International School Fees in Phuket, 2026-2027
BISP tuition runs from THB 489,000 a year for Nursery to THB 982,700 for Year 9. UWC Thailand charges THB 345,000 to THB 933,000. QSI Phuket charges US $15,100 a year from the 5-year-old class. HeadStart charges THB 480,000 for primary years and THB 540,000 for secondary and sixth form. All four add one-off fees before the first term.
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BISP fees for 2026-2027
British International School, Phuket quotes its fees in Thai baht. The tuition table lists each term and the annual fee, in baht.
| Year group | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | THB 195,600 | THB 146,700 | THB 146,700 | THB 489,000 |
| Reception | THB 195,600 | THB 146,700 | THB 146,700 | THB 489,000 |
| Year 1 | THB 300,000 | THB 225,000 | THB 225,000 | THB 750,000 |
| Year 2 | THB 300,000 | THB 225,000 | THB 225,000 | THB 750,000 |
| Year 3 | THB 300,000 | THB 225,000 | THB 225,000 | THB 750,000 |
| Year 4 | THB 302,360 | THB 226,770 | THB 226,770 | THB 755,900 |
| Year 5 | THB 303,320 | THB 227,490 | THB 227,490 | THB 758,300 |
| Year 6 | THB 307,080 | THB 230,310 | THB 230,310 | THB 767,700 |
| Year 7 | THB 391,160 | THB 293,370 | THB 293,370 | THB 977,900 |
| Year 8 | THB 391,160 | THB 293,370 | THB 293,370 | THB 977,900 |
| Year 9 | THB 393,080 | THB 294,810 | THB 294,810 | THB 982,700 |
| Year 10 | THB 393,080 | THB 294,810 | THB 294,810 | THB 982,700 |
| Year 11 | THB 480,100 | THB 336,070 | THB 144,030 | THB 960,200 |
| Year 12 | THB 393,080 | THB 294,810 | THB 294,810 | THB 982,700 |
| Year 13 | THB 480,100 | THB 336,070 | THB 144,030 | THB 960,200 |
Tuition includes lunch and snacks and educational field trips for full-fee students. Student accident insurance is limited to THB 20,000 per accident, and comprehensive accident insurance is the parents’ responsibility.
One-off fees at BISP
| Fee | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | THB 6,000 | No |
| Placement fee, one student | THB 200,000 | No |
| Placement fee, more than one student | THB 250,000 | No |
| Bond | THB 150,000 | Yes, under the withdrawal conditions |
The application fee covers entrance testing, interviews, processing school reports, administration and registration. Tuition is non-refundable except under the withdrawal and refund conditions.
Extras, discounts and dates at BISP
Parents pay all IGCSE and IB examination fees. The optional Intensive English Course costs THB 63,000 in Term 1 and THB 42,000 in each of Terms 2 and 3.
Optional boarding and transport per year:
| Option | Year groups | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly boarding | Y4 - Y6 | THB 396,400 |
| Full boarding | Y4 - Y6 | THB 473,550 |
| Full boarding | Y7 - Y10, Y12 | THB 509,300 |
| Transport | Y3 – Y10, Y12 | THB 99,900 |
The second eldest child receives a 5% tuition discount. The third eldest and later children receive 15%. Sibling discounts are not available if any sibling receives a scholarship.
Term 1 is due on 24 July 2026. Term 2 is due on 4 December 2026 and Term 3 on 19 March 2027. A late payment carries a 10% surcharge.
BISP requires one complete term’s notice of a student’s withdrawal. It may adjust fees, but not during the school year. Visa and Mastercard are accepted with a bank charge of 1.40%.
UWC Thailand fees
UWC Thailand’s fee schedule is for the academic year starting in 2026. It does not apply to students nominated by their National Committee or the Global Selection Programme. Fees include all core off-campus learning trips.
| Grade level | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Junior Pre-Kindergarten (Mini Mantas 2) | THB 345,000 |
| Senior Pre-Kindergarten (Mini Mantas 3) | THB 400,000 |
| Junior Kindergarten | THB 400,000 |
| Senior Kindergarten | THB 633,000 |
| Grade 1 to 5 | THB 753,500 |
| Grade 6 to 10 | THB 872,000 |
| Grade 11 to 12 | THB 933,000 |
| Boarding service | THB 653,000 |
One-off fees at UWC Thailand
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | THB 7,000 |
| Placement fee | THB 100,000 |
| School Development Fund, one child | THB 165,000 |
| School Development Fund, two or more children | THB 220,000 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | THB 25,000 |
Sibling discounts apply to tuition: second child 5%, third 15%, fourth 25%, fifth 50%. Late payment fees are THB 20,000 for 1 to 30 days late, THB 40,000 for 31 to 60 days and THB 60,000 for 61 to 90 days.
School fees and other charges are non-refundable once payment has been received. The bus is optional; Admissions shares fees and routes on request. External examinations such as the IB Diploma, SAT and TOEFL are invoiced separately.
