represented. English and French are the main languages of education, with translanguaging used to strengthen learning across languages. Students follow British and French curricula, from age 2 to 18, and have access to English language support (EAL). Through the International Schools Partnership network, students gain international exchanges and global opportunities.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a broad extracurricular programme, including a wide range of clubs and sports opportunities. Facilities include a FIFA-standard pitch, a synthetic turf pitch, a rooftop tennis court, basketball and volleyball facilities, and a range of swimming options across campuses. The planetarium and other high-end facilities support enrichment in science, technology, arts and performance.

Community & Service
BCIS emphasises global citizenship and community involvement, with annual initiatives focused on social responsibility and environmental conservation. The school supports a diverse, inclusive community of students from over 50 nationalities. Local and global outreach is integrated into the learning experience.

Leadership & Professional
Students develop life skills and leadership capabilities through the Cambridge-aligned framework and ISP programmes, with global skill-building opportunities and exchanges. The school participates in ISP networks to connect students with international opportunities and leadership experiences. The leadership team and staff sustain a culture of independent learning and personal development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Safeguarding is central to school life, with a dedicated safeguarding team, comprehensive policies and a wellbeing programme supported by school counsellors. The campus environment includes modern learning spaces, two purpose-built campuses and safety measures that support student welfare and health. The school provides health and safety measures, clear emergency guidelines and 24/7 supervision to ensure a secure learning surroundings.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are the main languages of instruction. Thai is mandatory for all age groups, while Chinese and Spanish are offered as additional languages. English language support is provided through an EAL programme with three levels. French language support is delivered through the FLSco programme, with early assistance from CP and gradual curriculum integration, and progression milestones (B2 for Middle School, C1 for Secondary).

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses a bilingual education model with English and French as the main languages of instruction, supported by EAL as needed. It follows dual curricula—British Cambridge and French curricula—for ages 2 to 18, and translanguaging uses home languages to enhance learning.

Immersion Programs
Translanguaging for learning is a central feature of the curriculum. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme provides structured, multi-tiered English language support to enable access to the curriculum. French language learning is provided through the FLSco French programme from early years, with early language assistance and gradual curriculum integration; progression in later years requires French proficiency (B2 for Middle School, C1 for Secondary). Thai is mandatory for all ages, while Chinese and Spanish are offered as additional languages.
Reputation

Awards
BCIS Phuket does not list any school-wide awards on its official website.

Accreditations
Council of International Schools (CIS): An international accreditation body that ensures schools uphold globally recognized benchmarks of teaching, learning, and administration.

Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Étranger (AEFE): Accreditation by the French Ministry of Education that confirms the French stream meets national French curriculum and quality standards for overseas schools.

International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT): A national network that supports accredited international schools in Thailand, promoting educational quality, professional development, and regulatory compliance.

Ministry of Education (Thailand): Official licensing by the Thai government certifies that BCIS operates legally and meets national educational regulations.

Office of the Private Education Commission (Thailand): Recognition from Thailand’s governing body for private schools ensures compliance with operational and curriculum standards.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Thailand): This registration affirms the school’s adherence to student welfare and child protection regulations set by Thai law.

ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment): National accreditation that confirms BCIS meets Thailand’s education quality benchmarks and supports ongoing institutional improvement.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Book a school visit or personalised campus tour. Families are encouraged to arrange an in-person tour to explore the facilities, meet the admissions team, and ask questions about the curriculum and student life. This visit can help clarify whether the school is the right fit for your child’s needs.

2. Submit the application form and supporting documents. Parents must complete the official BCIS application form and submit required documents, which include the child’s passport, visa (if applicable), recent school reports, and photographs. All documents should be emailed to the admissions office for review.

3. Schedule an interview and academic assessment. The school will invite your child for an interview and, for Year 1 and above, an academic screening to assess subject proficiency and English language needs. These assessments help determine grade placement and whether EAL support is required.

4. Receive an offer and confirm enrolment. If the application is successful, the school will issue a formal offer letter. Parents must accept the offer in writing and proceed with the enrolment confirmation.

5. Pay registration fees and prepare for school start. To secure the place, families are required to pay registration and relevant tuition fees. Prior to the start of term, arrangements such as uniforms, access cards, and learning materials will be finalised with the school team.

Scholarships
BCIS Phuket offers academic scholarships to students entering Years 7 to 13 who demonstrate strong academic performance. For IGCSE candidates (Years 10–11), applicants must show evidence of achieving or targeting at least seven A or A* grades and maintain a GPA of 3.7 or higher. For A Level students (Years 12–13), continued academic excellence and strong AS Level outcomes are required. Scholarship applications must include school reports, attendance records (minimum 90%), teacher references, and may also include a portfolio or additional supporting documents.

Waitlist
BCIS Phuket does not operate a formal waitlist or pooled admissions system.
School Events
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