# Celestia Andaman International School (CAIS) – British International Education in Thalang, Phuket
**Celestia Andaman International School (CAIS) is a British Curriculum international school in Thalang, Phuket, Thailand, providing child-centred education for children aged 2–7 through Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1.**
At CAIS, learning begins with happiness.
The school has been created as a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where young children can develop academically, socially, emotionally and physically while building confidence, curiosity and a genuine love of learning.
CAIS combines the **British Curriculum** with an educational approach that is **inquiry-based, play-based and child-centred**. Children are encouraged to ask questions, explore their surroundings, learn through meaningful experiences and become active participants in their own learning.
## Three Pillars of Learning
The educational philosophy of Celestia Andaman International School is built around three key pillars:
**Academic Excellence**
Children develop strong foundations in communication, literacy, mathematics, knowledge and understanding through engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
**Outdoor & Active Learning**
Learning is not restricted to a classroom. CAIS encourages children to explore, move, investigate and learn through interaction with the world around them. Outdoor activities and real-life experiences help children connect knowledge with everyday life.
**Mindfulness & Well-being**
A child learns best when they feel safe, valued and happy. Emotional wellbeing, positive relationships, confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging are therefore central to the CAIS learning environment.
## Early Years Foundation Stage – EYFS
For younger learners, CAIS provides the **Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)** for:
- Pre-Nursery
- Nursery
- Reception
The Early Years programme gives children opportunities to learn through play, exploration, communication, creativity and carefully guided activities.
Rather than treating childhood simply as preparation for the next examination or school year, CAIS recognises these early years as an important stage of development in their own right.
## Key Stage 1 – Years 1 and 2
CAIS currently continues into **Key Stage 1**, including:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Children progressively develop the knowledge, skills and independence required for the next stages of their education while maintaining an active, engaging and child-focused learning environment.
## Learning Beyond the Classroom
Education becomes more meaningful when children can connect what they learn with the real world.
CAIS therefore places importance on **outdoor learning, active learning, educational visits and hands-on experiences**.
During the school's first weeks, students were already learning beyond the classroom through activities and excursions designed to develop friendship, communication, confidence, cultural understanding, teamwork and curiosity.
This approach helps children understand that learning can happen everywhere—not only behind a desk.
## A School Where Children Can Belong
Starting school is one of the most important transitions in a young child's life.
At Celestia Andaman International School, particular attention is given to helping children feel secure, comfortable and connected to their teachers and classmates.
Positive relationships between children, teachers and families help create a community in which every child can feel that they belong.
CAIS aims to develop children who are:
- happy and confident
- curious and motivated to learn
- caring and respectful
- increasingly independent
- able to communicate and cooperate with others
- physically active and engaged
- prepared for the next stage of their educational journey
## International Education in Thalang, Phuket
Located in **Thalang, Phuket**, Celestia Andaman International School
