Discover our caring and connected learning community near Nai Harn beach. Learn about our IB continuum program, mission, and commitment to inspiring every student. Join us in shaping global citizens through excellence and support.
Inspiring Global Learners in Phuket
Phuket International Academy fosters a caring and connected community where every student is known, supported, and inspired to achieve their potential. Join us on a journey of academic excellence and personal growth through the IB continuum, accredited by the Council of International Schools. Discover a world-class education near Nai Harn beach.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create a caring and connected international school community where students feel known, supported, and inspired to learn. We believe students thrive when their well-being is prioritized and when learning takes place in an environment built on trust, respect, and belonging. By valuing diversity, encouraging curiosity, and fostering strong relationships, we prepare students to grow academically, personally, and ethically, and to engage thoughtfully with the world around them.
Our Motto
Known. Supported. Inspired.
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Welcome to Phuket International Academy - A Caring and Connected IB Continuum School
Graduate Profile and Unique Offerings
Graduates of our school will demonstrate deep conceptual understanding and the ability to transfer knowledge across disciplines and contexts. They will think critically, analyze complex issues, and generate thoughtful solutions to real-world problems. They will communicate effectively across cultures and collaborate with empathy and respect. As self-directed learners, they will reflect on their growth, set goals, and take responsibility for their learning journey. Finally, they will act as ethical and globally minded citizens who value both international perspectives and local cultural identities.
To support this profile, the school will offer a range of co-curricular experiences intentionally aligned with these outcomes. Project-based learning labs allow students to engage in interdisciplinary inquiry connected to authentic community challenges. Global–local inquiry programs connect international issues with local contexts, culminating in public exhibitions of learning. Leadership and civic engagement opportunities foster ethical agency and reflective practice through sustained service learning and social innovation initiatives. Arts, athletics, and creative expression programs cultivate resilience, collaboration, and communication, embedded in the CAS program. A structured mentorship and capstone portfolio program ensures that each student graduates with a body of work demonstrating growth, mastery, and personal identity.
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Highlights at Phuket International Academy
IB CONTINUUM
Inquiry-Based Learning – Students learn through questioning, investigation, and real-world problem solving rather than memorization.
International Mindedness – The program develops global awareness, intercultural understanding, and respect for different perspectives.
Whole-Child Development – IB supports academic growth alongside social, emotional, ethical, and physical development.
Rigorous & Recognized Curriculum – The IB provides academically challenging programs (PYP, MYP, DP,) that are respected by universities worldwide.
Conceptual Understanding – Students focus on big ideas and transferable skills that apply across subjects and real-life situations.
CIS Accreditation
Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), our school meets rigorous global standards for educational excellence, ensuring a world-class learning experience recognized and trusted by leading international schools and universities worldwide.
High Quality Teachers
Using Search Associates, Phuket International Academy recruits only the highest calibre teachers with expertise in their practice and subject areas.
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Head of School
Liam Shaughnessy
Welcome to Phuket International Academy!
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to a learning community founded on a clear and purposeful vision: to create a school where every student is known, valued, and inspired to learn. As the Founding Head of School, I feel deeply honored to be building a community where strong relationships, academic excellence, and student well-being form the foundation of everything we do.
Our school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of international education. Through the IB’s inquiry-based approach, students are encouraged to think critically, explore deeply, and develop the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a complex and interconnected world.
At the heart of our school is a shared mission: to create a caring and connected international school community where students feel known, supported, and inspired to learn. We believe that students thrive when their well-being is prioritized and when learning takes place in an environment grounded in trust, respect, and belonging. When young people feel safe and supported, they gain the confidence to take intellectual risks, pursue their passions, and grow into thoughtful, compassionate individuals.
Located in the vibrant and culturally rich setting of Phuket, our school brings together families from around the world. This diversity is one of our greatest strengths. By learning alongside peers from different backgrounds and perspectives, our students develop empathy, global awareness, and a deep appreciation for the richness of the world’s cultures.
As a founding community, we have the unique opportunity to shape a school culture that reflects our highest aspirations for education. Together—with students, families, and dedicated educators—we are building a school where curiosity is celebrated, relationships are central, and every learner is empowered to reach their full potential.
I warmly invite you to explore our school and discover the spirit of community that makes it such a special place to be!
Liam Shaughnessy