Is BCIS only for French-speaking families?

No. BCIS welcomes families of all language backgrounds. Non-French-speakers can join the British Cambridge stream, or enter the French stream through the multilingual integration programme.

What qualifications do students leave with?

The British stream leads to IGCSE and A Level; the French stream leads to the Diplôme National du Brevet and the French Baccalauréat, recognised by universities worldwide.

Is the French stream officially recognised?

Yes. BCIS is homologated by the French Ministry of Education, meaning its French stream is part of the official French overseas school network.

Where is BCIS located?

On a purpose-built campus in Chalong, southern Phuket — convenient for families in Rawai, Kata, Karon and Phuket Town.

From what age does BCIS accept students?

From 18 months in the toddler programme through to 18 years (Year 13 / Terminale).

Phuket · Chalong

Berda Claude International School, Phuket (BCIS)

BCIS is the only international school in Phuket offering two parallel European streams — the French National Curriculum (accredited by France's Ministry of Education / AEFE) and the British Cambridge curriculum to IGCSE and A Level — on a single Chalong campus, with students aged 18 months to 18 years from over 50 nationalities.

Curriculum

French

Ages Accepted

full

Tuition Tier

₿₿₿

Tuition Range (THB/year)

฿300,000–฿600,000

Main Language

French / English

Entry Exam

Not required

Founded

2017

Website

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Notes for Parents

Dual-stream school: full French National Curriculum (homologated) and Cambridge British curriculum
Accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education, the French Ministry of Education and Thailand's Ministry of Education
Multilingual programme transitions non-French-speakers into the French stream; B2 French required for Collège, C1 for Lycée
Part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) group
Chalong campus in southern Phuket, convenient for Rawai, Kata and Karon
Founded in 2017 — relatively new but rapidly growing

Frequently Asked Questions

Accreditation

Berda Claude International School, Phuket (BCIS) states on its own website that it holds the following. Read 2026-08-22; not independently confirmed with the accrediting bodies, so check directly if it is decisive for you.

ONESQAThailand's national education quality assessment

Chosen by shared curriculum, city and fee band — the attributes on this page, not an editorial ranking.

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