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Schools and education in Phuket
A Diverse Educational Landscape
Choosing the Right School for Your Children in Phuket
For parents residing in Phuket, selecting a suitable school for their children is a pressing concern. While it’s essential to opt for an institution recognized by the Thai Ministry of Education, the range of educational options in Phuket is impressively diverse.
In addition to the public and private schools that cater to the Thai curriculum in the Thai language, families have the option of choosing bilingual schools that offer English language courses. Phuket is also home to a wide range of international private schools, some of which are part of renowned international networks.
While these schools, regardless of their profit or non-profit status, boast high-quality education and a unique multilingual environment, their tuition fees are often prohibitively expensive for many Thai families and even some expatriate families. Nevertheless, many parents are willing to make significant financial sacrifices to provide their children with what they believe will be a passport to a bright future.”
BCIS school in phuket
BCIS Phuket is the only school on the island to offer a choice between two different school curriculums, the Cambridge programme and the French programme. With two distinct programmes accredited by the Cambridge …
QSI School Phuket (QSIP)
The history of QSI School Phuket (QSIP) is not a recent development. Established in 1990, the Phuket International School, the first international school on the island, was founded by a collective of expatriate parents. Their aim was to offer their children an educational alternative to the existing Thai school system …
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The Phuket Youth Sailing Club or the Children of Sailing
Ao Yon is probably the best sheltered and safest bay in Phuket. That’s where you’ll find the Phuket Youth Sailing Club, managed by Katy Gooch and Paul Firmin. As the name suggests, this organization is for children. However, its history is somewhat unique, as Katy was able to tell me.
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