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The International School of Phuket (ISP), established in 2008, offers the Cambridge International curriculum for students aged 5 to 14. Located in Rawai, southern Phuket, the campus spans 5 rai of tropical greenery and features outdoor classrooms, sports courts, and creative arts spaces. Classes are intentionally small—averaging 15 students—to foster individualized attention. Instruction is in English, with Thai and Russian offered as additional languages. ISP is known for its nature-inspired learning environment and its strong emphasis on environmental education, with sustainability initiatives integrated into both curriculum and campus life. A key highlight is their eco-club and outdoor programs, which make full use of Phuket’s natural setting. Students also benefit from a wide range of extracurriculars, including muay thai, swimming, drawing, and drama. The school offers a GPS-tracked bus service across key areas in southern Phuket, ensuring safe transport from Monday to Friday. ISP is a co-educational, day school with no boarding.
79/6 Moo 4 Soi Sermsuk, Viset Road, Rawai, Mueang, Phuket 83130, Thailand
International School of Phuket has 235 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
ISP is located in Rawai, on the southern tip of Phuket island, Thailand. The area is residential and close to beaches like Nai Harn and Kata, with local transport connections to Chalong and Karon. The school sits on a leafy campus, approximately 30–40 minutes by car from Phuket Town.
The school caters to students aged 5 to 14, following the Cambridge curriculum through Key Stages 1 to 3.
This structure includes Primary (ages 5–11) and Lower Secondary (ages 11–14).
ISP is a co-educational day school.
ISP offers English Language Learner (ELL) support for non-native speakers, integrated into both classroom and small-group settings. The school does not currently advertise dedicated facilities for broader Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.
The school is not affiliated with any specific country but follows the UK-based Cambridge curriculum.
ISP is a secular school and does not follow any religious affiliation.
The school day typically starts in the morning around 8:00 a.m. and ends in the afternoon around 4:00 p.m. Breaks and lunch times are incorporated into the daily schedule, with times varying slightly by year group. Exact timings may differ based on extracurricular activities.
ISP offers a school bus service for students in Year 1 to Year 7, running Monday to Friday. Service areas include Kata, Karon, Chalong, Rawai, and Nai Harn.
Each bus is equipped with GPS tracking and seat belts, and is staffed with a dedicated assistant to coordinate pick-up and drop-off.
Annual tuition at International School of Phuket ranges from THB 164,970 to THB 235,620 for 2026/27.
International School of Phuket teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 6 to 14.
The International School of Phuket (ISP) follows the Cambridge International curriculum, which is based on the UK national curriculum framework. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 (Years 1–6), students study core subjects including English, mathematics, science, global perspectives, and computing, alongside Thai language and cultural studies. Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) continues with a subject-based approach, adding disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, and business studies. Students in all stages receive instruction in English and benefit from additional English Language Learner (ELL) support if needed.
ISP encourages environmental responsibility and community awareness as part of its approach to student development. Younger students participate in activities such as upcycling materials for craft projects and growing vegetables on-site, which help foster a sense of care for the environment and shared responsibility. These experiences are designed to support the development of empathy, responsibility, and an awareness of global citizenship. The school frames this approach as part of helping students understand their role as custodians of the planet.
No specific SEL programme, curriculum, or dedicated staff roles are detailed on the school’s website.
ISP does not publicly disclose information regarding support for students with Special Educational Needs.
ISP offers a structured English Language Learner (ELL) programme. This includes 70% instruction in small group English sessions and 30% integration in subjects like PE, Art, and Music, with placement determined by an English proficiency assessment .
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding its approach to mental wellbeing support.
ISP does not publicly disclose information regarding its safeguarding or child protection policies.
1. Submit an application form.
Once in touch with the school, families are asked to complete and submit an application form. This includes providing basic student and family information along with required documentation such as a copy of the student’s passport and previous school reports.
2. Language and academic assessment.
Students whose first language is not English may be asked to complete a language assessment to determine if English Language Learner (ELL) support is required. Placement in year groups and ELL support is based on age, previous school records, and language proficiency.
3. Review and acceptance.
Once assessments and documentation have been reviewed, the school will confirm acceptance in writing. Parents are then provided with an invoice for the application and tuition fees.
4. Complete registration and prepare to start.
Upon fee payment, families receive joining instructions and information on school uniforms, transport, and class placement. Students can then begin attending on the scheduled start date.
The school does not publicly disclose whether it operates a waitlist or pool system.