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Inquisitive
Students are encouraged to be inquisitive about “what?” and “why?”, fostering a desire to grow, to take the initiative to learn for learning’s sake, and to be curious about new ideas.
Creative
Students are encouraged to be creative in their thoughts and actions, looking beyond what they feel is possible both within and outside the classroom.
Principled
Students learn to make judgments about their own actions and to take a principled approach, acting with integrity and honesty in their learning journeys.
Resilient
Determination, perseverance, and the willingness to learn from mistakes. Students are challenged to make progress towards their own potential and to be resilient in the face of difficulties.
Respectful
Treating everyone with dignity and sensitivity, appreciating the importance of our diverse community and listening to others with empathy.
Collaborative
Understanding that learning is a social, active, and interdependent process where knowledge is shared and refined through dialogue, negotiation, and collective effort.
Kind
Learning to be kind and caring for those around us, fostering a supportive approach to wellbeing and developing healthy, positive relationships.
Courageous
Learning to embrace uncertainty and be brave in youth; pushing beyond perceived boundaries to achieve success.
Open-Minded
Embracing the views of peers and engaging with the wider world; understanding different perspectives and cultures in our diverse community.

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We believe that character is built on the pitch, on the stage, and in the community. From elite sports academies to creative arts, we provide the pathways for every student to discover their passion and build lasting confidence.

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Art, design, technology, music and drama

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English, Thai, Russian, Mandarin, and French.

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Foundation

25 April 2025

Chaofah City Campus

What a fun-filled World Book Day we had in Foundation! The children came dressed as their favourite book characters, filling the classrooms with colour, creativity, and excitement. From superheroes to storybook animals, the costumes were fantastic! During the holidays, the children also enjoyed books in the craziest of places, from reading upside down to snuggling up with a book in the garden or even on an escalator! It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm for reading shining through wherever they were.

We also visited the library, where the love of reading truly came to life. A special highlight was having our wonderful Year 12 and 13 students join us to read their favourite books to the children, such a lovely moment of connection across the school. It was a day full of imagination, adventure, and most importantly, a shared celebration of books and the joy of reading! The Foundation Team

Important Dates

CHAOFAH
  • Aug 10 – Aug 14

    Sports Camps

  • Aug 12 – Aug 14

    Swimming Camp

  • Aug 12 – Aug 14

    Swimming Camp

  • Aug 13

    Results released for Edexcel AS/A level and EPQ

  • Aug 17 – Aug 19

    Swimming Camp

  • Aug 17 – Aug 19

    Swimming Camp

  • Aug 18

    Results released for Cambridge IGCSE

  • Aug 20

    Foundation Parent Orientation

  • Aug 20

    Years 1 to 3 Parent Orientation

  • Aug 20

    Years 4 to 6 Parent Orientation

  • Aug 20

    Secondary Parent Orientation

  • Aug 20

    Results released for Pearson Edexcel GCSE and International GCSE

  • Aug 20

    Secondary Parent Orientation

  • Aug 20

    Foundation Parent Orientation

  • Aug 20

    Years 1 to 3 Parent Orientation

  • Aug 20

    Years 4 to 6 Parent Orientation

  • Aug 21

    First Day of Term 1

  • Aug 21

    First Day of Term 1 – Bonding Day

  • Aug 22

    SAT Exam

  • Aug 24

    All Academies Begin with current players

  • Aug 24 – Aug 28

    All Academy Tryouts

  • Aug 24

    Academies Begin with current, known players

  • Aug 24

    All Academy Tryouts

  • Aug 25

    Thai Parent Meeting: Extracurricular Activity Policy (ECAs), How to book and Parent Portal

  • Aug 25

    Cambridge IGCSE Results

  • Aug 25 – Aug 27

    Primary (HSC) ECA Online Booking (Phase 2) (Tuesday 20:30 – Thursday 20:00)

  • Aug 25 – Aug 28

    ECA Outside Providers’ Fair

  • Aug 27

    Pearson GCSE Art & Music Results

  • Aug 27

    Parent meeting: HeadStart Curriculum for Thai Parents

  • Aug 27 – Aug 28

    ECA Outside Providers’ Fair

  • Aug 27 – Aug 29

    Primary (HSN) ECA Online Booking (Phase 2) (Thursday 20:30 – Saturday 20:00)

  • Aug 28 – Aug 30

    Foundation (HSC & HSN) ECA Online Booking (Friday 20:30 – Sunday 20:00) *Only 3 selections are allowed in this phase

