British International School, Phuket

What British International School, Phuket does

British International School, Phuket (BISP) is a private K-12 international school founded in 1996 on a 44-acre campus in Phuket, Thailand, owned and operated by the Prasit Patana Group founded by Mr. Prasit Ourairat and Dr. Arthit Ourairat. The school serves approximately 1,130 students aged 2-18, drawn from over 55 nationalities, with 130 boarding students, 120 fully qualified faculty (100% qualified, 17.4 years average experience), and 190 total employees. It is licensed by the Thailand Ministry of Education and accredited by CIS, NEASC, IB, Cambridge Assessment International Education, Pearson BTEC, and ONESQA.

The core academic portfolio follows the National Curriculum of England from Early Years through Key Stage 3, transitioning to IGCSE in Years 10-11, then branching into IBDP, BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diplomas in Sport and Business, and the BISP High School Diploma in Years 12-13. Supplementary product offerings include four High-Performance Sports Academies (Swimming, Football in partnership with Brazilian club Cruzeiro, Tennis, Golf), MACA Aerial Arts, the Ignite Enrichment Programme, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Leaders for Tomorrow leadership development, the Summer@BISP seasonal programme for ages 3-15, English Language Acquisition support, Learning Support Services, and scholarship programmes (Dr. Arthit World, Sports, Art). Technology stack is built on standard third-party ed-tech (iSAMS, OpenApply, SchoolsBuddy, Seesaw, Tapestry) with no disclosed proprietary AI or platform technology.

BISP generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition fees (THB 489,000-982,700 per student depending on year group), boarding fees (THB 396,400-509,300 for weekly or full boarding from Year 4), one-time application (THB 6,000) and placement fees (THB 200,000-250,000), plus ancillary streams including transport, intensive English courses, summer camps, music lessons, and examination fees. Sibling discounts (5% second child, 15% subsequent) and a refundable THB 150,000 bond are applied. Go-to-market is direct through an on-campus admissions office, online applications via OpenApply, school tours year-round, and multi-channel digital marketing. Customers are individual families, segmented primarily into expatriate and Thai households, with scholarships as a secondary recruitment channel.

Name

British International School, Phuket

Legal name

British International School Phuket

Website

https://bisphuket.ac.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

British International School, Phuket is a private K-12 international day and boarding school founded in 1996 on a 44-acre Phuket campus, serving 1,130+ students aged 2-18 from 55+ nationalities through the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IBDP, and BTEC programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• International school education
• K-12 British curriculum
• Boarding school programmes
• Elite sports academies
• University placement preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Phuket

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged per academic year for day students across all year groups from Nursery to Year 13, with fees ranging from THB 489,000 to THB 982,700 depending on year group
2. Boarding Fees: Weekly or full boarding fees for students in Years 4-13, with weekly boarding from THB 396,400 and full boarding from THB 473,550 to THB 509,300 annually
3. Application and Placement Fees: One-time application fee of 6,000 Baht per application and placement fee of 200,000 Baht for one student or 250,000 Baht for families with multiple students
4. Additional Services: Transport (99,900 Baht), Intensive English Course (147,000 Baht), High Performance Sport fees, sports trips, paid activities, individual music lessons, and examination fees for IGCSE and IB

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

British International School, Phuket is a private day and boarding international school offering education for students aged 2–18 through British and international curricula. It combines a full academic programme (Early Years through Sixth Form / IB Diploma) with elite sports academies and performing arts, delivered from a tropical campus in Phuket, Thailand.

