Berda Claude International School Of Phuket (Bcis)

The school fosters a community built on the values of inclusivity, respect, and excellence, aiming to nurture curious, confident, and adaptable individuals. It employs the ISP Learning.First™ approach, which encourages students to reflect, explore, and solve problems through purposeful challenges. The educational environment is designed to promote global citizenship, social responsibility, and environmental conservation.

The school offers two accredited pathways: the British International School (Cambridge curriculum) and the French International School (IFS curriculum). The British pathway progresses from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Cambridge Primary and Secondary to Cambridge Sixth Form (A-Levels). The French pathway spans from Kindergarten through Primary and Secondary, leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the French Baccalaureate. Both streams emphasize multilingualism, with instruction in English, Thai, French, Chinese, and Spanish.

Graduates consistently achieve strong results in external examinations, including IGCSE, Cambridge A-Levels, the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB), and the French Baccalaureate. Alumni gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, supported by a Future Pathways programme that provides specialist counselling for university applications and career planning. In 2024, the school reported a 98% pass rate for IGCSE and a 95% pass rate for Cambridge A-Levels.

The school provides language support programmes to assist non-native speakers with integration and English fluency. For students whose needs exceed standard support services, the school may require families to provide a dedicated Student Learning Coach (SLC). Inclusion is a core value, and the school maintains a whole-school counsellor and a dedicated Head of Inclusion.

The admissions process is personalised and supported by a dedicated team, with multilingual assistance available for international families. Applicants undergo a CEPT assessment and an interview with the relevant Head of School (Early Years, Primary, or Secondary). Applications are accepted throughout the year, subject to space, and require documentation including previous school reports and medical or educational psychologist reports where applicable.

The school operates on an academic year typically beginning in late August and concluding in late June. The calendar includes scheduled holiday camps, public holidays, and designated inset days for staff training. Detailed annual schedules are provided to families to assist with planning.

The school operates two purpose-built campuses—Junior and Senior—located 200 metres apart in Chalong. Facilities include modern classrooms, science and technology labs, libraries, and a planetarium with 5K resolution. Sports infrastructure features a 50m Olympic-size swimming pool, a 25m pool, a FIFA-standard football pitch, a synthetic turf pitch, an athletic track, tennis courts, a basketball court, a volleyball field, and a gym. Creative spaces include a blackbox theatre, music studios, and art/fashion design workshops.

Students have access to over 40 extracurricular activities, including summer and winter camps and an aftercare club. The school hosts specialist academies for football (in partnership with Paris Saint-Germain Academy), skiing, gymnastics, swimming, and dance, all supported by expert coaching and professional-grade facilities. Additionally, the International Learning Opportunities for Students (ILOS) programme provides global experiences to build cognitive, interpersonal, and self-leadership skills.