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On Campus: School for Life
On Campus: School for Life
Sunday 23 January 2022 11:00 AM
One of the three core elements of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the British International School Phuket (BISP) is creativity, activity and service, known together as CAS. The service component of CAS involves each student committing to a voluntary activity that will positively impact their community.
On Campus: How to lead Gen Z’ers
On Campus: How to lead Gen Z’ers
Sunday 19 December 2021 11:00 AM
We live in a fast-changing world; in this digital age, technology has become a part of our lives and changed how we live. We have to adapt to the advancement of digital innovation in order to survive and thrive. At the same time, people development is considered to be even more necessary.
On Campus: Awareness of Awareness
On Campus: Awareness of Awareness
Sunday 31 October 2021 11:00 AM
It’s good to be sitting here, and to be aware of sitting here, and to be aware of being aware of sitting here, finally typing the article about awareness that I’ve been thinking about typing for the last few weeks.
On Campus: The Absence of NO is not a YES
On Campus: The Absence of NO is not a YES
Sunday 5 September 2021 02:00 PM
Ten years ago, when Wipaphan ’Nana’ Wongsawang was 19 years old, she was sexually assaulted. She kept it to herself for two years, until one day her friend had a similar experience and confided in her about it. Together, they reported the friend’s assault to the police, but were met with indifference.
University choices in a COVID era
University choices in a COVID era
Sunday 15 August 2021 11:00 AM
As University Counsellors, we were anticipating continued disruption from the pandemic and the inevitable shifts to higher education last year and ‘Post-BISP Planning’ is the phrase that was coined.
On Campus: Hope is only one call away
On Campus: Hope is only one call away
Sunday 18 July 2021 11:00 AM
A couple of months back, one of my Thai students confided in me about his struggle with bouts of depression. It was quite obvious ‒ at least to me ‒ that he was in a state of distress and agony; he didn’t know who to turn to or how to get help. So I did what I can to help him find the professional care and proper treatment that he desperately needed, as I am aware that depression can increase suicide risk.
On Campus: The 4Cs for Change
On Campus: The 4Cs for Change
Sunday 20 June 2021 10:00 AM
One day when I was watching TV with my mum, the news about the widespread protests in Thailand came up. It was about the clash between the anti-government protesters and the pro-monarchy supporters. So my mum and I tried to have a discussion about this issue, but we ended up having a clash of our own. My mum loves the monarchy and the government, while I hate the current situation and the violence. We were both opinionated and stubborn, so we ended up arguing with each other. This incident inspired me to write this article.
NXPO, Thai Space Settlement Design Competition join hands
NXPO, Thai Space Settlement Design Competition join hands
Sunday 13 June 2021 01:34 PM
At the tail-end of the 16th century, William Shakespeare once said that “all things are ready if our minds be so.” Many centuries later, it seems as though the rocket scientists and satellite engineers who guide Thailand’s space programs have taken Shakespeare’s motivational words to heart.
UWC Thailand becomes Full Member in the Global UWC Movement
UWC Thailand becomes Full Member in the Global UWC Movement
Thursday 22 April 2021 09:32 AM
UWC Thailand has been officially granted full member status to the United World College (UWC) movement, ending its probationary status which it has held since 2016 when it first joined. 
Time to get cooking
Time to get cooking
Sunday 7 March 2021 02:00 PM
Kids from five international schools across Phuket will be competing for a chance to spend a day in the kitchen learning from an Iron Chef this month. This extraordinary opportunity for young gourmets is the top prize at a culinary competition being hosted in Kathu, on the campus of QSI International School of Phuket (QSIP), on Saturday, March 13.
To the Moon, Mars and beyond
To the Moon, Mars and beyond
Saturday 16 January 2021 10:00 AM
In a historic first for all of Southeast Asia, Thailand has made a new footprint in space history as the first Southeast Asian member of the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC).
The spirit of service learning
The spirit of service learning
Saturday 26 December 2020 02:24 PM
This term at British International School, Phuket (BISP), we have embarked on a food drive to support communities on the island who face the bitter challenge of the COVID-19 crisis. Students across the Primary and Secondary School, as well as our parent community and staff, have reflected upon the needs of others and identified the very real and authentic plight of communities on our doorstep who are suffering from the loss of income or a livelihood dependent on international tourism. This realisation, or identification, is the first step in a process of service learning and leads to further student engagement through action or advocacy.
Phuket ranks 5th cheapest in Asia for international school prices
Phuket ranks 5th cheapest in Asia for international school prices
Wednesday 25 November 2020 04:30 PM
PHUKET: New research of international school prices worldwide has ranked Phuket as the fifth cheapest location in Asia, though due to high-end schools in China, Asia has been ranked as the most expensive region in the world for international school fees for a full year.
United We Can!
United We Can!
Sunday 18 October 2020 02:00 PM
Every year, all 18 UWC schools around the world celebrate one special UWC Day, knowing that although we are separated geographically, we are united in spirit. For the students and staff, UWC Day is an opportunity to help, learn and grow through service learning and fulfill the UWC mission: to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. For 2020, “United We Can” was the chosen theme.
