Tara Pattana International School
The closest to town, and more reasonably priced. My kids go here.
By Shane RuddlePattaya parent · 2026/27 fees- Tuition a year
- ฿264k to ฿606k
- Curriculum
- British
- Ages
- 2 to 18
- From Central
- ~20 min
Tara Pattana is where my own children go. It's in East Pattaya, a little closer to the city centre than the other big international schools, which is why we chose it.
"We chose Tara Pattana mainly on location. Logistics probably isn't the best reason to choose a school, but at primary age I didn't think it made much difference to go to the very best one. It's also more reasonably priced, in my opinion."
- The shortest school run from town of all the big schools
- One of the more affordable British-curriculum options
- My kids go here, so ask me anything about it
What it costs
฿264k to ฿606k
a year in tuition, youngest to oldest year group (about ฿22k to ฿50k a month).
Small one-off application fee. Sibling discounts on tuition.
Most schools bill term by term, so the money goes out in big chunks. Budget for uniforms, trips and the school bus too.
How far is it?
East Pattaya, the closest of the big schools to the city centre.
- East Pattaya~10 min
- Central Pattaya~20 min
- Jomtien~25 min
- Pratumnak~25 min
- Wongamat & Naklua~25 min
- Na Jomtien~30 min
My estimates, one way, outside rush hour. Add 15 to 30 minutes in high season.
Short answers
How much does Tara Pattana cost?
Published 2026/27 tuition at Tara Pattana International School runs from ฿263,550 a year for the youngest children to ฿605,850 for the oldest, about ฿22k to ฿50k a month. Small one-off application fee. Sibling discounts on tuition.
What curriculum does Tara Pattana teach, and for what ages?
British, for ages 2 to 18.
How far is Tara Pattana from Pattaya?
East Pattaya, the closest of the big schools to the city centre. Outside rush hour, I'd allow about 20 minutes from Central Pattaya, 25 from Jomtien and 10 from East Pattaya. Add more in high season.
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