Are there international schools in Pattaya?

Yes. Pattaya and the surrounding eastern-seaboard area have a number of international schools serving expat and Thai families, offering Western curricula taught in English. They range from large, established campuses to smaller schools, covering early years through to secondary, with options across the Pattaya, Jomtien and wider Chonburi area.

What curricula do Pattaya international schools offer?

The most common are the British curriculum (IGCSE and A-Levels) and the International Baccalaureate (IB), with some schools offering American or other programs, and bilingual options. Choice of curriculum often comes down to where a family plans for the child to go to university, so it's worth matching the curriculum to your longer-term plans.

How much are international school fees in Pattaya?

Fees vary widely by school and year group, typically ranging from roughly ฿200,000 to ฿700,000+ per year, with premium schools at the top end and additional costs for registration, uniforms, transport and activities. Lower year groups cost less than secondary. Always request a current fee schedule directly from each school, as fees change yearly.

Pattaya International Schools 2026 — Curricula, Fees & How to Choose

If you're moving to Pattaya with children, schooling is usually the first big decision. The good news: the area has a solid range of international schools across the main curricula. Here's how they break down and what to budget.

The short version

Choice: several international schools across Pattaya/Jomtien/Chonburi.
Curricula: mostly British (IGCSE/A-Level) & IB; some American/bilingual.
Ages: early years through secondary.
Fees: roughly ฿200,000–700,000+ per year.
Tip: match the curriculum to your university plans.

What's available

The area serves expat and Thai families with English-medium international schools, from large established campuses to smaller schools, covering early years to secondary. Most sit in or around Pattaya, Jomtien and the wider Chonburi/eastern-seaboard area.

Curricula & fees

The common curricula are the British (IGCSE, A-Levels) and the IB, with some American and bilingual options. Pick based on where you expect your child to go to university. Fees typically run ฿200,000–700,000+ per year, lower for younger years, plus registration, uniforms and transport — always get a current fee schedule from each school directly.

→ Pattaya School Guide — compare schools & curricula Independent listings of international schools across Pattaya, by curriculum and area.

Common questions

Are there international schools?

Yes — several across Pattaya, Jomtien and Chonburi, early years to secondary.

What curricula?

Mostly British (IGCSE/A-Level) and IB; some American and bilingual.

How much are fees?

Roughly ฿200,000–700,000+ per year; get a current schedule from each school.

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