For families weighing the international schools in Phuket on value rather than prestige, Kajonkiet International School is one of the first mid tier options to consider. It is the fully international arm of the Kajonkietsuksa group, a Thai education provider with deep roots on the island, and it offers a complete British route from pre nursery to sixth form.
The school's position in the market is its defining feature: a recognised Cambridge curriculum, English medium teaching and a fee level that sits well below British International School Phuket and UWC Thailand. That combination makes it a natural shortlist entry for relocating families balancing budget against the wish for a familiar UK style education.
Kajonkiet at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | English National Curriculum and Cambridge pathway; Cambridge IGCSE, then Cambridge AS and A Level |
|---|---|
| Stages | Age 2 to 18 (coeducational day school) |
| Founded | Around 2011 |
| Operator | Kajonkietsuksa education group, Phuket |
| Accreditation | Delivers the Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE and A Level); other accreditation not published |
| Fee band | Mid tier for Phuket; below the top tier island schools |
| Campus area | Kathu valley, Phuket |
Curriculum and academics
Kajonkiet International School teaches a continuous British programme in English. Early years pupils follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, primary and lower secondary work through the British curriculum on the Cambridge framework, and the qualification milestones are Cambridge IGCSE at around 16 followed by Cambridge AS and A Levels in the sixth form. Subject choice at IGCSE spans the usual English, mathematics, science, humanities and creative groups.
Beyond the academic spine the school teaches Thai, Chinese and Japanese and provides English as an additional language and learning support, which matters for the mixed intake it serves. Set against the holistic, internationally framed model of an IB World School, the Kajonkiet route is deliberately conventional and examined, the right choice for parents who value a transparent UK style progression to recognised qualifications.
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Kajonkiet International School fees
Kajonkiet International School fees are pitched at the middle of the Phuket market. Our breakdown of international school fees in Phuket puts published annual tuition in the region of THB 220,000 at the early years end and around THB 480,000 at the senior end, with primary between the two. That keeps a Kajonkiet place materially cheaper than the island's premium schools while still buying a full Cambridge pathway.
As at most Phuket schools, the headline tuition is only the start. Expect a one off admission fee, a modest application fee, transport billed by zone, an English language support charge where it applies and examination entry in the sixth form years. Bring these together with our fee calculator and verify the live figures with the admissions team, since our bands come from market tracking rather than a published price list we can quote to the baht.
Admissions
Kajonkiet International School takes applications across the year, with the principal intake at the August start of the academic year. The process runs on an application, recent school reports and an age appropriate assessment of English and academic readiness, with older candidates assessed against the demands of the IGCSE or sixth form programme they are joining.
Because the popular early years and primary year groups can fill, families moving mid year are best contacting admissions early to confirm a place in the right class. Recent reports, passports, visa documents and any prior assessment records are the papers worth assembling before you apply.
Location and who goes there
The school sits in the Kathu valley in central Phuket, an inland location away from the coastal resort strips that gives it room for grounds and facilities and a quieter day to day setting. It is convenient for families living in or near Phuket Town and Kathu, and a longer drive for those based on the north western beaches around Bangtao and Laguna.
Its community blends Thai and international families, which appeals to parents who want a broad social mix rather than a single dominant nationality. To weigh the trade off between an inland school like Kajonkiet and the beach belt options, the Phuket city hub lays out the geography, and our guide to the best international schools in Phuket places the school against its peers.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Kajonkiet International School fees?
Kajonkiet sits in the mid tier of the Phuket market. Our Phuket fees guide places published annual tuition at roughly THB 220,000 in the early years to about THB 480,000 at sixth form, plus an admission fee, transport, language support and examination entry. Confirm current figures with the school.
Which curriculum does Kajonkiet International School teach?
Kajonkiet follows the English National Curriculum and the Cambridge pathway in English, with Cambridge IGCSE at around 16 and Cambridge AS and A Levels in the sixth form. Thai, Chinese and Japanese are offered as additional languages.
Is Kajonkiet International School a good school?
It offers a complete Cambridge British route from age 2 to 18 at a mid tier price for Phuket. We do not assign a star rating without verified parent reviews, so we describe its curriculum, fees and entry rather than score it.
When do Kajonkiet International School applications open?
The main intake is at the August start of the academic year, but applications are accepted year round subject to places. Families relocating mid year should contact admissions early.
Who runs Kajonkiet International School?
It is the international school of the Kajonkietsuksa education group, a long established Thai education provider in Phuket that also runs Thai and bilingual programmes on the island.
