Kajonkiet International School Phuket is a National Curriculum for England school in Phuket, Thailand. Founded in 2011. Annual tuition ranges from $7,700 to $12,320 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Scholarships are offered to students in Years 7–13 covering Key Stage 3, IGCSE, and A-Level programmes. Awards recognise exceptional talent in academics, art, drama, dance, music, and sports. Assessed through one of three scholarship windows held annually (one per term). Year 6 students currently enrolled at KIS are specifically invited to apply in Term 3. Awards may include a bursary and are open to internal and external candidates. Recipients also engage in enrichment activities such as scholar days, community service, and leadership training.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 7,700–$ 12,320 per year.
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
About
Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) is a co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 18, set in 15 Rai of grounds in Phuket, Thailand. Students follow the national curriculum for England with all subjects taught in English, supported by an extensive range of co-curricular activities. KIS fosters a caring, inclusive community guided by core values of innovation, leadership, passion, community, legacy, and opportunity.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
KIS offers a full British Curriculum from EYFS through A-Levels on a 15 Rai landscaped countryside campus in Phuket's Kathu valley. The school emphasises academic enrichment, sports, and arts, with dedicated music and sports facilities. Island-wide daily transport, EAL and SEN support programmes, and international language instruction in Thai, Chinese, and Japanese are key differentiators. Scholarships are available across Key Stage 3, IGCSE, and A-Level years for exceptional talent in academics, arts, and sports.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 / Year 2 | THB 330,000~$ 9,041 |
| Year 3 / Year 4 | THB 340,000~$ 9,315 |
| Year 5 / Year 6 | THB 352,000~$ 9,644 |
| Year 10 / Year 11 | THB 411,000~$ 11,260 |
| Year 12 / Year 13 | THB 440,000~$ 12,055 |
| Pre-Nursery (Half Day) | THB 193,000~$ 5,288 |
| Year 7 / Year 8 / Year 9 | THB 391,000~$ 10,712 |
| Pre-Nursery / Nursery / Reception (Full Day) | THB 275,000~$ 7,534 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 275,000 - 440,000. Application fee: $56.
Admissions Process
- 1Arrange a school visit or open house — tour campus, meet the Registrar and key staff. 2. Complete and submit an application form along with the application fee and most recent school reports. 3. Undergo admissions assessment — English and mathematics tests and an interview (younger students may have an in-class observation). 4. Subject teachers and Vice Principals review the full application dossier including references before a decision is made. 5. Successful applicants are notified by the Registrar; a formal invoice is issued and payment must be made before the student's first day.
Admissions Details
School Day
School hours typically run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with exact timings depending on age group. Breaks and lunch are scheduled within the day, and older students may have supervised study or extra-curricular sessions extending into the afternoon.
Student Life
Meals are compulsory and include snacks and lunch; cost is included in tuition fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a whole-school pastoral care and safeguarding framework. A Student Wellbeing & Welfare Officer monitors and supports student mental health. The school encourages an open environment where students can speak about concerns and promotes emotional resilience. Specific mental health programmes or professional counselling services are not publicly listed.
KIS has a detailed Child Protection and Safeguarding policy aligned with Thai legislation and UK guidelines. The school maintains a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Leads across EYFS/Primary and Secondary divisions, supported by a Student Wellbeing & Welfare Officer. The safeguarding team undergoes annual training covering reporting procedures, information sharing, risk management, and online safety.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 5-11) | National Curriculum | National Curriculum for England, Years 1-6 |
| Early Years (Ages 2-5) | EYFS | — |
| Secondary (Ages 11-16) | National Curriculum | National Curriculum for England, Years 7-11 |
| Sixth Form (Ages 16-18) | National Curriculum | Years 12-13 |
School Background
Governed by a Board of Directors who report annually to the school community. The Board includes the President of the Kajonkiet School Group.