Is Finnway a full international school?

Only up to Grade 6 (around age 12). Families needing secondary schooling typically move on to BISP, HeadStart, UWC Thailand or BCIS afterwards.

What does 'Finnish-based curriculum' mean here?

Finnway blends elements of Finland's National Core Curriculum with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), emphasising play-based, child-centred learning.

How much is Finnway tuition?

Annual fees range from ฿264,000 to ฿351,000 depending on age group, plus a one-time ฿50,000 entrance fee, ฿2,000 application fee and a ฿40,000 refundable deposit.

Where is Finnway located?

On Thepkrasattri Road in Koh Kaew, in the same broad area as BISP — about 25 minutes from the airport and close to central Phuket.

How big are the classes?

Classes are kept small, typically 12 to 15 students, with strong individual attention from class teachers and specialists.

Phuket · Koh Kaew

Finnway International School Phuket

Finnway is a co-educational day school in Koh Kaew offering a Finnish-based curriculum adapted for international students, from Pre-K to Grade 6. Early Years follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC); Primary blends the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with Finnish pedagogy emphasising play, child-led learning and small class sizes.

Curriculum

British

Ages Accepted

primary

Tuition Tier

₿₿

Tuition Range (THB/year)

฿264,000–฿351,000

Main Language

English

Entry Exam

Not required

Founded

2012

Website

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Notes for Parents

Finnish-pedagogy school using IEYC (Early Years) and IPC (Primary)
Pre-K to Grade 6 only — no secondary phase
Class sizes typically 12–15 students
Purpose-built Koh Kaew campus with abundant natural light and outdoor space
Thai language and culture, plus Mandarin, are part of the timetable
Founded 2012; one of the few Nordic-inspired schools in Southeast Asia

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