Finnway International School Phuket
A Finnish-curriculum school on Thepkrasattri Road near the Royal Phuket Marina, from pre-K to Grade 6, with lower secondary starting in August 2026. Fees are published by age band; EAL and intensive-English programmes are priced per year on top.
Finnish + British · Ages 2–13 · Day school ·Phuket Town · Row verified Sep 5, 2026
The school in facts
as of September 2026 · All sources- Finnish + BritishFinnish core curriculum adapted for international students, with a Cambridge pathway; lower secondary opening August 2026
- Curriculum
- 2–13Pre-K – Grade 7
- Ages
- 260,000–447,000 THB≈ $7,781–13,377
- Tuition 2026–27, THB
- No
- Boarding
- English
- Language of instruction · Source: Finnway website
- Phuket Town8.1 km
- Area · Source: Phuket Travels area list
Tuition by academic year
Each row is one published fee sheet. The reference band (Grade 1) is the figure the growth index follows; change is year on year.
| Academic year | Lowest band | Highest band | Reference band · Grade 1 | ≈ USD | Change | Fee sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | 260,000 THB | 447,000 THB | 337,000 THB | ≈ $10,085 | — | Finnway admissions page, 2026/27 tuition |
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
Only one fee year is on file — a growth figure appears with the second published sheet.
2026–27: The minimum is the half-day pre-K programme; full-day pre-K and K1–K2 are 295,000; K3–Grade 1 337,000; Grades 2–3 362,000; Grades 4–6 397,000; Grade 7 447,000.
One-off fees on entry
| Item | THB | ≈ USD | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 2,000 THB | ≈ $60 | No |
| Entrance fee | 60,000 THB | ≈ $1,796 | No |
| Deposit — refunded within 30 days after the final term day | 40,000 THB | ≈ $1,197 | Yes |
Non-refundable on entry: 62,000 THB (≈ $1,855). Finnway admissions page, 2026/27 tuition
Priced extras
| Item | THB | ≈ USD | Academic year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAL support, Grades 1–6 (per year) | 42,000 THB | ≈ $1,257 | 2026–27 |
| Intensive English programme, Grades 4–6 (per year) | 70,000 THB | ≈ $2,095 | 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 | 8.1 |
| Bang Tao | 10.7 |
| Kamala | 11.4 |
| Patong | 12.0 |
| Surin | 12.0 |
Who it suits
- Families who want a Finnish, play- and project-based early years and primary near Koh Kaew and Phuket Town.
- Households with siblings: 10 % off tuition and 50 % off entrance and deposit for a second child.
- Parents who prefer to pay a year in advance (8 % discount).
The school in facts
- Year groups
- Pre-K – Grade 7
- Address
- 9/1 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Kaew, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000
- Website
- finnwayphuket.com
- Memberships and accreditation
- ISAT, ONESQA, Thai Tuition and Schools Association
Sources: Finnway admissions page, 2026/27 tuition (Sep 5, 2026) · All sources
Source: Finnway admissions page, 2026/27 tuition
Frequently asked questions
How much are Finnway International School Phuket fees in 2026–27?
260,000–447,000 THB (≈ $7,781–13,377) a year for Pre-K – Grade 7, per Finnway admissions page, 2026/27 tuition. The Grade 1 band is 337,000 THB. Non-refundable entry fees add 62,000 THB (application fee 2,000, entrance fee 60,000), plus a refundable deposit of 40,000 THB. The minimum is the half-day pre-K programme; full-day pre-K and K1–K2 are 295,000; K3–Grade 1 337,000; Grades 2–3 362,000; Grades 4–6 397,000; Grade 7 447,000.
How much have Finnway fees risen?
Only one fee sheet (2026–27) is on file for Finnway International School Phuket, so no growth figure is published; it appears with the second sheet. Across the island, schools with two or more published years have raised their reference band by a median of a few per cent a year — the exact figure is on the schools index.
Which Phuket areas are closest to Finnway International School Phuket?
Phuket Town (8.1 km), Bang Tao (10.7 km), Kamala (11.4 km), Patong (12 km), Surin (12 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 Finnway International School Phuket follow, and for which ages?
Finnish core curriculum adapted for international students, with a Cambridge pathway; lower secondary opening August 2026; ages 2 to 13 (Pre-K – Grade 7), taught in English. Day school only. The school lists ISAT, ONESQA, Thai Tuition and Schools Association.
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