  • Aug 28 – Aug 30

    Foundation (HSC & HSN) ECA Online Booking (Friday 20:30 – Sunday 20:00) *Only 3 selections are allowed in this phase

  • Aug 28

    Secondary Student Council Applications Launched

  • Aug 28 – Sep 03

    ECA Tryout for Cherngtalay Campus

  • Aug 29 – Aug 31

    Secondary (HSC & HSN) ECA Online Booking (Saturday 20:30 – Monday 16:30)

  • Aug 29 – Aug 31

    Secondary (HSC & HSN) ECA Online Booking (Saturday 20:30 – Monday 16:30)

  • Aug 31

    Academies Begin

  • Aug 31 – Sep 03

    ECA Online Booking (Phase 3) is open for Foundation (HSC & HSN) users from 08:30 on Monday ECA Online Booking (Phase 3) is open for ALL Primary & Secondary users from 22:00 on Monday

  • Aug 31 – Sep 04

    ECA Tryouts at HSC / HSN

  • Aug 31 – Sep 03

    ECA Online Booking (Phase 3) is open for Foundation (HSC & HSN) users from 08:30 on Monday ECA Online Booking (Phase 3) is open for ALL Primary & Secondary users from 17:00 on Monday

  • Aug 31

    Year 7 CAT tests (three sessions)

  • Aug 31 – Sep 04

    UPrep Parent Talks

  • Sep 01

    Parent Meeting: Online Homework Platforms in Primary

  • Sep 02

    UPrep Talk 1 – Introduction to UPrep

  • Sep 02

    Primary Student Leadership launch

  • Sep 03

    Parent Meeting: The Primary Curriculum and Homework at HeadStart

  • Sep 04

    ECAs are Enrolled on Engage (HSC & HSN)

  • Sep 04

    Friday Market

  • Sep 04

    ECAs are Enrolled on Engage (HSC & HSN)

  • Sep 07

    BTEC Trip

  • Sep 07

    All ECAs begin (Foundation Hour / ECA Hour / Extended Hour)

  • Sep 07 – Sep 11

    Year 7 and 10 CAT tests

  • Sep 07

    All ECAs begin (Foundation Hour / ECA Hour / Extended Hour)

  • Sep 07

    Secondary Student Council Announced

  • Sep 08

    Parent meeting: Introduction to Foundation and the EYFS Curriculum

  • Sep 08

    Fast Forward (FFWD) Visit

  • Sep 09

    UPrep Drop in for parents/Ivy League and Top Universities in US TBC

  • Sep 09 – Sep 11

    BTEC AIHM BKK

  • Sep 09

    Fast Forward (FFWD) Visit

  • Sep 10

    RU OK Day?

  • Sep 10

    RU OK Day?

  • Sep 11

    Friday Market

  • Sep 12

    Student Led English Camp Training Day

  • Sep 14 – Sep 21

    KS3 Art Exhibition

  • Sep 14

    Invoices for Fee Paid ECAs are raised at 16:00

  • Sep 15

    Parent meeting: HeadStart Curriculum for Thai Parents

  • Sep 16

    UPrep Talk 2 – Your Child’s 5 Year Plan

  • Sep 16

    BTEC Applied Science Trip

  • Sep 16

    UPrep Parent Talks

  • Sep 17

    Parent meeting: Pastoral Care and Support in Primary

  • Sep 19

    Chess School Tournament

  • Sep 21

    HeadStart University Fair: Thai and Global

  • Sep 22

    Parent meeting: Introduction to Year 1

  • Sep 23

    UPrep Drop in for parents

  • Sep 23

    PISAC Volleyball Tournament U15

  • Sep 24

    PISAC Volleyball Tournament U18

  • Sep 24

    Parent meeting: Helping Your Child with Behaviour Parent Workshop for EYFS

  • Sep 26

    Thai Culture Club

  • Sep 26

    Thai Culture Club

  • Sep 28 – Oct 01

    Yearbook Photoshoot

  • Sep 29

    Thai Parent meeting: Thai University Applications & Admission Requirements

  • Sep 30

    UPrep Talk 3 – Choosing Subjects and Careers

  • Sep 30

    Year 6 Trip

  • Oct 01

    Foundation ‘Stay & Play’ (All year groups)

  • Oct 01

    Parent meeting: Secondary Curriculum & Pathway

  • Oct 02 – Oct 04

    Samui Football Tournament (U16 Girls)

  • Oct 02

    Live Lounge Launch

  • Oct 02

    UKMT SMC

  • Oct 02

    Friday Market

  • Oct 02

    Mid-Term Report Teacher Deadline (Y1-13)

