BCIS International School Phuket

BCIS Phuket is located in Chalong, in the southern part of Phuket Island, Thailand. The campus sits between the popular residential areas of Rawai, Nai Harn, and Kathu, and is approximately 15–30 minutes from major shopping centres like Central Festival and local beaches. It is easily accessible by main roads such as Chaofa West Road and is situated near essential amenities including hospitals and supermarkets.

BCIS Phuket is divided into Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form sections. The school admits children from 18 months old in its Early Years Centre and continues through Year 13 or Terminale, depending on the curriculum stream. Both British and French academic pathways are available throughout these levels.

BCIS Phuket is a co-educational day school offering both British and French curriculum streams for students aged 18 months to 18 years.

BCIS Phuket provides additional learning support for students with mild to moderate learning, emotional, behavioural, and communication needs. Support is delivered through in-class assistance and small group interventions, overseen by a dedicated Student Support Team. Individual learning plans are developed and regularly reviewed to target areas such as literacy, social communication, and emotional regulation. The team includes a SEN Coordinator and Student Learning Coach who work closely with teachers and families to ensure each student’s needs are met effectively.

BCIS Phuket is not affiliated with a specific national government but offers both the British (Cambridge) and French national curricula.

BCIS Phuket is not affiliated with any religion. It welcomes students and families of all cultural and religious backgrounds.

At BCIS Phuket, the school day typically begins at 8:00 am and runs through to 3:00 pm for most academic lessons, Monday to Friday. The day is structured around seven teaching periods, with a short morning break and a lunch break. After 3:00 pm, students can take part in a range of extracurricular clubs and activities, which may extend the school day until 5:00 pm. This structure applies across both the British and French curriculum streams.

BCIS Phuket offers a scheduled school bus service for students from Year 1 to Year 13. Pick‑up times run between 6:30 am and 7:00 am, with afternoon departures from 3:30 pm to 3:45 pm. Students travel in minibuses equipped with seatbelts and supervised by attendants. The bus routes cover areas including Rawai/Chalong, Phuket Town, Cape Panwa, Cherngtalay, Patong, Kamala, Kata, and Karon. Services during school camps are charged weekly with flat-rate fees.

BCIS Phuket offers two curriculum streams from Early Years to the end of secondary: the British Cambridge Curriculum and the French National Curriculum. The British stream begins with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), followed by Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), IGCSE qualifications (Years 10–11), and concludes with AS and A Level examinations in Years 12–13. The French stream follows the official programme of the French Ministry of Education, beginning with Maternelle and École Élémentaire, continuing through Collège, and culminating in the Diplôme National du Brevet and Baccalauréat. Both curriculum pathways are delivered on a shared campus and include instruction in English, French, and Thai depending on the stream.

The school does not publicly disclose information specifically about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision on their website.

BCIS Phuket provides in-class and small-group support for students with mild to moderate learning, emotional, behavioural, and communication needs. Interventions are coordinated by a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and supported by mainstream teachers and specialist staff. The SEN team monitors progress, collaborates with families, and refers cases beyond the school’s capacity to appropriate external services. The school is not a specialist SEN institution, but it offers structured support within a mainstream setting.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes or support on their website

BCIS Phuket does not publicly provide detailed information about mental wellbeing programmes on their website.

BCIS Phuket has a formal Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy in place, aligned with the ISP Group’s safeguarding framework and adopted by the school in 2024. All staff and contractors undergo Safer Recruitment procedures, including background checks and mandatory annual safeguarding training. The policy outlines roles and responsibilities for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), who are responsible for reporting, record-keeping, and staff training. It also includes escalation procedures and guidance on how to respond to concerns about student welfare. The safeguarding approach covers both physical and online safety and is supported by site-level security measures and regular drills.

1. Book a school visit or personalised campus tour. Families are encouraged to arrange an in-person tour to explore the facilities, meet the admissions team, and ask questions about the curriculum and student life. This visit can help clarify whether the school is the right fit for your child’s needs.

2. Submit the application form and supporting documents. Parents must complete the official BCIS application form and submit required documents, which include the child’s passport, visa (if applicable), recent school reports, and photographs. All documents should be emailed to the admissions office for review.

3. Schedule an interview and academic assessment. The school will invite your child for an interview and, for Year 1 and above, an academic screening to assess subject proficiency and English language needs. These assessments help determine grade placement and whether EAL support is required.

4. Receive an offer and confirm enrolment. If the application is successful, the school will issue a formal offer letter. Parents must accept the offer in writing and proceed with the enrolment confirmation.

5. Pay registration fees and prepare for school start. To secure the place, families are required to pay registration and relevant tuition fees. Prior to the start of term, arrangements such as uniforms, access cards, and learning materials will be finalised with the school team.

BCIS Phuket offers academic scholarships to students entering Years 7 to 13 who demonstrate strong academic performance. For IGCSE candidates (Years 10–11), applicants must show evidence of achieving or targeting at least seven A or A grades and maintain a GPA of 3.7 or higher. For A Level students (Years 12–13), continued academic excellence and strong AS Level outcomes are required. Scholarship applications must include school reports, attendance records (minimum 90%), teacher references, and may also include a portfolio or additional supporting documents.

BCIS Phuket does not operate a formal waitlist or pooled admissions system.