British International School, Phuket
About BIS Phuket
Phuket's British day and boarding school since 1996
British International School, Phuket was founded on the vision of two Thai educators, Mr Prasit Ourairat and Dr Arthit Ourairat, to create a high quality international day and boarding school on Phuket. It opened in 1996 with 59 students as the founding Dulwich International College, was officially opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in 2002 and took its current name in 2005. Today over 1,100 students aged 2 to 18, from more than 60 nationalities, learn on a 44-acre campus in Koh Kaew, taught by over 100 qualified teachers and coaches from more than 15 nationalities. The Headmaster is Simon Meredith, and the school's mission is to Inspire Learning, Nurture Wellbeing and Ignite Passion.
Early Years and Primary
Early Years follows the Early Years Foundation Stage in two settings: Little Ducks for two- to three-year-olds, and Nursery and Reception for three- to five-year-olds, with indoor and outdoor spaces children move between freely. By the end of Early Years children have lessons in PE, swimming, music, library and Thai (for Thai speakers). Primary (ages 5 to 11) follows the National Curriculum of England in classroom pods of two year groups around a shared area, with specialists teaching Thai, Mandarin, Spanish, PE and performing arts. The Primary day runs from 7:50 am to 2:35 pm, and lunch and snacks are included.
Secondary: IGCSE, then the IB Diploma or BTEC
Years 7 to 9 follow Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum of England. Every Key Stage 3 student learns an instrument in lessons, with instruments provided, and takes an annual LAMDA exam in voice and spoken English. Years 10 and 11 take IGCSEs. In Years 12 and 13 students take the full IB Diploma, individual IB courses, or a BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport or Business. All students graduate with the BISP High School Diploma, accredited by CIS, NEASC and the Thai Ministry of Education. Support includes an Intensive English Programme, English as an Additional Language, a Learning Support department and two school counsellors.
2026 results
In 2026 BISP's IB Diploma students averaged 33 points out of 45, against a world average of 30. 97% passed, 72% scored at or above the world average, 22% earned the Bilingual Diploma and the top student scored 44. Every BTEC Extended Diploma student passed, with grades from Distinction* Distinction* Distinction* to Distinction Merit Merit. At IGCSE, 44% of grades were A* or A, 72% A* to B and 94% A* to C, and 25 students achieved six or more A* or A grades.
Boarding from Year 4
Boarding is open from Year 4 to Year 13, and about one in five Secondary students board. Daily, weekly, short-term and long-term boarding are all possible. Houses sit at the heart of the campus, each with a full-time house parent and an assistant house parent, with 24/7 supervision and an on-campus nurse supported by Bangkok Hospital Phuket. Boarders have a private study bedroom, with en suite bathrooms for older students, supervised study and a weekend activities programme.
Sport, arts and over 300 activities a term
High-Performance Sports Academies in Swimming, Football, Golf and Tennis, plus Aerial arts, are led by professional coaches on 50m and 25m pools, six tennis courts, three full-size football pitches, a golf short course and training centre, a fitness centre and a sports hall. Specialist art teachers, all practising artists, teach from Reception to Year 13, and Secondary productions are staged at least twice a year. The activities programme runs more than 300 sessions each term, from VEX robotics, coding, Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Silver and Gold) to choirs, rock bands, Thai dance, chess and circus arts.
Universities and the future
Nearly all Year 13 graduates go on to university, most often in the UK, the US, Australia, the Netherlands and Thailand. Three accredited university counsellors start working with students in Year 9, when they choose their IGCSEs, and guide every application through Unifrog. Destinations of the classes of 2017 to 2025 include Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, LSE, Toronto, UBC, McGill, UCLA, Georgetown, Melbourne, Sydney, NUS, Waseda, Seoul National University and Chulalongkorn.
