ELATE
International School in Hua Hin
Quick answer
ELATE provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with notably small class sizes averaging 10 students. Well-suited to families seeking a premium and boarding families. At $184,000–$184,000/year, it sits below the Hua Hin average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at ELATE.
- Tuition: $5,111–$5,111/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 10 (max 15) Hua Hin international school · 40 students total.
- 10 nationalities top: Americans.
- Ages: Ages 6 to 18 school day starts at 9.00 AM.
40
10 (Americans)
10 avg / 15 max
Available
About ELATE
Flexible learning STEAM center with progressive learning programs
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,111 – $5,111 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 184000 ฿-184000 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $5,911(+16%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $7,411 |
| Cost position in Hua Hin | 75th percentile(above average) |
American
Americal Accredited Diploma, American Primary and Secondary Diploma
3.85/4.0
Thai, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin
unknown
No
Yes ESL
9.00 AM – 3.00PM
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Hua Hin
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Americans
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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