A safe, supportive environment where students flourish
A safe, supportive environment where students flourish
At the British International School, Phuket, learning takes place everywhere, anytime. On a trip to Khao Lak, where BTEC Sport students learned how to communicate and cooperate through games of towel beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and more. In the Maths Wizards extracurricular, where Year 7 and 8 students develop problem-solving strategies, preparing their minds for international competitions. In a book swap with a neighbouring school to spread the love of reading. At Asia’s biggest learning event for the hospitality and tourism industry, forming sustainable solutions to environmental setbacks.
Here, learning is holistic; undefined by a particular classroom or subject. Located on the gorgeous, tropical island of Phuket, the private school for students aged 2 to 18 has designed a curriculum that cultivates the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive dimensions of the developing child. Whether they’re turning their gears in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), training in its vast sports academies, including tennis, football, swimming, and golf, or pursuing music, arts, service learning, and more, BISP students build curiosity, passion, resilience, and a love of learning that carries them through their lives.
My long-term goal is to become a subject matter expert in supply chain, which is the backbone of the industry. I found BGSU's Logistics Systems Engineering program is a combination of engineering and management, which helps me to enhance my knowledge and skills. I joined BGSU in January 2022 and got the opportunity to work as a Graduate Assistant on an industrial project under the guidance of Dr. Sarder.
Swati Arora, India
MS in Logistics Systems Engineering
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Scholarship opportunities. World-class results.
“We’re looking for that well-rounded individual,” says Tim Pearson, the Head of Secondary School. “A scholar should add value to the environment that they’re in. They should help improve our academic performance; they should have that influence on the students or other teammates, or the community. It’s not just on paper, we want to see the person we’re getting.”
A 97% IBDP pass rate. Triple Distinctions in the Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) programme. BISP students are not only competent, but consistent. The school’s personalised approach to academics has guided them to some of the best universities in the world, from University College London and Pennsylvania State University to the University of Hong Kong.
For bright minds to access the best opportunities, BISP offers scholarships in academics, sports, and the arts. For the 2026 to 2027 academic year, students can apply for scholarships in Year 10 as they pursue IGCSEs, or in Year 12, for the IBDP, BTEC Business, and BTEC Sport programmes. The Secondary School offers scholarships for football, tennis, golf, swimming, aerial arts, and visual arts. Applications are also encouraged from those who display exceptional talent in areas such as innovation, Entrepreneurship, or Computer Science.
BTEC’s practical-based learning
In 2023, BISP launched the BTEC International Level 3 in Sport (Extended Diploma), a practical-based sport programme for Years 12 to 13. It’s designed to prepare students for diverse career opportunities in the sports and fitness industries, with courses like “Inclusive Coaching,” “Business in Sport,” and “Psychology Sport Development,” taught by specialist subject teachers. Results are not based on examinations, but instead, on coursework, projects, and practicals.
A personalised pathway for every learner
From a “learning through play” approach in the Early Years to a bespoke Middle School curriculum and over 25 IGCSE subjects, the customisability of BISP’s education allows students to pursue their interests and grow ambition. The IBDP is globally recognised, packed with courses and Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) projects that encourage you to adapt and explore the world on a deeper level. It’s one of the most popular curriculums in Thailand, but BISP also offers other pathway options, including the BTEC programme.
“We’ve already got students signing up for the BTEC Business course, and we’ll continue to promote it. It just offers that alternative pathway where students are really passionate about business, entrepreneurship, work experience, and real-life practical skills,” he adds.
“It’s the highest level of a BTEC that you can do at this age level, and that’s worth the equivalent of an IB Diploma or three A levels,” says Mr. Pearson. For the 2026 to 2027 academic year, BISP is offering a new BTEC Business programme, with the launch made possible due to the subject’s high demand.
A home away from home
Good performances only come with good health. BISP’s holistic support system ensures students are cared for throughout their academic and personal journeys. The boarding school houses students of more than 60 nationalities, and while they may feel slightly homesick upon their arrival at BISP, the Head of Boarding, Magali Margo highlights that the feeling never lasts for long. In fact, many end up not wanting to leave.
Pastoral care is tailored to each student. Specialist Learning Support Teachers work with families to meet the diverse needs of students. The school has a strong counselling team, and a bespoke wellbeing curriculum. The faculty are constantly evolving their practice through rigorous training programmes, to ensure they can provide the best for their students. With 800 activities conducted across the year and an extensive co-curricular programme, students develop a sense of purpose and connection.
Naomi (Year 13)
Naomi has been with BISP for a year now, though her journey to the school started with her brother. “My brother used to go to this school and was here for quite a while before he graduated. My parents have always loved the environment here and the education,” she says.
Knowing she wanted to pursue swimming, Naomi was drawn to the BTEC programme, particularly for sports science. Fast forward a year, and the programme has helped her grow in ways she never imagined.