How admission works at BISP
BISP welcomes students of every nationality who can benefit from an English-language education. Admissions review recent school reports and a reference from the current school. Non-native English speakers take an English test: reading, writing and an interview in Primary, and an entrance test at school or online for Years 7 to 9. Years 10 and 11 need near-native English. For the full IB Diploma, students need at least five IGCSE grades at A* to C (four for IB courses or BTEC). A capable student who needs more English may receive an offer on condition of an intensive English course. The admissions office (admissions@bisphuket.ac.th, +66 76 335 555) is open Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm, and arranges tours.
IB average 33
2026 IB Diploma average of 33 points against a world average of 30, with a 97% pass rate.
Four sports academies
Swimming, Football, Golf and Tennis, with 50m and 25m pools.
Boarding from Year 4
Daily, weekly or term boarding with live-in house parents.
A closer look
How to apply — through British Learning Centre
We manage the enquiry and introduction on your behalf, so you don't have to navigate BIS Phuket's admissions process alone.
Term structure
- Term 1Starts Monday 24 August 2026 (boarders arrive 23 August)
- Term 2Starts Monday 4 January 2027
- Term 3Starts Monday 19 April 2027
Holidays: mid-term 10–18 October, winter 12 December – 3 January, mid-term 13–22 February and spring 3–18 April. The school year ends in late June 2027.
How it works with BLC
- Message British Learning Centre with your child's age and the term you'd like to start at BIS Phuket.
- We talk you through the curriculum fit, what the school will be looking for, and what to expect from their process.
- We introduce you directly to BIS Phuket's admissions team and arrange your assessment or tour.
- We stay with you right through to enrolment, so you're never dealing with the school's paperwork alone.
Tuition, fees and the exact admissions steps are confirmed directly with your BLC consultant as part of your enquiry — .
Upcoming events at BIS Phuket
Open days, tours and playgroups at the school, booked through British Learning Centre.
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A few quick questions
Early Years (Little Ducks, Nursery and Reception) follows the Early Years Foundation Stage. From Year 1 to Year 9 students follow the National Curriculum of England, then take IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11. In Years 12 and 13 they choose the full IB Diploma, individual IB courses, or a BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport or Business.
IB Diploma students averaged 33 points out of 45 against a world average of 30, with a 97% pass rate and a top score of 44. Every BTEC Extended Diploma student passed. At IGCSE, 94% of grades were A* to C and 44% were A* or A.
From age 2, in Little Ducks. Nursery and Reception follow for children aged three to five, and Primary starts at five.
Yes, from Year 4 to Year 13. Daily, weekly, short-term and long-term boarding are possible. Each house has a full-time house parent and an assistant, with 24/7 supervision, a private study bedroom for every boarder and supervised weekend activities.
English is the language of instruction. Non-native speakers take an English test, and Years 10 and 11 need near-native English. BISP has an Intensive English Programme and English language support, and a capable student who needs more English may be offered a place on condition of an intensive English course first.
At least five IGCSE grades at A* to C, with a C recommended for Standard Level subjects and a B for Higher Level. IB courses and BTEC need at least four IGCSE grades at A* to C.
BISP runs High-Performance Sports Academies in Swimming, Football, Golf, Tennis and Aerial, and more than 300 activity sessions each term, including robotics, coding, Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, music ensembles, drama, Thai dance and chess. Some activities carry an extra charge.
Term 1 starts on Monday 24 August 2026 (boarders arrive on 23 August), Term 2 on Monday 4 January 2027 and Term 3 on Monday 19 April 2027.
Nearly all go on to university, most often in the UK, the US, Australia, the Netherlands and Thailand. Recent destinations include Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, LSE, Toronto, McGill, UCLA, Melbourne, NUS and Chulalongkorn.
Yes. BISP runs morning and afternoon bus services to different parts of Phuket. Routes are available from the admissions office.
BIS Phuket is one of our partner schools. British Learning Centre guides your family through the whole process: we explain the curriculum and entry points, prepare your child for the assessment, arrange a campus visit and stay with you until your child starts. Message us with your child's age and the term you would like to start.
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