British International School Phuket
Opened in 1996 and the largest international school on the island, with around 1,160 students of some 60 nationalities and eight boarding houses. Fees are charged per term (40/30/30 %) and include break-time snacks, lunch, instrument lessons and mandatory educational visits; transport, boarding and the intensive English course are billed on top.
British + IB · Ages 2–18 · Boarding ·Phuket Town · Row verified Sep 5, 2026
The school in facts
as of September 2026 · All sources- British + IBEnglish National Curriculum to IGCSE (Years 10–11), IB Diploma (Years 12–13); Little Ducks pre-school
- Curriculum
- 2–18Nursery – Year 13
- Ages
- 489,000–982,700 THB≈ $14,634–29,409
- Tuition 2026–27, THB
- +13.6 %Year 1, 2023–24 → 2026–27; +4.3 % a year
- Fee growth index
- 1996
- Founded · Source: BISP website
- ≈ 1,160
- Students
- Yes
- Boarding
- English
- Language of instruction · Source: BISP website
- Phuket Town7.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 434,700 THB | 865,300 THB | 660,400 THB | ≈ $19,764 | — | BISP school-fees page, 2023-24 sheet (archived 31 Aug 2023) |
| 2024–25 | 452,100 THB | 899,900 THB | 686,800 THB | ≈ $20,554 | +4.0 % | BISP school-fees page, 2024-25 sheet (archived 11 Sep 2024) |
| 2025–26 | 470,200 THB | 935,900 THB | 714,300 THB | ≈ $21,377 | +4.0 % | BISP school-fees page, 2025-26 sheet (archived 13 Sep 2025) |
| 2026–27 | 489,000 THB | 982,700 THB | 750,000 THB | ≈ $22,445 | +5.0 % | BISP school-fees page, 2026-27 sheet |
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
+13.6 %Year 1: 660,400 THB (2023–24) → 750,000 THB (2026–27), +13.6 % over 3 years (+4.3 % a year)
One-off fees on entry
| Item | THB | ≈ USD | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee — per application | 6,000 THB | ≈ $180 | No |
| Placement fee — one student; 250,000 THB for a family with more than one | 200,000 THB | ≈ $5,985 | No |
| Bond — returned when the student leaves, all fees paid | 150,000 THB | ≈ $4,489 | Yes |
Non-refundable on entry: 206,000 THB (≈ $6,165). BISP school-fees page, 2026-27 sheet
Priced extras
| Item | THB | ≈ USD | Academic year |
|---|---|---|---|
| School transport (per year) | 99,900 THB | ≈ $2,990 | 2026–27 |
| Weekly boarding (per year, from) | 396,400 THB | ≈ $11,863 | 2026–27 |
| Full boarding (per year, from) | 473,550 THB | ≈ $14,172 | 2026–27 |
| Intensive English course, if required (per year) | 147,000 THB | ≈ $4,399 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Phuket Town | 7.8 |
| Bang Tao | 9.3 |
| Kamala | 9.5 |
| Patong | 10.1 |
| Surin | 10.3 |
Who it suits
- Families who want the full run from nursery to an IB Diploma on one campus, with sports academies and boarding.
- Secondary students on the IGCSE → IB route; the largest sixth form on the island.
- Households on the east side — Koh Kaew, Phuket Town, Panwa — or anywhere on the school-bus network.
The school in facts
- Year groups
- Nursery – Year 13
- Address
- 59 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Kaew, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000
- Website
- www.bisphuket.ac.th
- Memberships and accreditation
- FOBISIA, IB World School, ISAT
Sources: BISP school-fees page, 2023-24 sheet (archived 31 Aug 2023) (Sep 5, 2026); BISP school-fees page, 2024-25 sheet (archived 11 Sep 2024) (Sep 5, 2026); BISP school-fees page, 2025-26 sheet (archived 13 Sep 2025) (Sep 5, 2026); BISP school-fees page, 2026-27 sheet (Sep 5, 2026) · All sources
Source: BISP school-fees page, 2026-27 sheet
Frequently asked questions
How much are British International School Phuket fees in 2026–27?
489,000–982,700 THB (≈ $14,634–29,409) a year for Nursery – Year 13 (tuition only), per BISP school-fees page, 2026-27 sheet. The Year 1 band is 750,000 THB. Non-refundable entry fees add 206,000 THB (application fee 6,000, placement fee 200,000), plus a refundable bond of 150,000 THB.
How much have BISP fees risen?
The Year 1 band went from 660,400 THB in 2023–24 to 750,000 THB in 2026–27 — +13.6 % over 3 years, +4.3 % a year compounded. 4 fee sheets are on file (2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26, 2026–27); the year-by-year table on this page names each one.
Which Phuket areas are closest to British International School Phuket?
Phuket Town (7.8 km), Bang Tao (9.3 km), Kamala (9.5 km), Patong (10.1 km), Surin (10.3 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 Phuket Town: HeadStart International School — Chaofah City campus (3.4 km), QSI International School of Phuket (4.1 km), Kajonkiet International School Phuket (4.4 km).
What curriculum does British International School Phuket follow, and for which ages?
English National Curriculum to IGCSE (Years 10–11), IB Diploma (Years 12–13); Little Ducks pre-school; ages 2 to 18 (Nursery – Year 13), taught in English. The school takes boarders. The school lists FOBISIA, IB World School, ISAT. Founded 1996. About 1,160 students (2025).
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