QSI Phuket fees in US dollars
QSI Phuket quotes tuition in US dollars. Classes for 5-year-olds to 13-year-olds cost US $15,100 a year, billed as US $5,900, US $4,600 and US $4,600 by term. Secondary classes cost the same, with a US $1,600 capital fund fee on top.
| Class | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| 2, 3 and 4 year-olds, full day | US $6,600 |
| 2, 3 and 4 year-olds, half day | US $4,600 |
| 5-year-old to 13-year-old class | US $15,100 |
| Secondary (Sec I - Sec IV) | US $15,100 |
One-off fees and rules at QSI Phuket
A one-time non-refundable registration fee of US $600 applies to every new applicant. A Mid-Year Enrollment Fee of US $900 applies after 1 October.
Term payments are due on 21 August 2026, 11 December 2026 and 26 March 2027. A US $200 discount applies for each full-term payment on time, plus US $400 for the full year paid by 1 October. Fees are not reduced for absence, including home leave, unless a student officially withdraws.
Intensive English is included in the standard tuition fee, and AP courses come at no extra cost.
HeadStart International School fees
HeadStart bills in Thai baht. The 2026-2027 table below gives tuition by stage. Term 1 is the biggest bill of the year.
| Year group | Term 1 | Annual tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | THB 139,000 | THB 347,000 |
| Early Years to Reception | THB 144,000 | THB 360,000 |
| Primary years | THB 192,000 | THB 480,000 |
| Lower secondary | THB 216,000 | THB 540,000 |
| Upper secondary | THB 270,000 | THB 540,000 |
| Sixth form | THB 270,000 | THB 540,000 |
HeadStart places children by their age on 31 August. A 6-year-old goes into Year 2 and an 11-year-old into Year 7.
One-off fees at HeadStart
| Fee | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | THB 8,000 | No |
| Entrance fee | THB 100,000 | No |
| Endowment fee | THB 75,000 | Yes, after deductions, if the child stays to the end of the school year and you give 30 days’ written notice before the last day of Term 3 |
Extras, discounts and refunds at HeadStart
Tuition includes meals, a selection of extra-curricular activities, basic accident insurance and school trips. The school bus at either campus, uniforms, exam textbooks and individual music lessons cost extra. English support, for children who need it, is THB 50,000 a year.
The second child gets 10% off tuition, and the third and later children 15%. Entrance and endowment fees are charged for the first and second child only.
To get Term 1 fees back on leaving, give the Registrar written notice 90 days before Term 1 starts.
Comparing like with like
Look at the same stage at each school, then add the one-off fees.
| Stage | BISP | UWC Thailand | QSI Phuket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 or Grade 1 | THB 750,000 | THB 753,500 | US $15,100 |
| Annual fee, oldest years | THB 982,700 | THB 933,000 | US $15,100 plus US $1,600 |
HeadStart’s primary tuition is THB 480,000 and its oldest years THB 540,000.
See the international schools guide for curriculum, ages and campus, and the first week checklist for what to set up before term starts.
Photo credits
- Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (British International School, Phuket on Google Maps (opens in a new tab), UWC Thailand on Google Maps (opens in a new tab), QSI International School of Phuket on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by Google Maps contributor, Claire Hutley, QSI International School of Phuket.
Not confirmed: School bus prices at HeadStart and QSI Phuket, and QSI's baht invoice amount: ask admissions before you apply.
Common questions
How much is BISP tuition for 2026-2027?
From THB 489,000 a year for Nursery to THB 982,700 for Year 9. The table below lists every year group.
How much is UWC Thailand tuition for the year starting in 2026?
From THB 345,000 for Junior Pre-Kindergarten to THB 933,000 for Grades 11 to 12.
How much is QSI Phuket tuition?
US $15,100 a year for the 5-year-old to 13-year-old classes and for Secondary, plus a US $1,600 capital fund fee in Secondary.
How much is HeadStart tuition?
THB 347,000 for Preschool, THB 360,000 for Early Years to Reception, THB 480,000 for primary years and THB 540,000 for secondary and sixth form. A THB 8,000 application fee, THB 100,000 entrance fee and THB 75,000 endowment fee come first.
What one-off fees do the schools charge?
BISP charges a THB 6,000 application fee, a THB 200,000 placement fee and a refundable THB 150,000 bond. UWC Thailand charges THB 7,000, THB 100,000 and a School Development Fund. QSI Phuket charges a US $600 registration fee.
Are there sibling discounts?
At BISP the second eldest child receives 5% off tuition and the third and later children 15%. At UWC Thailand the discounts are 5% for the second child, 15% for the third, 25% for the fourth and 50% for the fifth.
What happens if I pay late?
BISP adds a 10% surcharge. UWC Thailand adds THB 20,000 for 1 to 30 days late, THB 40,000 for 31 to 60 days and THB 60,000 for 61 to 90 days.
Can fees change during the year?
BISP may adjust fees, but not during the school year.
Do the fees include lunch and trips?
BISP tuition includes lunch and snacks, and educational field trips for full-fee students. UWC Thailand fees include all core off-campus learning trips.
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