HeadStart International School — Cherngtalay campus
Opened in August 2023 on 38,000 m² of hillside about 4 km from Bang Tao beach, with the Foundation and Primary phases and capacity for 200 pupils; the same fee schedule and inclusions as the Chaofah City campus. Coordinates are approximate (Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay).
British · Ages 2–11 · Day school ·Bang Tao · Row verified Sep 5, 2026
The school in facts
as of September 2026 · All sources- BritishEnglish National Curriculum, Foundation and Primary phases (capacity 200)
- Curriculum
- 2–11Pre-School – Year 6
- Ages
- 347,000–480,000 THB≈ $10,385–14,365
- Tuition 2026–27, THB
- +28.0 %Year 1, 2023–24 → 2026–27; +8.6 % a year
- Fee growth index
- 2023
- Founded · Source: HeadStart website
- No
- Boarding
- English
- Language of instruction · Source: HeadStart website
- Bang Tao4.3 km (campus coordinates are approximate)
- 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 | 300,000 THB | 375,000 THB | 375,000 THB | ≈ $11,223 | — | HeadStart tuition-fees page, 2023-2024 table (archived 28 May 2023) — one schedule for both campuses |
| 2024–25 | 330,000 THB | 412,000 THB | 412,000 THB | ≈ $12,330 | +9.9 % | HeadStart tuition-fees page, 2024-2025 table (archived 22 Sep 2024) — one schedule for both campuses |
| 2026–27 * | 347,000 THB | 480,000 THB | 480,000 THB | ≈ $14,365 | — | HeadStart 2026/27 fee schedule as reproduced by the International Schools Database |
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). * Marked figures come from a schools database, not the school's own sheet.
Fee growth index
+28.0 %Year 1: 375,000 THB (2023–24) → 480,000 THB (2026–27), +28.0 % over 3 years (+8.6 % a year)
2026–27: Secondary source (see the Chaofah City entry); the school publishes one schedule for both campuses, so the primary bands are quoted here.
One-off fees on entry
| Item | THB | ≈ USD | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee — Years 3–13; 8,000 THB on the 2026/27 schedule | 3,000 THB | ≈ $90 | No |
| Entrance fee | 100,000 THB | ≈ $2,993 | No |
| Endowment fee — returned on permanent withdrawal after the end of the academic year, with 30 days' written notice | 75,000 THB | ≈ $2,245 | Yes |
Non-refundable on entry: 103,000 THB (≈ $3,082). HeadStart 2026/27 fee schedule as reproduced by the International Schools Database
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. Campus coordinates are approximate.
Who it suits
- Families with children up to Year 6 living in Bang Tao, Layan, Surin or Kamala who want a short school run rather than the bus to town.
- Households already at the Chaofah City campus who move north — same curriculum, same fee schedule.
- Secondary-age children continue at the Chaofah City campus; the fee schedule is shared.
The school in facts
- Campus
- Cherngtalay campus
- Year groups
- Pre-School – Year 6
- Address
- 9/2 Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110
- Website
- headstartphuket.com/en/cherngtalay
- Memberships and accreditation
- ISAT
Sources: HeadStart tuition-fees page, 2023-2024 table (archived 28 May 2023) — one schedule for both campuses (Sep 5, 2026); HeadStart tuition-fees page, 2024-2025 table (archived 22 Sep 2024) — one schedule for both campuses (Sep 5, 2026); HeadStart 2026/27 fee schedule as reproduced by the International Schools Database (Sep 5, 2026) · All sources
Source: HeadStart 2026/27 fee schedule as reproduced by the International Schools Database
Frequently asked questions
How much are HeadStart International School — Cherngtalay campus fees in 2026–27?
347,000–480,000 THB (≈ $10,385–14,365) a year for Nursery – Year 6 (the phases this campus offers), per HeadStart 2026/27 fee schedule as reproduced by the International Schools Database (a secondary source; the school's own sheet could not be read on the retrieval date). The Year 1 band is 480,000 THB. Non-refundable entry fees add 103,000 THB (application fee 3,000, entrance fee 100,000), plus a refundable endowment fee of 75,000 THB. Secondary source (see the Chaofah City entry); the school publishes one schedule for both campuses, so the primary bands are quoted here.
How much have HeadStart fees risen?
The Year 1 band went from 375,000 THB in 2023–24 to 480,000 THB in 2026–27 — +28.0 % over 3 years, +8.6 % a year compounded. 3 fee sheets are on file (2023–24, 2024–25, 2026–27); the year-by-year table on this page names each one.
Which Phuket areas are closest to HeadStart International School — Cherngtalay campus?
Bang Tao (4.3 km), Layan (4.8 km), Surin (7 km), Kamala (7.9 km), Nai Thon (8.8 km). Distances are straight-line from the area centre to the campus, and the campus coordinates are approximate; the road is longer, and the school's own bus routes are the practical test. Other campuses near Bang Tao: Glenalmond Phuket International School (8.6 km), UWC Thailand (8.7 km), British International School Phuket (9.3 km).
What curriculum does HeadStart International School — Cherngtalay campus follow, and for which ages?
English National Curriculum, Foundation and Primary phases (capacity 200); ages 2 to 11 (Pre-School – Year 6), taught in English. Day school only. The school lists ISAT. Founded 2023.
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