“I’ve learned how to manage my time better, stay disciplined with all the training, and balance both training and school work,” she says. “Much of what we learn in class directly links to what I do in the pool, like anatomy, nutrition, fitness testing, and sports psychology. I’ve just become more aware of how certain things can affect my performance.”
Naomi’s got plenty on her plate, but it’s thanks to the structure of the programme, the coaches, and her peers that she doesn’t feel burnt out. “I think one of the best things about BISP is how well everything is planned,” she says. “If we have a lot of assignments or if others have exams coming up, coaches are very understanding and will support us if we decide to take a little break.”
Ty Wiebe (Year 13)
Ty is the BISP Head Student, but when he first took on the leadership role, he was a bundle of nerves. “I’d seen the previous ones up on stage talking at assembly and they all seemed like they were really good at their job,” he says. “I didn’t know if I was cut out for it.”
Turns out, there was nothing to be nervous about. Ty received leadership training, which helped build his confidence in public speaking, teaching him what to say and how to breathe. He and his peers did simple team building exercises which enforced his ability to collaborate and communicate, and function not as a leader with followers, but as an equal contributor.
Collaboration and communication are the two skills Ty’s improved since becoming Head Student. “Organising assemblies specifically, you have to have control over a lot of different people at the same time and they all want different things,” he says. “So, you have to be able to manage that, and I think communication is very important, and also time management.”
Ty is currently in Year 13 for the IB Diploma, and aiming for his next big step upon graduation: pursuing Mathematics at Oxford University. “I’ve had to do an admissions test there and do some past papers, so one of the heads of department has offered to give me personal help with the questions and has also given me access to a variety of resources,” he says. “I have interview preparation with not only counsellors but also teachers who have studied Mathematics.”
Naomi has been with BISP for a year now, though her journey to the school started with her brother. “My brother used to go to this school and was here for quite a while before he graduated. My parents have always loved the environment here and the education,” she says.
Knowing she wanted to pursue swimming, Naomi was drawn to the BTEC programme, particularly for sports science. Fast forward a year, and the programme has helped her grow in ways she never imagined.
Naomi Gray
YEAR 13
“I’ve learned how to manage my time better, stay disciplined with all the training, and balance both training and school work,” she says. “Much of what we learn in class directly links to what I do in the pool, like anatomy, nutrition, fitness testing, and sports psychology. I’ve just become more aware of how certain things can affect my performance.”
Naomi’s got plenty on her plate, but it’s thanks to the structure of the programme, the coaches, and her peers that she doesn’t feel burnt out. “I think one of the best things about BISP is how well everything is planned,” she says. “If we have a lot of assignments or if others have exams coming up, coaches are very understanding and will support us if we decide to take a little break.”
Collaboration and communication are the two skills Ty’s improved since becoming Head Student. “Organising assemblies specifically, you have to have control over a lot of different people at the same time and they all want different things,” he says. “So, you have to be able to manage that, and I think communication is very important, and also time management.” Ty is currently in Year 13 for the IB Diploma, and aiming for his next big step upon graduation: pursuing Mathematics at Oxford University.
Ty is the BISP Head Student, but when he first took on the leadership role, he was a bundle of nerves. “I’d seen the previous ones up on stage talking at assembly and they all seemed like they were really good at their job,” he says. “I didn’t know if I was cut out for it.”
Turns out, there was nothing to be nervous about. Ty received leadership training, which helped build his confidence in public speaking, teaching him what to say and how to breathe. He and his peers did simple team building exercises which enforced his ability to collaborate and communicate, and function not as a leader with followers, but as an equal contributor.
“I’ve had to do an admissions test there and do some past papers, so one of the heads of department has offered to give me personal help with the questions and has also given me access to a variety of resources,” he says. “I have interview preparation with not only counsellors but also teachers who have studied Mathematics.”
Ty Wiebe
YEAR 13
Hii San Kim is currently a Year 12 student at BISP, and the school’s been her home for practically her whole life. She’s just completed her IGCSEs with the highest number of A* in her year and was awarded the orange riband.
Hii San Kim
YEAR 12
“The school provides so much for us physically, like the campus, all the cool facilities and the technology; it’s really useful, and I think we need to take advantage of that,” she says. “My IGCSE wasn’t actually a very straight linear path. It wasn’t always smooth. But the teachers have been so great at listening to any concerns or issues I had.”
Hii San is a lover of art, which she took as a subject in IGCSE, though her interest doesn’t just lie with a pencil on paper. She’s also a member of BISP’s Aerial Arts High-Performance Team, a kind of circus art offered at the school, alongside flying trapeze and gymnastics. “To be an artist, you really need to enjoy the time you put into it. For me, it feels not like a chore, but more like leisure time,” she says.
BISP helped Hii San realise her creative passion, and she’s considering art history as a subject to pursue after graduation. “We have art as a compulsory subject in middle school and that journey really helped me realise that this is what I love doing and find genuine joy out of,” she says. “My IGCSE journey helped me a lot technically and also to find more specific interests, for example, what kind of art I like doing and what materials I like working with.”