Wisdom College is a licensed school on Koh Phangan that provides high-quality tutoring and vocational training in English for an international community of the island. Our goal is to enhance skills and knowledge to improve the academic success of children staying on Koh Phangan. More information about our programmes is here.

Our school is located in the heart of Koh Phangan in Thongsala

We follow the calendar of international schools in Thailand and our academic year is divided into three terms, with three exam weeks scheduled towards the end of each term. Attendance during these weeks is essential for parents to receive comprehensive school reports. Feel free to check the important days on our school calendar.

Yes, Wisdom College Tutorial and Vocational School will be happy to see you child among our students if there is a spot available for the age group of your child and if your child's academic level is sufficient for the group.

As Koh Phangan is a popular tourist island, we accept students throughout the academic year; however, our groups are small and have a limited number of spots, so we recommend securing your place in advance. Check out our term dates here.

All learners must demonstrate school readiness to ensure a smooth and successful transition into the classroom environment. In addition, entry exams are required for all programs to assess foundational skills and academic preparedness.

Entry Requirements by Stage:

• Stage 1: Learners must be school ready and able to understand basic English. They should be able to communicate their emergency needs clearly.

• Stages 2–7: English language proficiency will be assessed to ensure students can engage with classroom instruction.

• Stages 8–12: Students will be tested in English, Mathematics, and Science to determine appropriate placement and support needs.

If a student’s English proficiency is found to be below the required level, they will be required to attend after-school English support classes, which will incur an additional fee.

All steps can be done online, however, you and your child are welcome to visit us by appointment before the registration.

Here’s the enrollment process:

1. Inquire About Availability: Contact our admissions office to check for available spots in your desired program.

2. Request Testing: Once availability is confirmed, request an entry exam.

3. Complete the Test.

4. Receive Feedback: Get feedback on your performance and eligibility.

5. Fill Out the Application Form: Complete the enrollment form available online or at the admissions office.

6. Submit Required Documents: Email us copies of passports of the child and at least one of the parents.

7. Pay the Fees: Pay the required tuition and fees to secure your spot.

Yes, entry exams can be completed remotely. Once payment is received, we will email the exam papers to the parent or guardian within 3 working days. Parents are expected to print the exams, allow the student to complete them independently, then scan and email the completed papers back to us. We will mark the exams within 5 working days and provide feedback along with a spot offer, if applicable.

Important: Remote exams are not supervised by us, and it is the parent’s full responsibility to ensure the student completes the exams without any assistance. If a student arrives and is unable to demonstrate the academic level that matches their exam results, they may be required to resit the entry exams at an additional cost. In cases where cheating is suspected and confirmed, the spot offer will be withdrawn.

The purpose of the entry assessment is to ensure the student is placed in a group where they will feel comfortable and succeed. If a student cheats, they may be placed in a group that is not suitable for their actual level, which can negatively affect their learning experience. The responsibility for any such outcome rests entirely with the parent or guardian who allowed or enabled dishonesty during the remote exam process.

Students who successfully complete their tutorial and vocational training programs will receive a certificate of completion upon request.

Students who did not complete the course may receive a letter of enrollment upon request.

Academic Reports are provided termly. Please note that the child needs has to attend exams to receive a full academic report with exam scores. Exam weeks occur three times during the academic year, towards the end of each term. The reports are emailed to the parents within 2 weeks from the end of term.

Yes, Wisdom College Tutorial and Vocational School provides an option of tutoring for graduation with an internationally recognized High School Diploma! However, please note that reasonable level of dedication and external exams will be required for High school graduation certificates.

Tuition fees vary by program. Please send us the request to receive detailed information.

Though Wisdom College Tutorial and Vocational School provides individual approach to every learner, the school does not currently offer accommodations for special needs students. We recommend exploring other institutions that may be better suited for those requirements.

We provide two types of fruit and two types of vegetables available as snacks throughout the day. Lunch consists of a Thai-style meal, and breakfast is optional.

If students prefer not to eat school food, they are welcome to bring their own meals from home. We offer a fridge and microwave for student use. Alternatively, Middle and High School students can order lunch from Nira's Home Bakery.

Wisdom expects students and adults to communicate only in English or Thai whilst they are interacting with each other.

Wisdom respects that many of our learners come from culturally diverse backgrounds, whose primary language may not be English. However, another mother tongue language is not permitted to be used in the classroom environment as well as when the children are not in lessons, unless authorized by the teacher.

Learners with a lower level of English should attend after-school English classes and work to improve and respect the language of the learning environment.

Personal items:

• refillable water bottle with name on it

• change of clothes

• closed-toe sports shoes

• backpack big enough to carry A4 books without damaging them

• watch

• money (optional, at own risk)

Stationery:

• pencil case

• pens

• pencils

• sharpener

• eraser

• ruler

• protractor

• a pair of compasses

• calculator

• highlighters (optional)

If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to reach out!