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UWC Thailand

International School in Phuket

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UWC Thailand delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 81 nationalities. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families. The student body draws from 81 nationalities.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB taught at UWC Thailand.
  • Tuition: $13,806–$25,111/yr published in THB, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 18 (max 24) Phuket international school · 609 students total.
  • 81 nationalities top: Chinese, American, Thai.
  • Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 am.
  • Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
IBAges 2 to 18English$13,806–$25,111/yr(497000 ฿-904000 ฿)
Est. all-in: $21,109/yr(+8%, modeled)Premium in PhuketGood valueOpen admissions84% data coverage
Students

609

Nationalities

81 (Chinese, American, Thai, Russian, British, Canadian)

Class Size

18 avg / 24 max

Boarding

Available

Accreditations

IBO

ibpremium-tierboardingopen-admissionshighly-diverseinternationally-mobile

About UWC Thailand

UWC Thailand is a CIS-accredited, non-profit international school in Phuket, offering a rigorous and holistic 3-programme IB education for students aged 2 to grade 12, with day and boarding options.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for UWC Thailand
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$13,806–$25,111
Annual tuition (THB)497000 ฿-904000 ฿
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$21,109(+8%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$22,609
Cost position in Phuket100th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

IB

External examinations

IB Diploma, UWC Thailand High School Diploma

Exam results

Our average score over the last 8 years is 34.06 as compared to the worldwide average of 30.79. Our graduating students receive $3.51 million in scholarships on average.

Additional languages

Thai, French, Mandarin

Learning support

Students at UWCT are part of an inclusive learning community that is both respectful and accepting. UWCT acknowledges that each child has their own unique strengths, educational approaches, and learning styles. Classroom teachers collaborate with the Learning Support specialists, parents, and students to develop strategies and programmes that assist learners in meeting their goals. Students receive support in class and through pull-out support, depending on each student’s needs.

Special needs staff

Yes. The Learning Support Department provides students with the opportunity and encouragement to flourish within their environment.

ESL / EAL support

English for Speakers of Other Languages

School hours

8:00 am – 3:00 pm for Primary and 3:30 pm for Secondary Students.

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 84%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Phuket

Premium
Median
$4,167$13,806–$25,111$25,111

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
UWC Thailand

Class Size

This school
18
Max class
24
City avg
15

Student Diversity

81nationalities609 students

Very diverse

Common: Chinese, American, Thai, Russian, British, Canadian

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