BCIS Phuket (Berda Claude International School)
Two streams on one Chalong campus — Cambridge to A Level and the French national curriculum to the Baccalauréat — with students of more than 50 nationalities; part of the International Schools Partnership group. Fees include tuition, lunch and library access; Cambridge resources, books, uniforms, transport, ECAs and examination fees are extra. Sibling discount 5 % (second child) and 10 % (third).
British + French · Ages 2–18 · Day school ·Chalong · Row verified Sep 5, 2026
The school in facts
as of September 2026 · All sources- British + FrenchCambridge stream to IGCSE and A Level; French national curriculum stream to Brevet and Baccalauréat
- Curriculum
- 2–18Nursery – Year 13 / TPS – Terminale
- Ages
- 302,000–502,500 THB≈ $9,038–15,038
- Tuition 2026–27, THB
- +7.2 %Year 1, 2025–26 → 2026–27; +7.2 % a year
- Fee growth index
- No
- Boarding
- English, French
- Language of instruction · Source: BCIS website
- Chalong1.3 km
- Area · Source: Phuket Travels area list
Tuition by academic year
Each row is one published fee sheet. The reference band (Year 1) is the figure the growth index follows; change is year on year.
| Academic year | Lowest band | Highest band | Reference band · Year 1 | ≈ USD | Change | Fee sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 281,800 THB | 468,900 THB | 337,600 THB | ≈ $10,103 | — | BCIS tuition-fees page, 2025-26 (archived 15 Aug 2025) |
| 2026–27 | 302,000 THB | 502,500 THB | 362,000 THB | ≈ $10,833 | +7.2 % | BCIS tuition-fees page, 2026-27 |
Tuition only, day students; one-off entry fees, transport, meals where not included, uniforms and examinations are on top. USD at 33.41 THB per dollar (ECB reference rate via Frankfurter, Oct 16, 2026).
Fee growth index
+7.2 %Year 1: 337,600 THB (2025–26) → 362,000 THB (2026–27), +7.2 % over 1 year (+7.2 % a year)
2025–26: An April 2025 snapshot of the same page showed lower figures (267,120–433,650) under the same heading; the August, November 2025 and May 2026 snapshots agree on the figures quoted, which are taken as the 2025-26 schedule.
One-off fees on entry
| Item | THB | ≈ USD | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual re-registration — per year; the first-year registration fee and the refundable deposit are quoted on application | 5,000 THB | ≈ $150 | No |
Non-refundable on entry: 5,000 THB (≈ $150). BCIS tuition-fees page, 2026-27
Distance from the areas
Straight-line kilometres from the area centre to the campus; the school run on Phuket's roads is longer, and the bus routes each school publishes are the practical test.
| Area | km |
|---|---|
| Chalong | 1.3 |
| Karon | 5.8 |
| Kata | 6.0 |
| Phuket Town | 6.8 |
| Rawai | 7.7 |
Who it suits
- Families in Chalong, Rawai, Kata and Karon — the only full-run international school in the south.
- French-speaking families: the only French national curriculum stream on the island, to the Baccalauréat.
- Households wanting two children on different tracks (British and French) on one campus.
The school in facts
- Year groups
- Nursery – Year 13 / TPS – Terminale
- Address
- 28/89 Moo 4, Chalong, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83130
- Website
- www.bcisphuket.ac.th
- Memberships and accreditation
- International Schools Partnership (ISP)
Sources: BCIS tuition-fees page, 2025-26 (archived 15 Aug 2025) (Sep 5, 2026); BCIS tuition-fees page, 2026-27 (Sep 5, 2026) · All sources
Source: BCIS tuition-fees page, 2026-27
Frequently asked questions
How much are BCIS Phuket (Berda Claude International School) fees in 2026–27?
302,000–502,500 THB (≈ $9,038–15,038) a year for Nursery – Year 13 (same bands for the French stream), per BCIS tuition-fees page, 2026-27. The Year 1 band is 362,000 THB. Non-refundable entry fees add 5,000 THB (annual re-registration 5,000).
How much have BCIS fees risen?
The Year 1 band went from 337,600 THB in 2025–26 to 362,000 THB in 2026–27 — +7.2 % over 1 year, +7.2 % a year compounded. 2 fee sheets are on file (2025–26, 2026–27); the year-by-year table on this page names each one.
Which Phuket areas are closest to BCIS Phuket (Berda Claude International School)?
Chalong (1.3 km), Karon (5.8 km), Kata (6 km), Phuket Town (6.8 km), Rawai (7.7 km). Distances are straight-line from the area centre to the campus; the road is longer, and the school's own bus routes are the practical test. Other campuses near Chalong: Montessori House Phuket International School (1.4 km), Oak Meadow International School Phuket (3.4 km), International School of Phuket (4.8 km).
What curriculum does BCIS Phuket (Berda Claude International School) follow, and for which ages?
Cambridge stream to IGCSE and A Level; French national curriculum stream to Brevet and Baccalauréat; ages 2 to 18 (Nursery – Year 13 / TPS – Terminale), taught in English and French. Day school only. The school lists International Schools Partnership (ISP).
Living near BCIS? Monthly and seasonal villa rentals in Chalong are handled by VillaCarte, a Phuket agency. Tell them the school, the budget and the dates — they reply the same day.
Rent for a month or longer
Long-stay villa and apartment enquiries go to VillaCarte, a licensed Phuket agency. One message, a reply the same day.
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