BISP Education

In this episode, we get to speak to the Class of 2025 Head Students, Katie and Ember. They give insight into what qualities will make great leaders and what it takes to get into leadership roles at BISP. The pair also give advice to all students about skills they can develop to help them in leadership roles, from consistency to confidence. #BISP #LeadersforTomorrow #HeadStudents

In this episode, we welcome back BISP University Counsellor, Amy. She discusses with Paige & Vanshika about the complexities of applying to universities around the world using various different platforms. Amy also gives advice to the current cohort of Year 13's on how best to make their applications and what they should be including in them to give them the best chance of success. #BISP #Inter...

In this new episode, we meet our new co-hosts of the BISP Education Podcast for the 24/25 Academic Year. Paige and Vanshika introduce themselves as the new hosts and they talk about the new student experience at BISP. The girls also cover topics from what to expect when joining the IBDP to what a Thai MUN trip is like to experience. #BISP #IBDP #ThaiMUN

In this episode we meet Psychology teacher Jane Gallagher. Phoebe picks her brain and goes into depth about a multitude of different Psychology topics. Jane also gives advice to prospective families looking to join BISP, IGCSE students that are considering taking Psychology in IB and also the current Year 13's who are preparing for their exams and getting ready to go onto university. #BISP #Ed...

In this episode we meet BISP's ex-head students, Joe and Charlotte. They talk to Phoebe about the commitments needed to perform the role of a student leader at BISP and what it takes to become a head student in the first place. The pair also discuss what they do outside of working with the student leadership team and what their extracurriculars are whilst taking part in the IB programme. #BISP...

In this episode we meet Sara, a BTEC student athlete here at BISP. She talks to Phoebe about her experience on the new course and also what it's like being a student athlete. She also shares some of her highlights of the BTEC Sport programme and being part of the BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy. #BISP #Cruzeiro #BTEC

In this episode we catch up with the Director of Football here at BISP, Jonathas Candido. Jonathas recaps the biggest event on the BISP football calendar, Soccer 7s, and also outlines the training involved to set up players for success. He also tells us about all the new exciting developments happening in the academy. Jonathas also shares some of his most favourite memories at BISP and gives advic...

In this episode we meet Christopher Holmes, the new BTEC Coordinator at BISP. He talks to Phoebe about the new course and goes into details about the curriculum. He shares some highlights of what the first month of the course is like and why some students might want to consider taking the BTEC programme instead of the IBDP. If you are interested in taking the BTEC course at BISP or would like more...

In the first episode of the new academic year, we meet Gavin Terry, the Head of Science here at BISP. Gavin talks us through the science pathways that BISP has on offer and the various different science competitions that the school also takes part in. He walks Phoebe through his teaching philosophy for each year group and also shows her a mini science experiment! #bisp #internationalschool #scienc...

In the final episode of BISP's 22/23 academic year, Phoebe speaks to BISP parents Sandra and Gael. They discuss the experience of being parents to 4 children at BISP and what life is like on the island for a large family. Sandra gives insight into what it's like starting a business on Phuket and how her and Gael now run it together. They also talk about the process of finding houses and ho...

In this episode, Phoebe talks to BISP Cruzeiro Scholar, Lauren. Lauren talks about her experience training at the BISP Cruzeiro Academy and going through the selection process of playing on the Malaysian Women's National Team. Whilst playing for her National Team, Lauren was selected to join the squad that took part in the SEA Games, where she experienced playing against teams that were headed...

This episode introduces us to Finlay and German, two football scholars from BISP's Cruzeiro Academy. As student-athletes living on campus in the boarding facilities, the boys talk about their day-to-day experiences as BISP students. As captain of the senior boys' team, Finlay also speaks about how he leads the team and how he has become a role model for the younger players. The pair finall...

In this episode, Phoebe talks to year 10 students Bonnie and Priya. The girls discuss the differences about life as a student-athlete living in boarding compared to being a day student at BISP. They also talk about what it's like to be a Cruzeiro football scholar, balancing their time to cope with the intense demands of IGCSE and what life after BISP might look like for them. #bisp #igcse #cru...

In this episode, we meet Agam, a new boarder at BISP taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. He discusses his ambitions on becoming an electrical engineer, the pathways that he is taking to get there and how BISP is helping him follow his passion. #bisp #internationalschool #internationalbaccalaureate

Join us in this episode with BISP University Counsellors, Jacqui Brelsford and Philip Tucker, where they talk about what Year 13 students can expect going through their university application process or any other pathways they might want to take after their time at BISP. #BISP #University #InternationalSchool

In this episode of the BISP Education Podcast, student host Phoebe explores the world of boarding and talks to Samantha Lambert, Boarding House Parent and Flying Trapeze Instructor, about her experience living in a boarding house and the Aerial Arts Academy at BISP. Samantha shares her insights on the importance of community, the experience of being a boarding house parent, and how the BISP Aerial...

In this engaging podcast, we have the pleasure of hearing from Imboon, a  Year 11 student at BISP, as she joins our host Phoebe to share her  unique experiences as an IGCSE boarding student. Imboon provides her  firsthand account of what it's like to live and study at BISP,  highlighting the challenges and rewards that come with being a student  at this prestigious institu...

In this episode, our BISP Podcast host Phoebe talks to fellow Dr. Arthit  Academic Scholar and boarding student Destiny. They share their  experiences in their first term at BISP and their journey to get here  from their home countries. As both students begin their journey in the  IB program, they discuss their daily lives as boarders at BISP, their  academics, as well as...

In this episode, our new host Phoebe talks to Boarding House Parents, Sam & Lexa about life in boarding at BISP. BISP Houseparents are trained staff members, acting in loco-parentis and dedicated to the care of each and every boarding student. As part of this multi-cultural team Sam and Lexa provide everything from a listening ear, a hug when needed or an adult to confide in when a boarder is...

In the first episode of the new academic year, we hear from Aquatics  Director Charles Pike and the Head Coach of BISP's High Performance  Swimming Colin Braund on how the Swim Academy at British International  School, Phuket works and how they scout for talented young athletes. #BISP #EducationPodcast #Swimming

In the final episode of the year, Chloe sits down with BISP Headmaster, Simon Meredith, to wrap up the first year of podcasts, to reflect on the highlights of the past year and also what is in store for the future. #BISP #EducationPodcast #WrapUp

In this episode, Chloe discusses the importance of languages with BISP's Head of Modern Languages, Chris Greene. #BISP #EducationPodcast #Languages

In this episode, Tennis Academy Director, Gill Lemore talks to Chloe about the future of the Academy. #BISP #EducationPodcast #Tennis

In this episode, Chloe talks to BISP's Head of Art and Design, Charlotte McGuigan, about the importance of the Visual Arts and why some students might prefer taking art instead of a different subject. #BISP #EducationPodcast #VisualArts

In this episode, Chloe talks to BISP's Head of House about the role that House Colours can play in a school environment. #BISP #EducationPodcast #ColourHouses