Tara Pattana International School
International School in Pattaya
Quick answer
Tara Pattana International School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 48 nationalities. Tuition of $7,321–$16,829/year is in line with Pattaya averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $7,321–$16,829/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 16 Pattaya international school · 305 students total.
- 48 nationalities top: Chinese.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
305
48 (Chinese)
16 avg
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Tara Pattana International School
Tara Pattana International School provides a rigorous education with a global perspective for students of Early Years, Primary and Secondary age that draws its strength from the National Curriculum of England, and adapts to blend with the values of Thai culture.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $7,321 – $16,829 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 263550 ฿-605850 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,575(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $15,075 |
| Cost position in Pattaya | 60th percentile(above average) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Thai, Chinese
Where possible support will be given within the mainstream class. Occasionally learners may be withdrawn for specialist lessons, for example, reading booster classes. Learning support at TPIS includes, for example: - Learning support provision in and outside the class - ‘English as Additional Language’ (EAL) programme - Reading support provision in and outside the class In the case of more serious learning difficulties, TPIS has links with qualified external educational services.
Learning Support
English as Additional Language
8:30 – 15:40
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Pattaya
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Chinese
Estimated Real Cost
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