International schools and universities in Thailand

The popularity of higher education in Thailand continues to grow. From 2009 to 2019, the number of foreign students at local universities increased by 2.5 times.

There are 155 accredited universities in Thailand, of which 10 are public and 72 are private.

Three universities from Thailand are included in the top 100 list of QS Asia University Rankings 2022:

• Chulalongkorn University (36th place),
• Mahidol University (43rd place),
• Chiang Mai University (88th place)

Language. The official language of instruction in the country is Thai, but there are more than 300 programs in universities that are taught in English.

Visa. You will need an ED student visa to study in Thailand. In order to apply for it, you must first confirm enrollment at the university for a full-time study program, as well as pay at least 50% of the total cost of the course. A student visa in Thailand is issued for a period of 90 days to 1 year. The cost of registration is 80 USD.

Price. The minimum cost of a bachelor's degree is 143 USD/year, and the maximum is 2,143 USD/year. A master's degree is on average more expensive - from 1,143 USD to 4,203 USD per year.

British International School
The most expensive and prestigious school in Phuket with the possibility of a full board. The curriculum is based on the national British system.

• Kindergarten: from 3 years old, from $13,500 per year
• School: 6-18 years old, from $26,800 per year
• Teaching language: English

UWC United World Colleagues
The international school, located on the territory of the largest sports and recreation center, belongs to the global educational movement UWC.

Education is based on three principles: mindfulness, protection of the marine environment and learning through experience. Students often go on expeditions and travel, carry out socially useful projects both in Thailand itself and beyond.

• Kindergarten: 3-6 years old, from $17,000 per year
• School: 6-18 years old, from $23,000 per year
• Teaching language: English

Head Start International School
The British International School is based on the Cambridge program with a strong emphasis on the language curriculum. In recent years, this school has been among the most successful in Phuket due to rising levels of standards and student achievement.

• Kindergarten: from 2 years old, from $10,000 per year
• School: 5-18 years old, from $14,000 per year
• Teaching language: English

ISP International School of Phuket
School of Cambridge University, one of the most prestigious in Phuket

The school has 2 specialized sections for Russian and French children, as the level of language proficiency increases, the child enters the general class of his age group.

• Kindergarten: 3-5 years, from $5,600 per year
• School: 5-16 years old, from $8,700 per year
• Teaching language: English

Kajonkiet International School
It was opened as a private school for the education of wealthy Thai children. Over time, it has scaled up, now children of any nationality study here, not only in Thai, but also in the Cambridge program. Classes are taught by teachers from the UK and Thailand.

• Kindergarten: 2-6 years old, from $2400 per year
• School: 6-18 years old, from $10,000 per year
• Teaching language: English 80%, compulsory study of the Thai language and culture of Thailand.

Oak Meadow School
Initially, it was a kindergarten, but now there are all levels of education. Teaching in the American school curriculum.

• Kindergarten: from 3 years
• School: 5-18 years old, from $4,300 per year
• Teaching language: English

QSI International School
One of the oldest international schools in Phuket, founded in 2000. It is accredited by the American education system, since it was originally intended to teach children of US diplomats. As well as the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)

• Kindergarten: 3-5 years
• School: 5-18 years old
• Teaching language: English

In public schools, teaching is conducted in Thai. Education in them is free only for children of whom at least one parent is a citizen of Thailand.