UWC Thailand represents Thailand in Top 100 Global School Showcase at World Education Week
UWC Thailand represents Thailand in Top 100 Global School Showcase at World Education Week
Wednesday 30 September 2020 11:00 AM
On Monday, October 5, from 3-4pm GMT (9-10pm Phuket time), a panel from UWC Thailand International School will present the school’s expertise on “Mindfulness and its Role in Wellbeing in Schools”. The presentation is part of World Education Week (WEW), the world’s biggest education conference, enabling schools to share their learning and is expected to reach over 100,000 attendees from October 5-9.
A Community Rises: UWC Thailand’s Project Independence
A Community Rises: UWC Thailand’s Project Independence
Sunday 27 September 2020 10:00 AM
In a year rife with global challenges, it has been hard to find moments that inspire hope and unity amidst the chaos. For UWC Thailand, the disruptivity of 2020 was compounded by an existential funding crisis here at home. In mid-January, the school’s founder made a heart-breaking call to the board chair, “alternative funding would be necessary as of June 2020 to keep the UWC Thailand dream alive.” 
Getting off to an ideal start
Getting off to an ideal start
Saturday 12 September 2020 10:00 AM
Following his appointment last September, British International School, Phuket is delighted to welcome Neil Crossland to the school in his position as Principal of the Secondary School. He becomes the sixth Secondary Principal since the school was founded in 1996. Neil was formerly the Deputy Head Teacher at Dulwich College Shanghai and will be joined at BISP with his wife, Rachel, and their two daughters. We spoke to Neil about his professional journey and the personal values that have motivated and guided him throughout his career.
An angry banana like no other!
An angry banana like no other!
Sunday 9 August 2020 11:00 AM
One of BISP’s talented teachers, Neil Griffith has just published his first children’s book. Neil, who has worked as an Early Years teacher for six years wrote and illustrated his story, “The Angry Banana” during the recent lockdown.
Why maintaining wellbeing should be prioritised for teachers in Thailand during COVID-19
Why maintaining wellbeing should be prioritised for teachers in Thailand during COVID-19
Tuesday 16 June 2020 11:51 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented global impact, particularly on teachers, school leaders and administrators and other key education staff, who have been under an enormous amount of pressure following an immediate transition to a remote only teaching and learning model. 
Education Corner: Taking flight after graduation
Education Corner: Taking flight after graduation
Saturday 28 March 2020 01:00 PM
High school seniors are completing the final steps of secondary education. They are taxiing towards the active runway, called “exams”, down which they will lumber like a fully loaded 747 and then, just like that, they will be airborne. The mathematical miracle of flight is, I believe, less complicated than the transition of a young person on their way to autonomy. The runway to independence intersects the university planning process, a process which is often thought to facilitate the transition from childhood to adulthood. Recently, I visited with a group of seniors to reflect on this “quasi” rite-of-passage. As senior year begins, the recognisable force is “drag”. Students don’t expect applications to be difficult, time-consuming or complicated. Quickly, they are overwhelmed by downpours of information, thunderstruck by rigid entry requirements, and a fog of ambivalence clouds previous itineraries for coveted destinations: lengthy forms and impossible essays fuel feelings of inadequacy. A teen’s emotional control panel glows red with warning lights. Reliably, the mechanical failure is procrastination. A college applicant’s first flight is always delayed, until that is, the pilot realises, it’s not a solo. Eventually, students persuaded by fellow passengers and flight crews, reignite their internal electrical system, and the preflight checklist begins anew. Teachers are invaluable, providing mock interviews, essay editing and coaching for exam questions designed to trick well-trained critical thinkers. Counsellors keep a realistic eye on the forecast, maintain calm, solve problems, replenish confidence and leverage networks for alternative flight plans. Classmates and parents provide essential companionship helping students steer through the turbulent anticipation. By early December, the tarmac is full of applicants, requesting clearance for take-off. The primary thrust, to let their applications fly, is trust. Most students will describe this dynamic as a force transferred from parents. Students report; “My parents allowed me to express my choices and decisions.” Or, “Although they did not help me much, they played critical roles, supporting me when I was overwhelmed.” And, “Even the question of whether to attend university was a choice of ‘if’ rather than ‘when’. My desires motivated the universities I chose.” Adding, “My parents were mostly hands-off, trusting me to make my application without pressuring me; they helped me complete personal and financial data.” The confidence a student feels from significant others helps them withstand the grounding, gravitational pull of doubt. University applications are submitted between November and March. Students are in the air for days, often months. In the event of weather, students have learned to trust themselves while employing a practical toolkit of skills for navigation. A new class of pilots will soon graduate from the life simulation of university applications. It’s not quite a rite of passage, but useful just the same. Casey Nolen Jackson is one of two University Counsellors at British Inter­national School, Phuket.

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