The United World College Thailand (UWCT) formerly known as Phuket International Academy (PIA) is a leading International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Thailand. The UWCT has a Nursery Programme for 18 month to 3 years old, a IB Primary Programme for children aged 3 to 11 years old, a Secondary School for children aged between 11 and 16 years old and a IB Diploma Programme for teenagers aged between 16 and 18 years old. The IB Programmes encourage students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners. They encourage a positive attitude to learning by encouraging students to ask challenging questions, to reflect critically, to develop research skills, to learn how to learn and to participate in community service. The facilities are outstanding for sport there are 2 gyms, tennis, volley ball and badminton courts, an Olympic 50 metre swimming pool, a 25 metre pool plus other sporting facilities. There is also an state of the art science lab, an arts room with a pottery kiln, a purpose built hi tech music and drama rooms, a multipurpose, cushioned flooring hall, technology and computer rooms, library and a medical clinic attended by a qualified nurse throughout the school day. The United World College Thailand is located in the district of Thalang, just off the Airport Road in Soi Teenped Nanai.