Product overview

British International School, Phuket operates as a unified educational institution offering a comprehensive K-12 programme from Early Years (age 2) through Secondary (age 18). The core academic portfolio comprises the National Curriculum of England (KS 1-3) feeding into IGCSE in Years 10-11, followed by IBDP, BTEC Sport, or BTEC Business pathways in Years 12-13, with BISP High School Diploma as graduation credential. The school supplements academics with High-Performance Sports Academies (Swimming, Football/Cruzeiro, Tennis, Golf, Aerial Arts), the Ignite Enrichment Programme covering arts and extracurriculars, Summer@BISP camp, Leaders for Tomorrow leadership programme, and Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Boarding is available from Year 4, with Little Ducks Preschool for youngest learners and English Language Acquisition support throughout. Scholarship programmes (Dr. Arthit World, Sports, Art) and University Guidance counselling complete the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Sport Academy Multi-disciplinary sports training programme offering exposure across several athletic disciplines alongside academics.
• Golf Academy Golf coaching and development programme for students, integrated with the academic timetable.
• Basketball Academy Basketball training and competitive pathway combined with full academic study at BISP.
• Tennis Academy Tennis development programme combining coaching, competition and academic schooling.
• Football Academy Elite football training programme integrated with academics, leveraging Phuket's climate and dedicated facilities.
• Swimming Academy Structured swimming training and competition pathway delivered alongside academic studies.
• Secondary School Programme Secondary education following British curriculum pathways including IGCSE, preparing students for Sixth Form and international qualifications.
• Sixth Form / IB Diploma Post-16 education offering the IB Diploma and A-Level pathways, supporting university applications and placement.
• Boarding Programme Full and weekly boarding options for students on the Phuket campus, with pastoral care and structured residential life.
• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Early Years programme for the youngest learners (approximately ages 2–5) following the British EYFS framework, delivered on the Phuket campus.
• Primary School Programme British primary curriculum for primary-age students, building core literacy, numeracy and broader academic skills.
• Performing Arts Programme Performing arts curriculum and co-curricular programme across music, drama and dance, forming the third strand of the Triple Helix.
• Summer Camp Short-term summer programme combining English language, sport and cultural activities on the Phuket campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% IBDP Pass Rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Phuket PrimeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Phuket Prime real estate company to assist families in finding homes on the island when relocating. Provides personalized property experience for families buying, renting, or investing in Phuket property.
• Cruzeiro AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Brazilian football club Cruzeiro for football academy programme. Home of Cruzeiro Academy for both boys' and girls' football teams, implementing internationally recognized training methodologies.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited Cambridge examination centre for IGCSE qualifications. Students work towards Cambridge IGCSE programmes in Years 10-11.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized IB World School offering International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12-13 with full IBDP and individual course options.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by CIS for meeting high standards in international education. High School Diploma accredited by CIS, NEASC and Thailand Ministry of Education.
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by NEASC, an American regional accrediting agency, in addition to CIS and Thailand Ministry of Education.
• Pearson BTECcoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved BTEC Centre offering BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diplomas in Sport and Business, recognized by universities worldwide.
• World Academy of Sport (WAoS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by World Academy of Sport for education programmes supporting athletes.
• FOBISIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Federation of British International Schools in Asia, participating in regional competitions and events.
• International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ISAT, the professional organization for international schools in Thailand.
• Bangkok Hospital PhuketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical support partnership providing 24/7 healthcare services for boarding students with on-campus nurse support and hospital coordination.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shrewsbury International School Bangkok: Premium British international school in Thailand offering IGCSE/IB pathways to a similar expatriate and affluent-Thai family base; the closest direct competitor in the same UK-curriculum premium tier.
• Harrow International School Bangkok: Premium British-curriculum day and boarding school in Thailand serving expatriate and affluent Thai families; operates in the same premium fee tier with comparable IGCSE/IB offerings.
• Bangkok Patana School: One of the largest British international schools in Thailand offering IGCSE/IB to a similar expatriate and Thai family segment; comparable in scale, curriculum, and target market to BISP.
• International School Bangkok (ISB): Premier not-for-profit international school in Bangkok with IB curriculum serving the same expatriate/affluent-Thai premium segment; competing for the same university-bound international families.
• UWC Thailand: International IB boarding school located in Phuket on a comparable coastal-residential model; competes head-to-head with BISP for boarders and expatriate families on the island.
• Regents International School Pattaya: British-curriculum day and boarding school in Thailand offering IGCSE/IB to a comparable premium expatriate market; part of the Nord Anglia network with similar positioning.
• NIST International School: Large IB international school in Bangkok serving a similar expatriate and Thai affluent family base with comparable fees and IGCSE/IB pathway options.
• Concordian International School: IB World School in Bangkok serving Thai and expatriate families at comparable premium pricing; competing for the same IB-pathway university-bound families.

Emerging players

• Rugby School Thailand: Newer British-heritage premium boarding school in Thailand (Chonburi) targeting the same premium expatriate segment; represents the wave of branded UK entrants increasing competitive pressure on BISP.

Regional players

• Garden International School: Long-established British-curriculum international school in Kuala Lumpur with similar IB/BTEC pathways and premium positioning; comparable regional peer for expatriate families weighing Southeast Asia schooling options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/summerphuket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1212053

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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