Finnway International School Phuket

Finnway International School Phuket is located in Koh Kaew, near the Royal Phuket Marina, along Thepkrasattri Road. The area is a central residential hub with access to gated communities, marinas, and key road links. It is roughly 20–30 minutes from major expat areas and Phuket Town. The school’s location makes it accessible for families living across the island.

The school accepts students from Pre-Kindergarten (age 2) through Grade 6 (age 12). The structure includes Early Years (Pre-K to K3) and Primary School (Grades 1–6). Secondary education is not currently offered.

Finnway is a co-educational international day school. It does not offer any form of boarding. The school is open to students of all nationalities and operates independently.

Finnway provides support for students with mild to moderate learning needs through a designated Learning Support teacher. Assistance may include small-group or one-on-one interventions, particularly in early years and primary.

The school is not affiliated with any specific country. It implements a curriculum based on the Finnish National Core Curriculum, adapted for international learners.

The school has no religious affiliation. It operates as a secular institution and does not include religious instruction in its curriculum.

The school does not publicly provide detailed information about its daily schedule.

Finnway offers an optional school bus service for families who require transportation support. The service is available upon request and subject to availability, with specific routes and arrangements managed through the school office. It is not included in tuition and is billed separately.

Finnway International School Phuket follows a Finnish-based curriculum adapted for international students from Pre-K to Grade 6.

The Early Years programme (Pre-K to K3) is play-based and theme-led, incorporating elements of the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) with Finnish educational practices.

In Primary School (Grades 1–6), students study English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies through a thematic approach, supported by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).

Additional subjects include Thai language and culture, Mandarin Chinese, Art, Music, and Physical Education. Assessment is continuous and based on classroom observation, projects, and feedback. No external exams are used.

The school does not publicly disclose detailed information regarding its SEL practices.

Finnway supports students with additional learning needs through a designated Learning Support teacher, offering small-group or individualized interventions. It is not a specialist SEN school, but children with mild to moderate learning challenges can receive support on site.

Students in Grades 1 to 6 who require EAL receive assistance through both small group sessions and one-on-one support. Additionally, students with limited English proficiency may enter an Intensive English Programme (IEP), with further personalized support.

The school does not publicly disclose detailed information regarding dedicated mental wellbeing programmes.

The school does not publicly disclose its specific safeguarding or child protection policies.

1. Submit the official application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of THB 2,000. You must also provide the child's and parents’ passports and visa copies, birth certificate, two passport-sized photos, past school reports or transcripts (in English), and any relevant educational assessments or specialist reports.

2. The school reviews applications in the order they are received. If appropriate, they will schedule an assessment: Early Years applicants may be observed during play, while Primary applicants complete a short placement assessment with the Head of Primary. A parent interview with the Principal is also part of the process.

3. If a place is offered, the family must confirm enrollment within seven days by paying the entrance fee (THB 50,000) and refundable deposit (THB 40,000). The place is not guaranteed unless these payments are made.

4. The first tuition installment is due by 1 June for students starting in August, or prior to the student’s first day if joining mid-year. Once enrollment is confirmed, the school will arrange orientation, class placement, uniform purchases, and transport registration if applicable.

Finnway uses a waitlist system when classes are full. Applications are processed in the order received, and places are offered as space becomes available. If the family does not confirm within the specified timeframe, the offer may be extended to the next applicant.