British International School, Phuket
Ko Kaeo · Mueang Phuket
The island's oldest large international school, on a wide green campus in Koh Kaew between Phuket Town and the airport road. It teaches in English from pre-nursery to Year 13, following the English national curriculum to IGCSE and finishing with the IB Diploma or BTEC. Boarding from Year 4 and strong sport (two pools, golf, tennis) set it apart; it is also among the most expensive.
At a glance
- Lessons inEnglishEnglish in all grades; Thai and other languages as subjects
- Ages2–18Little Ducks pre-nursery, Nursery to Year 13
- CurriculumNational Curriculum for England (Key Stages 1–3) · IGCSE (Years 10–11) · IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13) · BTEC International Extended Diploma (Sport, Business) · BISP High School DiplomaExams: IB Diploma, IGCSE, BTEC, Exam centre also for SAT, PSAT, LAMDA, ABRSM, Cambridge.
- Finishes withThe IB Diploma, issued by the International Baccalaureate, or the BTEC International Extended Diploma (Pearson) at 18, after IGCSEs at 16; the school's own BISP High School Diploma is accredited by CIS, NEASC and the Thai Ministry of Education.
- Fees per year฿489,000 – ฿982,700/ yearPer year, 2026-27; the range runs from the youngest to the oldest year group.
- WhereKo Kaeo · Mueang Phuket59 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Kaew, Mueang Phuket 83000
- StatusOpenInternational school · profile for 2026-27 published
Facts checked 30 September 2026 on bisphuket.ac.th (opens in a new window) and the OPEC register (opens in a new window).
1,130+ pupils in 2026-27 (OPEC register: 1,013) · 55+ nationalities
The campus
- 44-acre campus
- 50 m and 25 m swimming pools
- Short golf course, 6 tennis courts, 3 football pitches, covered astroturf, sports hall, fitness centre
- 6 science labs, 2 IT labs, auditorium, drama studio, 4 music rooms, 2 art rooms
- Separate primary and secondary buildings with an Early Years area
BISP and the homes around it
- British International School, Phuket
- 0 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 BISP
No home for rent within 1.5 km of the school yet; the catalog's map shows homes farther away.
2026-27
Money
Tuition, 2026-27
| Year group | Amount | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | ฿489,000 | per year |
| Reception | ฿489,000 | per year |
| Years 1–3 | ฿750,000 | per year |
| Year 4 | ฿755,900 | per year |
| Year 5 | ฿758,300 | per year |
| Year 6 | ฿767,700 | per year |
| Years 7–8 | ฿977,900 | per year |
| Years 9–10 | ฿982,700 | per year |
| Year 11 | ฿960,200 | per year |
| Year 12 | ฿982,700 | per year |
| Year 13 | ฿960,200 | per year |
tuition per year; billed by term 40/30/30 (Years 11 and 13: 50/35/15); includes break snacks, buffet lunch, instrument group lessons and mandatory trips
Paid once
| Item | Amount | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | ฿6,000 | once |
| Placement fee250,000 per family | ฿200,000 | per child |
| Bondrefundable | ฿150,000 | once |
Extras
| Item | Amount | Per |
|---|---|---|
| School transport | ฿99,900 | per year |
| Intensive English | ฿147,000 | per year |
| Little Ducks pre-nursery (3–5 mornings or full days a week)08:00–12:00 or 08:00–14:15; lunch and snacks included | ฿179,000–฿393,700 | per year |
| Exam fees (IGCSE, IB), uniform, high-performance sport, MacBook from Year 5charged separately; amounts not listed | not listed |
Discounts
- Siblings: 5 % off tuition for the second child, 15 % for the third and later (from 2025-26)
Fees from bisphuket.ac.th (opens in a new window), checked 30 September 2026.
Hours are not on the pages read; a bus at ฿99,900 per year; break snacks and a buffet lunch are included in tuition.
The school day
- School busThe school runs a bus service. Its routes and stops are not published on the pages read. ฿99,900 per year, 2026-27.
- MealsBreak snacks and a buffet lunch are included in tuition
Support
- English support. Intensive English Programme within the school day for pupils who are not yet fluent — ฿147,000 per year, 2026-27.
- Learning support. Learning-support team and counsellors.
Admission
Open to all nationalities. In primary, pupils who are not native English speakers take an English test (reading, writing, interview); Years 7–9 must show proficiency. An offer may depend on joining Intensive English. School reports and a reference check are required.
Offered
Boarding
Weekly or full boarding from Year 4; house parents, round-the-clock supervision and nurse; about 130 boarders.
| Item | Amount | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly boarding, Years 4–6 | ฿396,400 | per year |
| Weekly boarding, Years 7–13 | ฿457,800 | per year |
| Full boarding, Years 4–6 | ฿473,550 | per year |
| Full boarding, Years 7–13 | ฿509,300 | per year |
Licence and accreditation
- Licence
OPEC 1183700001 (opens in a new window) — in-system, international (ในระบบประเภทนานาชาติ)
Levels: pre-kindergarten – upper secondary; 1,013 pupils on the register, seen 30 September 2026.
- Accreditation
CIS — Council of International Schools (opens in a new window)
re-accredited 31 Jan 2025
- Accreditation
with CIS and the Thai Ministry of Education, accredits the BISP High School Diploma
- Accreditation
IB World School (opens in a new window)
since 1999-06-23
Contacts
- Phone
- Official pages
Also worth knowing
- Thai name
โรงเรียนนานาชาติบริติช ภูเก็ต
- History
Opened in 1996 as Dulwich International College; renamed British International School, Phuket in 2005
- Health
Nurse available around the clock for boarders
Written in our own words on 30 September 2026; no names, photographs or biographies of staff are recorded.
14 questions, answered from the school's pages