- Rooftop pool
3‑bedroom apartment, Saiyuan Beach Condo
฿43,000/ month
130 m from the school
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Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS)
Kathu
The international school of the Kajonkiet group, a day school for ages 2 to 18 on 15 rai of grounds in Kathu. It teaches the English National Curriculum through IGCSE and A Level and holds full WASC accreditation; about a third of the pupils are Thai and the rest come from some 50 countries. Tuition for 2026-27 runs from 285,000 THB a year in the early years to 454,000 in the sixth form, with a compulsory meal plan on top.
At a glance
- Lessons inEnglish
- Ages2–18EYFS, Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form
- CurriculumEnglish National Curriculum: EYFS, Key Stages 1–5 · IGCSE (Years 10–11) and AS / A Level (Years 12–13)Exams: IGCSE, AS Level, A Level.
- Finishes withIGCSEs at the end of Year 11, then AS and A Levels in Years 12–13, on the English National Curriculum.
- Fees per year฿200,000 – ฿454,000/ yearPer year, 2026-27; the range runs from the youngest to the oldest year group.
- WhereKathuKathu, Phuket
- StatusOpenInternational school
Facts checked 3 October 2026 on kisp.academy (opens in a new tab) and the OPEC register (opens in a new tab).
about 36 % of pupils are Thai, the rest come from 50 nationalities · 50 nationalities · classes At most 16 children in an EYFS class, 20 in primary and 24 in secondary; many lessons are smaller
The campus
- A day-school campus on 15 rai of grounds in Kathu
From kisp.academy (opens in a new tab), checked 30 September 2026.
KIS and the homes around it
- Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS)
- 19 homes for rent within 1.5 km, priced per month
- Bus stops: not published by the school
Apartments and villas, the catalog
Homes for rent near KIS
19 homes within 1.5 km, the nearest 6 below
2‑bedroom townhouse, Saiyuan Beach Condo
฿59,000/ month
180 m from the school
3‑bedroom apartment, Lotus Gardens
฿41,500/ month
200 m from the school
- Workspace
2‑bedroom townhouse, Lotus Gardens
฿60,000/ month
230 m from the school
2‑bedroom apartment, Lotus Gardens
฿32,000/ month
350 m from the school
1‑bedroom apartment, Lotus Gardens
฿40,000/ month
360 m from the school
2026-27
Money
Tuition, 2026-27
| Year group | Amount | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery, half day, five days a week | ฿200,000 | per year |
| Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception | ฿285,000 | per year |
| Years 1–2 | ฿345,000 | per year |
| Years 3–4 | ฿353,000 | per year |
| Years 5–6 | ฿365,000 | per year |
| Years 7–9 | ฿408,000 | per year |
| Years 10–11 | ฿425,000 | per year |
| Years 12–13 | ฿454,000 | per year |
annual tuition, paid in three terms (e.g. Years 1–2: 117,000 + 114,000 + 114,000); the meal plan is compulsory and charged on top (its amount is not in the schedule); exam-board fees for Years 11–13 are extra
Paid once
| Item | Amount | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Application and placement fee (non-refundable) | ฿2,000 | once |
| Entrance fee (non-refundable, paid once) | ฿60,000 | once |
| Endowment feerefunded on permanent withdrawal with notice, less any amount owed · refundable | ฿50,000 | once |
Extras
| Item | Amount | Per |
|---|---|---|
| EAL (compulsory where needed), Reception–Year 4 | ฿46,000 | per year |
| EAL, Years 5–6 | ฿58,000 | per year |
| EAL, Years 7–13 | ฿62,000 | per year |
| School bus, round trip32,600 + 20,000 + 20,000 by term; one way 37,950 a year or 520 a trip; 20 % more to Cherng Talay, Surin, Kamala, Patong, Kata and Rawai | ฿72,600 | per year |
| Residential trip, Years 5–6by the actual cost of the trip | ฿5,000–฿9,500 | once |
| Residential trip, Years 7–10by the actual cost of the trip | ฿10,000–฿20,000 | once |
| Meal plan (compulsory)amount not in the fee schedule | not listed | |
| IGCSE, AS and A Level exam-board fees, Years 11–13charged in term 2 by the number of exams entered | not listed |
Discounts
- 15 % off tuition for the second child in the school
If you leave
The endowment fee is refunded six weeks after the last day, on written notice of permanent withdrawal given by 19 November 2026 (leaving after term 1), 19 March 2027 (after term 2) or 3 June 2027 (after the year), less unpaid fees and damages; the application and entrance fees are not refunded. Late payment costs 1 % a month
Fees from kisp.academy (opens in a new tab), checked 3 October 2026.
