Glenalmond Phuket International School

Opened in August 2026 inside the Thanyapura Sports and Health Resort in Thalang, affiliated with Glenalmond College in Scotland; early years and primary first, with IGCSE, A Level and BTEC planned. Free uniform pack on enrolment; 5 % off for a second child, 15 % for a third, 5 % for paying a year in advance.

British · Ages 2–14 · Day school ·Layan · Row verified Sep 5, 2026

The school in facts

as of September 2026

Curriculum: British · English National Curriculum with EYFS and Singapore mathematics; early years and primary in the opening year, secondary to follow; 2026-09-05Source: Glenalmond website
Ages: 2–14 · Wee Bairns – Year 9 (2026-27); 2026-09-05Source: Glenalmond website
Tuition 2026–27, THB: 270,000–950,000 THB (≈ $8,186–28,801); 2026-09-05Source: Glenalmond Phuket schedule of fees 2026-2027 (PDF)
Founded: 2026; Source: Glenalmond website
Boarding: No; 2026-09-05Source: Glenalmond website
Language of instruction: English; Source: Glenalmond website
Area: Layan · 6.2 km; Source: Phuket Travels area list

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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
2026–27	270,000 THB	950,000 THB	750,000 THB	≈ $22,738	—	Glenalmond Phuket schedule of fees 2026-2027 (PDF)

Tuition only, day students; one-off entry fees, transport, meals where not included, uniforms and examinations are on top. USD at 32.98 THB per dollar (ECB reference rate via Frankfurter, Sep 3, 2026).

Fee growth index

Only one fee year is on file — a growth figure appears with the second published sheet.

2026–27: Wee Bairns 270,000 (mornings) / 390,000 (full days); Kindergarten 1–3 490,000; Years 1–6 750,000; Years 7–9 950,000. First year of operation.

One-off fees on entry

Item	THB	≈ USD	Refundable
Application fee	5,000 THB	≈ $152	No
Placement fee — 100,000 THB for second and subsequent children; includes a year's Thanyapura membership	200,000 THB	≈ $6,063	No
Refundable deposit	150,000 THB	≈ $4,548	Yes

Non-refundable on entry: 205,000 THB (≈ $6,215). Glenalmond Phuket schedule of fees 2026-2027 (PDF)

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
Layan	6.2
Nai Yang	7.9
Nai Thon	8.4
Bang Tao	8.6
Surin	11.5

Who it suits

Families in the north — Layan, Bang Tao, Nai Yang — who want a new British prep-style school with Thanyapura's pools and pitches on site.
Households prepared to pay a placement fee at the BISP / UWC level for a school in its first year.
Primary-age children now; the secondary years are being added as the school grows.

The school in facts

Year groups: Wee Bairns – Year 9 (2026-27)
Address: Thanyapura Sports and Health Resort, 120/1 Moo 7, Thepkrasattri Road, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Website: glenalmondphuket.com
Memberships and accreditation: Glenalmond College (Scotland) affiliate

Sources: Glenalmond Phuket schedule of fees 2026-2027 (PDF) (Sep 5, 2026) · All sources

Source: Glenalmond Phuket schedule of fees 2026-2027 (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

How much are Glenalmond Phuket International School fees in 2026–27?

270,000–950,000 THB (≈ $8,186–28,801) a year for Wee Bairns (mornings) – Year 9, per Glenalmond Phuket schedule of fees 2026-2027 (PDF). The Year 1 band is 750,000 THB. Non-refundable entry fees add 205,000 THB (application fee 5,000, placement fee 200,000), plus a refundable refundable deposit of 150,000 THB. Wee Bairns 270,000 (mornings) / 390,000 (full days); Kindergarten 1–3 490,000; Years 1–6 750,000; Years 7–9 950,000. First year of operation.

How much have Glenalmond fees risen?

Only one fee sheet (2026–27) is on file for Glenalmond Phuket International School, 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 Glenalmond Phuket International School?

Layan (6.2 km), Nai Yang (7.9 km), Nai Thon (8.4 km), Bang Tao (8.6 km), Surin (11.5 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 Layan: HeadStart International School — Cherngtalay campus (4.8 km), UWC Thailand (6.3 km), British International School Phuket (11.6 km).

What curriculum does Glenalmond Phuket International School follow, and for which ages?

English National Curriculum with EYFS and Singapore mathematics; early years and primary in the opening year, secondary to follow; ages 2 to 14 (Wee Bairns – Year 9 (2026-27)), taught in English. Day school only. The school lists Glenalmond College (Scotland) affiliate. Founded 2026.

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