  • Oct 03

    Student Led English Camp Training Day

  • Oct 03

    SAT Exam

  • Oct 03

    Mandarin Language Day

  • Oct 03 – Oct 04

    Thanyapura Swim Meet

  • Oct 03

    Mandarin Language Day

  • Oct 03 – Oct 04

    Thanyapura Swim Meet

  • Oct 04

    Eco School Beach Clean

  • Oct 05 – Oct 09

    Foundation and Primary Settling in Meetings: New Students, Foundation & Year 1

  • Oct 05 – Oct 07

    Yearbook Photoshoot

  • Oct 05 – Oct 09

    Primary Settling in meetings; New Students & Year 1

  • Oct 06

    Parent meeting: Introduction to the Secondary Curriculum

  • Oct 06

    Reception ‘Stay & Play’

  • Oct 06

    Parent meeting: Introduction to the IGCSE Curriculum

  • Oct 06

    Year 5 White Trip

  • Oct 06

    Mid-Term Reports Published to Parents (Y1-Y6)

  • Oct 07

    UPrep Drop in for parents

  • Oct 07

    Early Years ‘Stay & Play’

  • Oct 07

    Year 5 Blue Trip

  • Oct 07

    Settling in PTCs; New Students, Year 1 & Year 7

  • Oct 07

    Wai Kru Ceremony for Foundation

  • Oct 07

    Secondary Settling in PTC All Year 7 and any new students

  • Oct 08

    Year 5 Yellow trip

  • Oct 08

    Preschool ‘Stay & Play’

  • Oct 08

    Wai Kru Ceremony for Primary & Secondary

  • Oct 09

    Friday Market

  • Oct 10 – Oct 11

    Y10-13 MUN Conference

  • Oct 10

    Chess School Tournament

  • Oct 12 – Oct 16

    Mid-term break

  • Oct 12 – Oct 14

    Basketball, Football & Swim Camps

  • Oct 12 – Oct 16

    Mid-term break

  • Oct 12 – Oct 14

    Basketball, Football & Swim Camps

  • Oct 14 – Oct 15

    Sunny-Side Up English Camp Sports Hall (07:30 – 08:45)

  • Oct 16 – Oct 18

    Samui Football Tournament (U18 Boys)

  • Oct 19

    PSAT Exams

  • Oct 19

    Launch of PSV fundraiser

  • Oct 20

    Parent meeting: BTEC Curriculum at HeadStart

  • Oct 20

    Early Years Trip

  • Oct 21

    Wai Kru Ceremony for Secondary

  • Oct 21

    Parent presentation: Year 11 Options

  • Oct 21

    Y11 Options Fair

  • Oct 22

    Wai Kru Ceremony for Primary – Years 1 to 3

  • Oct 22

    Wai Kru Ceremony for Primary – Years 4 to 6

  • Oct 22

    Parent meeting: Positive Parenting Meeting with Dr Helene

  • Oct 23

    Wai Kru Ceremony for Foundation

  • Oct 24 – Oct 25

    CAPA Senior Weekend Rehearsal

  • Oct 24

    Russian Language Day

  • Oct 24

    Russian Language Day

  • Oct 25

    Eco School Beach Clean

  • Oct 26

    PISAC Primary Cross Country (U9 / U11)

  • Oct 26

    PISAC Primary Cross Country (U9 / U11)

  • Oct 27

    Parent meeting: Helping Your Child with Behaviour in EYFS Foundation Parent Workshop

  • Oct 27

    PISAC Secondary Cross Country (U13 / U15 / O15)

  • Oct 27

    Secondary Cross Country (U13 / U15 / u18)

  • Oct 28

    UPrep Talk 4: Comparing different university systems

  • Oct 28

    Parent Committee Meeting

  • Oct 28

    Toddler Playgroup

  • Oct 29

    Parent Committee – Meeting Term 1

  • Oct 29

    Halloween activities All School Dress-Up Day: Foundation Halloween Stay and Play Primary Halloween Activities in Class Halloween Disco

  • Oct 29

    All School Dress-Up Day: Foundation Halloween Stay and Play Primary Halloween Activities in Class

