UWC Thailand
Founded in 2009 as Phuket International Academy Day School and a United World College since 2016; a not-for-profit IB continuum school of about 500 students next to Thanyapura in Thalang. Fees are all-inclusive of lunch, learning materials, curriculum trips and expeditions; sibling discounts run from 5 % for a second child to 50 % for a fifth.
IB · Ages 2–18 · Boarding ·Layan · Row verified Sep 5, 2026
The school in facts
as of September 2026 · All sources- IBIB continuum: PYP (Nursery – Grade 5), MYP (Grades 6–10), Diploma (Grades 11–12)
- Curriculum
- 2–18Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12
- Ages
- 345,000–933,000 THB≈ $10,325–27,922
- Tuition 2026–27, THB
- +6.6 %Grade 1, 2024–25 → 2026–27; +3.2 % a year
- Fee growth index
- 2009
- Founded · Source: UWCT website
- ≈ 500
- Students
- Yes
- Boarding
- English
- Language of instruction · Source: UWCT website
- Layan6.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 497,000 THB | 876,000 THB | 707,000 THB | ≈ $21,158 | — | UWC Thailand school fee schedule 2024/25 (PDF, archived 22 Sep 2024) |
| 2025–26 | 497,000 THB | 904,000 THB | 730,000 THB | ≈ $21,846 | +3.3 % | UWC Thailand school fee schedule 2025/26 (PDF, archived 13 Oct 2025) |
| 2026–27 | 345,000 THB | 933,000 THB | 753,500 THB | ≈ $22,550 | +3.2 % | UWC Thailand school fee schedule 2026/27 (PDF) |
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
+6.6 %Grade 1: 707,000 THB (2024–25) → 753,500 THB (2026–27), +6.6 % over 2 years (+3.2 % a year)
2026–27: The 2026/27 sheet splits pre-kindergarten into four bands (Junior Pre-K 345,000; Senior Pre-K and Junior K 400,000; Senior K 633,000), which lowers the minimum against earlier years without lowering any grade's fee.
One-off fees on entry
| Item | THB | ≈ USD | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 7,000 THB | ≈ $209 | No |
| Placement fee | 100,000 THB | ≈ $2,993 | No |
| School Development Fund — per family with one child; 220,000 THB with two or more | 165,000 THB | ≈ $4,938 | No |
| Security deposit — less any outstanding payment | 25,000 THB | ≈ $748 | Yes |
Non-refundable on entry: 272,000 THB (≈ $8,140). UWC Thailand school fee schedule 2026/27 (PDF)
Priced extras
| Item | THB | ≈ USD | Academic year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boarding service (per year) | 653,000 THB | ≈ $19,542 | 2026–27 |
| Staff-parent association (per year) | 500 THB | ≈ $15 | 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.
Who it suits
- Families who want the IB from nursery to diploma and the UWC ethos: service, outdoor education, a large scholarship intake alongside fee-payers.
- Boarders in Grades 6–12 and families based in the north — Layan, Bang Tao, Nai Yang, Mai Khao.
- Households who value an all-inclusive fee (trips, expeditions, lunch) over a lower headline.
The school in facts
- Year groups
- Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12
- Address
- 115/15 Moo 7, Thepkrasattri Road, Thepkrasattri, Thalang, Phuket 83110
- Website
- www.uwcthailand.ac.th
- Memberships and accreditation
- United World Colleges, CIS, IB World School, EARCOS, ISAT, ONESQA
Sources: UWC Thailand school fee schedule 2024/25 (PDF, archived 22 Sep 2024) (Sep 5, 2026); UWC Thailand school fee schedule 2025/26 (PDF, archived 13 Oct 2025) (Sep 5, 2026); UWC Thailand school fee schedule 2026/27 (PDF) (Sep 5, 2026) · All sources
Source: UWC Thailand school fee schedule 2026/27 (PDF)
Frequently asked questions
How much are UWC Thailand fees in 2026–27?
345,000–933,000 THB (≈ $10,325–27,922) a year for Junior Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12, day students, per UWC Thailand school fee schedule 2026/27 (PDF). The Grade 1 band is 753,500 THB. Non-refundable entry fees add 272,000 THB (application fee 7,000, placement fee 100,000, school development fund 165,000), plus a refundable security deposit of 25,000 THB. The 2026/27 sheet splits pre-kindergarten into four bands (Junior Pre-K 345,000; Senior Pre-K and Junior K 400,000; Senior K 633,000), which lowers the minimum against earlier years without lowering any grade's fee.
How much have UWCT fees risen?
The Grade 1 band went from 707,000 THB in 2024–25 to 753,500 THB in 2026–27 — +6.6 % over 2 years, +3.2 % a year compounded. 3 fee sheets are on file (2024–25, 2025–26, 2026–27); the year-by-year table on this page names each one.
Which Phuket areas are closest to UWC Thailand?
Layan (6.3 km), Nai Yang (7.8 km), Nai Thon (8.4 km), Bang Tao (8.7 km), Surin (11.7 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 Layan: HeadStart International School — Cherngtalay campus (4.8 km), Glenalmond Phuket International School (6.2 km), British International School Phuket (11.6 km).
What curriculum does UWC Thailand follow, and for which ages?
IB continuum: PYP (Nursery – Grade 5), MYP (Grades 6–10), Diploma (Grades 11–12); ages 2 to 18 (Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12), taught in English. The school takes boarders. The school lists United World Colleges, CIS, IB World School, EARCOS, ISAT, ONESQA. Founded 2009. About 500 students (2025).
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