Finnway International School Phuket is a Finnish National Core Curriculum / Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care / Cambridge Assessment International Education school in Phuket, Thailand. Founded in 2018. Annual tuition ranges from $7,228 to $11,039 USD.
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About
Finnway International School Phuket is an international school grounded in the Finnish National Core Curriculum, offering Kindergarten through Primary and expanding to Lower Secondary in August 2026. The school combines academic excellence with personalised, hands-on learning experiences rooted in the Finnish philosophy that a happy child learns best. Finnway is pursuing membership with Cambridge Assessment International Education and accreditation with the Council of International Schools.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
First Finnish-inspired international school on Phuket; Finnish National Core Curriculum adapted for international learners; play-based and thematic learning in early years; small class sizes of approximately 15 students; trilingual instruction in English, Mandarin, and Thai; no external examinations; continuous assessment through observation and projects.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K3 (age 5-6) | THB 292,000~$ 8,000 |
| K1-K2 (age 3-5) | THB 264,000~$ 7,233 |
| Pre-K (age 2-3) | THB 225,000~$ 6,164 |
| Grades 1-3 (age 6-8) | THB 320,000~$ 8,767 |
| Grades 4-6 (age 9-12) | THB 351,000~$ 9,616 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: from ฿260,000 per year (Kindergarten); from ฿337,000 per year (Primary); from ฿397,000 per year (Lower Secondary). Application fee: $56.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit official application form and pay non-refundable application fee of THB 2,000, along with required documents (passports, visa copies, birth certificate, photos, school reports, and any relevant assessments). 2. School reviews applications in order received; Early Years applicants may be observed during play, Primary applicants complete a short placement assessment with the Head of Primary, and a parent interview with the Principal is conducted. 3. If a place is offered, family must confirm enrollment within seven days by paying the entrance fee (THB 50,000) and refundable deposit (THB 40,000). 4. First tuition installment is due by 1 June for August starters or prior to first day for mid-year joiners; school arranges orientation, class placement, uniform purchases, and transport registration.
Admissions Details
Finnway uses a waitlist system when classes are full. Applications are processed in the order received and places are offered as space becomes available. If the family does not confirm within the specified timeframe, the offer may be extended to the next applicant.
Student Life
Uniforms are required but not included in tuition; purchased separately.
Lunch and snacks are provided; milk is provided during the afternoon snack; parents are encouraged to pack a healthy snack.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school does not publicly disclose detailed information regarding dedicated mental wellbeing programmes.
The school does not publicly disclose its specific safeguarding or child protection policies.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 6-12) | Finnish National Core Curriculum | Finnish National Core Curriculum for Basic Education |
| Kindergarten (Ages 2-6) | Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care | Finnish ECEC curriculum adapted for international and local context |
| Lower Secondary (Age 12-13) | Cambridge Assessment International Education | Opening Grade 7 in August 2026; Cambridge membership pending approval |
School Background
Fully registered and licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education as an international school. Operates independently as the first Finnish-inspired school on Phuket.