  • Oct 31

    BISP Pentathlon Swim

  • Oct 31

    BISP Pentathlon Swim

  • Nov 02 – Nov 06

    Faculty Week

  • Nov 03

    Year 3 Yellow trip

  • Nov 03

    Parent meeting: End of Term 1 Assessments, Revision, Report and Grades

  • Nov 03

    Reception Trip

  • Nov 04

    UPrep Drop-In for parents

  • Nov 04

    Loy Krathong Activities in class and Foundation Assembly

  • Nov 05

    Year 3 White trip

  • Nov 05

    Parent meeting: End of Term 1 Assessments, Revision, Reports, and Grades

  • Nov 06

    Year 3 Blue trip

  • Nov 06

    Friday Market

  • Nov 06 – Nov 08

    ISB Swim Meet

  • Nov 06 – Nov 08

    ISB Swim Meet

  • Nov 07

    Parents, Teachers and Students Chess Tournament

  • Nov 07

    SAT Exam

  • Nov 07

    PISAC U9 / U11 / U13 football championships

  • Nov 07

    PISAC U9 / U11 / U13 football championships

  • Nov 08

    Phuket Remembrance Event – CAPA Choir Land and Houses

  • Nov 08

    Child-Watch Phuket Run For Children

  • Nov 08

    Phuket Remembrance Event – CAPA Choir Land and Houses

  • Nov 08

    Child-Watch Phuket Run For Children

  • Nov 09 – Nov 20

    Primary Assessments

  • Nov 09 – Nov 20

    Secondary Assessments (Y7-10 Only)

  • Nov 09 – Nov 11

    Book Fair

  • Nov 09

    Year 2 Yellow Trip

  • Nov 09 – Nov 13

    EYFS – Come and See Me Swim ; Reception Yellow

  • Nov 09 – Nov 27

    Secondary Assessments (three weeks)

  • Nov 09 – Nov 11

    Book Fair

  • Nov 10

    Year 12 & 13 Art Trip

  • Nov 10

    Parent Meeting: Primary Phonics Workshop for Parents

  • Nov 10

    Year 2 Blue Trip

  • Nov 10

    Reception Trip

  • Nov 11

    UPrep Talk 5: Applying to Thai universities

  • Nov 11

    U13 Boys, U13 Girls, & U15 Girls PISAC Bball 3v3

  • Nov 11

    Year 1 Trip (All Classes)

  • Nov 11

    Toddler Playgroup

  • Nov 11

    U13 Boys, U13 Girls, & U15 Girls PISAC Bball 3v3

  • Nov 12

    U15 Boys, u18 Girls, & u18 Boys PISAC Bball 3v3

  • Nov 12

    Year 2 White Trip

  • Nov 12

    BTEC IT Year 13 Trip

  • Nov 12

    U15 Boys, u18 Girls, & u18 Boys PISAC Bball 3v3

  • Nov 12

    Parent meeting: Phonics Workshop for Primary Parents

  • Nov 13

    Friday Market

  • Nov 14

    HeadStart Mini-Aqua Panthers Invitational (8-10 yrs)

  • Nov 14

    Band Rehearsal for CAPA Show

  • Nov 14

    HeadStart Mini-Aqua Panthers Invitational (8-10 yrs)

  • Nov 16 – Nov 20

    Anti-Bullying Week

  • Nov 16 – Nov 20

    EYFS – Come and See Me Swim ; Reception

  • Nov 16 – Nov 20

    Primary Assessments

  • Nov 16 – Nov 20

    Anti-Bullying Week

  • Nov 16 – Nov 20

    Secondary Assessments – week two

  • Nov 16 – Nov 27

    Primary Assessments (two weeks)

  • Nov 16

    Year 3 Trip

  • Nov 16

    Year 2 White Trip

  • Nov 17

    Thai Parents Meeting: Positive Parenting Workshop for Thai Parents

  • Nov 17

    Year 2 Blue Trip

  • Nov 18

    UPrep Drop-In for Parents

  • Nov 18

    Y12 BTEC Applied Science Trip

  • Nov 18

    Year 9 Parents – Options Meeting

  • Nov 18

    Year 9 (Parents & Students) Options Fair

  • Nov 18

    Year 2 Yellow Trip

  • Nov 18

    Toddler Playgroup

  • Nov 18

    HSN Year 9 Options visit to Chaofah Campus

  • Nov 18

    Year 9 Parents Options Meeting

  • Nov 18

    Year 9 Parents and Students Options Fair

  • Nov 19

    Casual Clothes Day for Charity – Theme ‘Kindness’ Raising money for Phuket Sunshine Village

  • Nov 19

    Casual Clothes Day for Charity – Theme ‘Kindness’ Raising money for Phuket Sunshine Village (TBC)