Hours are not on the pages read; a school bus; compulsory meal plan: a mid-morning snack, a thai and an international lunch, and an afternoon snack.
The school day
- School busSchool bus, one way or round trip, billed by term; the long-distance routes to Cherng Talay, Surin, Kamala, Patong, Kata and Rawai cost 20 % more
- MealsCompulsory meal plan: a mid-morning snack, a Thai and an international lunch, and an afternoon snack
Support
- English support. EAL: an intensive programme, compulsory for pupils whose English is below the school's academic standard, charged by term.
From kisp.academy (opens in a new tab), checked 3 October 2026.
Not offered
Boarding
From kisp.academy (opens in a new tab), checked 30 September 2026.
Licence and accreditation
- Licence
OPEC 1183700005 (opens in a new tab) — in-system, international (ในระบบประเภทนานาชาติ)
Levels: pre-kindergarten – upper secondary; 506 pupils on the register, seen 30 September 2026.
- Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), full accreditation (opens in a new tab)
valid through June 2032
Contacts
- Phone
- Official pages
Also worth knowing
- Thai name
โรงเรียนขจรเกียรตินานาชาติ ภูเก็ต
- Health
Accident insurance for every pupil, up to 20,000 THB per accident in school hours and on trips, at no charge to parents
- Scholarships
Academic scholarships for entry to Year 10 (IGCSE) and Year 12 (A Level)
Written in our own words on 3 October 2026; no names, photographs or biographies of staff are recorded.
13 questions, answered from the school's pages
Questions parents ask
What kind of school is KIS?
Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) is an international school in Kathu, teaching in English, for ages 2–18; it is open. Checked 30 September 2026 at kisp.academy.
How much does KIS cost per year?
Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) costs ฿200,000–454,000 a year in 2026-27, by year group. On top, once: application and placement fee (non-refundable) ฿2,000, entrance fee (non-refundable, paid once) ฿60,000, endowment fee ฿50,000 (refundable). Checked 3 October 2026 at kisp.academy.
What language are lessons taught in at KIS?
Lessons at Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) are taught in English. Checked 30 September 2026 at kisp.academy.
What ages does KIS take?
Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) takes children aged 2–18: EYFS, Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form. Checked 30 September 2026 at kisp.academy.
What curriculum does KIS follow?
Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) follows English National Curriculum: EYFS, Key Stages 1–5, IGCSE (Years 10–11) and AS / A Level (Years 12–13). Exams: IGCSE, AS Level, A Level. Checked 3 October 2026 at kisp.academy.
What certificate do pupils of KIS finish with?
IGCSEs at the end of Year 11, then AS and A Levels in Years 12–13, on the English National Curriculum. Checked 3 October 2026 at kisp.academy.
Does KIS help children who do not speak English yet?
Yes: EAL: an intensive programme, compulsory for pupils whose English is below the school's academic standard, charged by term. Checked 3 October 2026 at kisp.academy.
What facilities does KIS have?
Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) has a day-school campus on 15 rai of grounds in kathu. about 36 % of pupils are Thai, the rest come from 50 nationalities, 50 nationalities. Classes: At most 16 children in an EYFS class, 20 in primary and 24 in secondary; many lessons are smaller. Checked 30 September 2026 at kisp.academy.
Does KIS have boarding?
No. Checked 30 September 2026 at kisp.academy.
Is KIS licensed and accredited?
Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) is licensed: OPEC 1183700005, in-system, international (ในระบบประเภทนานาชาติ), 506 pupils on the register. Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), full accreditation. Checked 30 September 2026 at school.opec.go.th.
Is there a school bus at KIS?
School bus, one way or round trip, billed by term; the long-distance routes to Cherng Talay, Surin, Kamala, Patong, Kata and Rawai cost 20 % more
Where is KIS?
Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) is in Kathu district, Phuket. Checked 30 September 2026 at school.opec.go.th.
How do we contact KIS?
The school's site is kisp.academy; phone +66 76 684 445; email reception@kisp.academy. Checked 3 October 2026 at kisp.academy.