Which school is cheaper: Lamai International School or PBISS International School?

Lamai International School has lower published tuition than PBISS International School — roughly 128% cheaper at the midpoint. Lamai International School runs $3,750-$5,000 USD/year; PBISS International School runs $7,492-$12,479.

What is the true annual cost difference between Lamai International School and PBISS International School?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), Lamai International School runs about $5,425 per year vs $11,486 at PBISS International School — a difference of $6,061.

Which curriculum does Lamai International School vs PBISS International School offer?

Lamai International School offers British. PBISS International School offers British leading to IGCSE and A-Levels.

How do admissions compare between Lamai International School and PBISS International School?

Lamai International School has Open admissions; PBISS International School has Open admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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Lamai International School vs PBISS International School

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Koh Samui

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Lamai International School is 112% cheaper than PBISS International School on true annual cost ($5,425 vs $11,486). Lamai International School scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (58/100 vs 45/100).

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Lamai International School vs PBISS International School side-by-side comparison
Metric	Lamai International School	PBISS International School
Curriculum	British	British
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