  • Nov 19

    Russian Speaking Parents Meeting

  • Nov 19

    Secondary Kindness fair to raise money for PSV

  • Nov 20

    Secondary Kindness fair to raise money for PSV

  • Nov 20

    Year 6 Swim Gala

  • Nov 20 – Nov 21

    BISP Soccer 7’s

  • Nov 20 – Nov 21

    BISP Soccer 7’s

  • Nov 21 – Nov 22

    Aqua Panthers Invitational

  • Nov 21 – Nov 22

    Aqua Panthers Invitational

  • Nov 23

    Year 4 Blue & Yellow Trip

  • Nov 23 – Nov 27

    Secondary Assessments – week three

  • Nov 24

    Russian Speaking Parents Meeting

  • Nov 24

    Year 4 Blue Trip

  • Nov 24

    Loy Krathong Activities in class and Foundation Assembly

  • Nov 25

    UPrep Talk 6: Application and standardised testing

  • Nov 25

    CAPA Senior Matinees – School of Rock (Y1 to 6 HSC Students)

  • Nov 25

    CAPA Senior performance of School of Rock (Show )

  • Nov 25

    Year 4 White & Yellow Trip

  • Nov 25

    Toddler Playgroup

  • Nov 25

    CYBERone ECA Presentation

  • Nov 25

    CAPA Senior performance

  • Nov 26

    CAPA Senior Matinees – (Y7-9 HSN Students & HSN CAPA)

  • Nov 26

    CAPA Senior performance of Show

  • Nov 26

    Parents meeting: Mandarin Speaking Parents Meeting

  • Nov 26

    Year 5 Trip

  • Nov 26

    CAPA Senior Matinees – Years 7 to 9 & CAPA HSN Students attend

  • Nov 26

    CAPA Senior performance

  • Nov 27

    Year 4 White Trip

  • Nov 27 – Nov 29

    Silver DoE Training AJ Trip

  • Nov 28

    HeadStart Championships U9 Boys

  • Nov 28

    HeadStart Championships U9 Boys

  • Nov 29

    Eco School Beach Clean

  • Nov 30

    Year 6 Trip

  • Dec 01

    Year 1 (All Classes) trip

  • Dec 01

    Parent meeting: Strategies for succesfully navigating KS4 and 5

  • Dec 02

    Father’s day Activities during Thai Lesson

  • Dec 02

    UPrep Drop in for parents

  • Dec 03

    Last Day for all types of ECAs

  • Dec 03

    Last day of Academies

  • Dec 03

    Poetry Recital

  • Dec 03

    Last Day for all types of ECAs

  • Dec 03

    Last day of Academies

  • Dec 04

    Parent Teacher/Student Led Conferences (PTCs/SLCs) EYFS-Y13- No Y11

  • Dec 04

    Staff Party (All Support & Teaching Staff)

  • Dec 04

    PRIMARY – Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC) EYFS-Y6

  • Dec 04

    SECONDARY – Student Led Conferences (SLC) Y7-Y9

  • Dec 04

    Staff Party (All Support & Teaching Staff)

  • Dec 05

    “Winter Knights” Interschool Chess Tournament

  • Dec 05

    “Winter Knights” Interschool Chess Tournament

  • Dec 07

    School Closed

  • Dec 07

    School Closed

  • Dec 08

    Reception: Christmas Stay & Play and Performance

  • Dec 08

    Mandarin Speaking Parents Meeting

  • Dec 08

    Secondary Sports Day both campuses

  • Dec 08

    Secondary Sports Day HSC & HSN

  • Dec 09

    Early Years: Christmas Stay & Play and Performance

  • Dec 09

    UPrep Talk 7 – Applying to the UK and Europe

  • Dec 09

    Term 1 House Winners Prize

  • Dec 09

    Reports Published (Y12-13)

  • Dec 09

    Alumni Reunion

  • Dec 09

    Reports Published (EYFS, Y1-10)

  • Dec 09

    BTEC Trip

  • Dec 09

    Parent Teacher/Student Led Conferences (PTCs/SLCs) Y12&13

  • Dec 09

    Reception: Christmas Stay & Play and Performance

  • Dec 09

    Term 1 House Winners Prize

  • Dec 09

    Reports Published on Engage (All Year Groups)

  • Dec 10

    Preschool: Christmas Stay & Play and Performance

  • Dec 10

    Preschool & Early Years: Christmas Stay & Play and Performance

  • Dec 10

    Christmas Fair

  • Dec 11

    Christmas Activity Morning (Primary)

  • Dec 11

    Christmas Fair

  • Dec 11

    Christmas Activity Afternoon

  • Dec 14 – Jan 01

    School Holidays

  • Dec 14 – Jan 01

    School Holidays

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