Parents researching the international schools in Phuket for a young child often start with the primary phase, where the daily experience matters more than examination results that are still a decade away. Kajonkiet International Primary covers the early years and primary years of Kajonkiet International School Phuket on its green Kathu campus, and feeds straight into the same school's secondary and sixth form.
The appeal at this stage is an English medium British primary education at a mid tier price, in a calm inland setting with space to play, rather than the premium fees of the island's most expensive primaries.
The primary school at a glance
| Curriculum | Early Years Foundation Stage, then the English National Curriculum for primary |
|---|---|
| Stages | Pre nursery to Year 6 (approximately age 2 to 11) |
| Language of instruction | English, with Thai, Chinese and Japanese taught |
| Founded | Around 2011 (whole school) |
| Progression | Feeds into Kajonkiet's Cambridge IGCSE and A Level secondary years |
| Fee band | Mid tier for Phuket; primary fees below the senior years |
| Campus area | Kathu valley, Phuket |
Curriculum and academics
The youngest children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, the English framework that structures early learning around communication, physical development, literacy, numeracy and personal and social growth through play. From Year 1 to Year 6 pupils move onto the British curriculum for primary, taught in English, with the usual emphasis on early literacy, numeracy and topic based learning across the wider subjects.
Languages feature from early on, with Thai, Chinese and Japanese taught alongside the English core, and English as an additional language support helps children who arrive with limited English settle into mainstream classes. Because the primary phase sits inside a full through school, the curriculum is built to lead into Cambridge lower secondary and then IGCSE, so families are choosing a starting point on a continuous path rather than a standalone primary. Parents who prefer the inquiry led IB Primary Years Programme should note that Kajonkiet runs a more conventional English national model.
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Kajonkiet International Primary fees
Kajonkiet International Primary fees sit at the lower end of the school's own range, since primary tuition runs below the senior and sixth form years. Our guide to international school fees in Phuket places the school in the island's mid tier overall, with early years the most affordable band and primary a step up from it. For a young child, that makes Kajonkiet one of the more accessible British primaries on the island.
Alongside tuition, plan for a one off admission fee, a small application fee, optional school transport priced by zone and an English language support charge where it applies. Primary families avoid the sixth form examination fees that load the senior years, which keeps the all in figure lower at this stage. Use our fee calculator to estimate the full annual cost and confirm the current published fees with admissions, as our bands reflect market tracking rather than an invented price list.
Admissions
Entry to the primary phase runs through the year, with the main intake at the August start of the academic year. The school asks for an application, recent reports or nursery records where they exist and an age appropriate assessment, which at this stage is a gentle check of readiness rather than a formal test.
The early years and lower primary classes are among the most popular, so families relocating mid year should contact admissions early to confirm a place in the right year group. Recent records, passports and visa paperwork are the documents to have ready.
Location and who goes there
The primary phase shares the main Kajonkiet site in the Kathu valley, an inland location about fifteen minutes from Phuket Town with grounds and dedicated facilities. For younger children the quieter setting and the space to run around are part of the draw, though families on the western beaches face a longer school run.
The primary community is a mix of Thai and international families, giving young children a broad social start rather than a single nationality bubble. The Phuket city hub sets out how Kathu compares with the beach belt for a daily commute, and our roundup of the best international schools in Phuket shows the primary alternatives across the island.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Kajonkiet International Primary?
Primary fees sit at the lower end of Kajonkiet's mid tier range, below the senior years. Our Phuket fees guide places the school in the island's mid tier overall. Expect an admission fee, optional transport and language support on top of tuition, and confirm current figures with the school.
What curriculum does the primary school follow?
It follows the Early Years Foundation Stage in the early years and then the English National Curriculum for primary, taught in English, with Thai, Chinese and Japanese also taught.
What ages does Kajonkiet International Primary cover?
The primary phase covers pre nursery to Year 6, approximately age 2 to 11, before pupils move into the school's Cambridge secondary years.
When do applications open for primary?
The main intake is at the August start of the year, but applications run year round subject to places. The popular early years and lower primary classes fill, so apply early if relocating mid year.
Does the primary school lead into secondary at the same school?
Yes. Kajonkiet International Primary feeds directly into the school's Cambridge lower secondary, IGCSE and A Level years on the same Kathu campus.
