Chaofah City
Chaofah City
Primary Programme (Ages: 5-11)
Bright futures, built together
At HeadStart Primary, your child will grow in a vibrant, caring community where lasting friendships and mutual respect form the foundation of everyday school life. Rooted in the English National Curriculum, our balanced approach combines rigorous academics with rich sporting and creative opportunities, fostering resilience, self-belief, and a genuine love of learning for children aged 5 to 11.
Inspiring Personal Development
At HeadStart, we bring education to life through a balanced blend of academic discovery, physical activity, and hands-on creative expression. Through an extensive programme of sports, expressive arts, and enriching extracurricular activities, we encourage your child to explore new horizons and embrace a lifelong love of learning.
Exceptional Academic Standards
Rooted firmly in the English National Curriculum, we provide an ambitious academic framework designed to challenge and engage young minds. Through dynamic lessons in core and specialist subjects, we ensure your child masters essential skills and is exceptionally well-prepared for a seamless transition into Secondary school.
Growing Stronger Together
At HeadStart, we believe that student well-being is a shared journey. By working in close partnership with parents and families, we create a warm, supportive environment where your child is nurtured both at home and at school. Built on mutual trust and open communication, this powerful alliance ensures your child feels safe, valued, and empowered to build the confidence they need to aim high and achieve exceptional success every single day.
A Message from the Primary Principal
At HeadStart, we believe in a well-grounded, ambitious education. Our goal is to educate children in a warm and caring environment where the highest possible standards are set, empowering every boy and girl to achieve their absolute best.
We encourage our students to look beyond what they feel is possible. By fostering an atmosphere of deep mutual respect, active learning, and healthy competition, we help every child build a genuine sense of self-belief. Ultimately, our vision is to develop active, compassionate individuals who understand the world around them and the unique talents within them.
Everything we do, in our lessons, on the playing fields, and within our community, is underpinned by three guiding principles: developing self-reliance, cultivating positive thinking, and always leaving people and places in a better state than when we found them. These principles form the true foundation of our vibrant school, shaping not just how our students learn, but who they become.
Sam Khan
Sam Khan
Foundation & Primary Principal
Inspiring a love of learning
Mathematical Fluency & Reasoning
We transform abstract mathematical concepts into concrete, real-world tools. Through active problem-solving, collaborative logic games, and measurement challenges, your child develops a robust numerical fluency that they can instantly apply to the world around them.
English & Literacy
Immersing students in a rich, expressive literary environment, we build advanced communication and critical analysis skills. Through guided reading, confident public speaking, and creative writing, we ensure your child becomes a fluent, articulate communicator with a deep, lifelong passion for literature.
Personal Growth, Global Awareness
Our students develop essential social-emotional skills, learning to build healthy relationships, manage their emotions, and celebrate diversity. They acquire practical knowledge in digital safety, health, and active citizenship, empowering them to navigate real-world challenges with confidence and integrity.
Languages & Communication
Reflecting our vibrant international community, we offer robust language pathways that combine native and foreign languages, including Thai, Mandarin, French, and Russian, with structured English (EAL) support. We ensure every child builds rapid fluency, strong decoding skills, and exceptional confidence in multilingual communication.
Sports, Fitness and Teamwork
Active bodies build active minds in our incredible sports facilities. Through a rewarding program of weekly swimming at our full-sized swimming pools, expert-led sports academies, and dynamic PE lessons, your child will collaborate with friends, cultivate vital team spirit, and thrive in a fun, highly supportive setting.
Adventures in Learning
Education at HeadStart is an active adventure filled with local excursions, overnight trips, and vibrant extracurricular clubs. By hosting guest speakers, creative workshops, and interactive community visits, we provide a rich, multi-dimensional school life where every day brings a new discovery.
Two modern campuses, one exceptional standard.
Operating across two vibrant campuses offers your child a rich mix of resources, opportunities, and friendships without compromising on academic quality. Every student enjoys an aligned journey with a unified curriculum, consistent pastoral support, and exciting shared events at either location. To guarantee parallel excellence, key facilities like our ICT suites, library resources, sports spaces, and adventure playgrounds are fully mirrored across both campuses to support active, hands-on learning throughout the day.
Cherngtalay Campus
Nestled in Phuket’s vibrant north, our newer Cherngtalay campus blends state-of-the-art facilities with outstanding on-site amenities, including a spacious coffee shop and a brand-new, conveniently located Primary playground. Our purpose-built classrooms are filled with natural light and engineered for flexible, active learning, while our dedicated outdoor play spaces give children the perfect environment to connect, play, and grow together.
Chaofah City Campus
Our established central campus provides an exceptionally resource-rich environment for Primary learners. Students thrive in spacious, well-equipped classrooms designed to stimulate collaborative projects and modern digital learning. Integrating active play and physical development throughout the school day, our dedicated Primary adventure playground and extensive sports facilities offer the ultimate arena for building peer friendships, teamwork, and physical confidence.
Life at HeadStart
From academic breakthroughs to championship wins, there is always an inspiring story unfolding at HeadStart. Browse the latest articles below to catch up on the news, events, and daily life across our Chaofah and Cherngtalay campuses.
