English / Sports · Koh Kaew, Phuket, Thailand
Summer@BISP Phuket
English, coding, football or adventure mornings with afternoon activities; younger children have age-specific day camps, while older campers can board.
- Ages / grades
- Day 3–15; boarding age to confirm
- Duration
- One to four weeks
- Attendance
- Day attendance / Child-only boarding
- Language
- English-medium; optional English-learning track Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
2026 ran 28 June–25 July for boarders, with day weeks 29 June–24 July. Applications are closed; 2027 dates/prices were not found.
- Past edition · 2026/06/28–07/25 / day from 06/29 Sources and official information
Overlapping holiday tags help you browse broadly. School breaks vary; check the stated year, actual dates and duration.
Sources checked ·Who can apply
External and overseas students can attend: the 2026 announcement welcomes students worldwide, with residential travel arrangements documented.
Day 3–15; English track 6–15. Boarding says “older than 9”; check a nine-year-old’s eligibility. Parents arrange collection or conditional bus service. Health/travel medical insurance is mandatory; a place needs application confirmation and payment.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | English is the primary language of learning and activities. |
| Required starting proficiency | The 6–15 English track uses Cambridge Young Learners. No explicit minimum is published; confirm placement for an absolute beginner. |
| Japanese-language support | Onsite Japanese-speaking staff support was not verified in official material. |
| Chinese-language support | The general official summer overview explicitly lists Chinese support. The 2026 brochure is nonspecific; confirm Chinese staffing for the chosen week. |
| Korean-language support | Onsite Korean-speaking staff support was not verified in official material. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | THB 22,550Approx. ¥106,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2026 |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | Classes/activities, snacks, lunch and scheduled trips. |
| Extra / to confirm | Required health/travel insurance separate; confirm any assessment fee. Flights and day-family lodging extra. |
| Fee source | Official dates, ages and costs2026-10-04 |
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | THB 29,400Approx. ¥138,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2026 |
| Accommodation | Lodging included |
| Included in this amount | Classes/activities, lodging, meals, laundry and specified airport transfer. |
| Extra / to confirm | Required health/travel insurance separate; confirm any assessment fee. Flights and day-family lodging extra. |
| Fee source | Official dates, ages and costs2026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
2026 reference/week: THB9,000 (Approx. ¥42,000) early years, THB22,550 (Approx. ¥106,000) lower primary/main day, THB29,400 (Approx. ¥138,000) full camp. Four weeks: THB90,200 (Approx. ¥423,000) day or THB117,600 (Approx. ¥552,000) boarding. Day price includes snacks, lunch and scheduled activity/trip costs; early years excludes lunch. Flights, parent lodging and health/travel insurance are additional.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
Early years: 08:30–11:30; ages 6–8: 08:30–15:00; main day camp: roughly 08:30–18:00. Choose one morning track each week; afternoons mix campus activities and excursions. Boarders also have evenings/weekends.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Boarders live in school accommodation. Full-camp pricing page includes laundry and airport transfer; confirm flight windows. Day families arrange their own Phuket lodging; bus service needs at least three children on a route. Tokyo planning: allow for a flight connection and ground transfer.
Why it is in this guide
Summer@BISP — British International School, Phuket: A useful mixed-interest choice for siblings, with optional English study and enough structure to anchor a two-to-four-week Phuket stay.
Who it may suit
Good for families choosing between younger-child day attendance and older-child boarding. A four-week English stay offers an optional end-of-course Cambridge assessment.
What to weigh up
July dates may only partly match a Tokyo school's summer holiday. Age-specific schedules differ; outdoor and water activities need careful suitability checks. Older FAQ text should not override the newer age-group schedule.
Operating history and evidence
A first-person Japanese parent blog published 19 November 2020, updated 1 October 2021, describes two consecutive BISP summer stays and increased boarding confidence. It adds practical discussion of parent accommodation and daily-transfer burden. The actual visit years are not specified, the child was already a strong English speaker, and the site carries affiliate advertising; old prices, admission and staffing statements must not be reused as current facts.
Read participant accounts
Independent account · Published / experience date: 2020-11-19
Older first-person boarding-family account
A returning camper reportedly settled more confidently the second year and renewed international friendships. The parent chose boarding partly to avoid a costly daily commute while staying elsewhere on Phuket.
Published 2020, updated 2021; visit years unspecified. Strong-English child, single family, affiliate-supported blog; no current-price or beginner-fit inference.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Confirm boarding age, English class, water/activity suitability, any extra assessment fee, airport-transfer times and bus availability. Health/travel insurance is required; programme accident cover does not replace it. One to four weeks.
Cancellation and refunds
Published 2026 terms: cancellation by 24 May gives 80% refund; afterwards 60%. Pre-camp illness with certificate gives 80%; no refund once attending/after start. Some visa/medical cases are considered individually. Recheck the next edition's terms rather than reuse these dates.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official 2026 programme and international eligibility
- Official dates, ages and costs
- Official terms and transport FAQs
- Official 2025 delivery report
- Relocate editorial, 31 July 2025
- independent account · 2020-11-19
- Official BISP 2026 brochure
- Official BISP summer overview and named language support
An editorial comparison based on official information and attributed agency or media sources, not first-hand reviews, rankings or a safety guarantee. Match the school calendar, language needs, independence and the adults’ plans together.