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Ecole Française Internationale de Pattaya

Thailand, Pattaya

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees THB 180,000 - 240,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 220
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Ecole Française Internationale
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai
Typical class size 20
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Middle School
Introduction

Ecole Française Internationale de Pattaya delivers the French national curriculum from kindergarten (maternelle, age 3) through terminale (age 18). Located just east of Pattaya in a leafy Huai Yai setting, it opened in 2009 and relocated to a new campus in 2018. Class sizes are kept small, about 10 students each with a maximum of 15, which supports teaching in French while offering English, Thai, Spanish, and Chinese. From 3e onwards, students enrol in CNED courses to prepare for the French national brevet and baccalauréat examinations. The school is part of the AEFE network and holds E3D recognition for sustainable development practices. Facilities include science laboratories, an art room, sports fields, swimming pool and dojo. A signature initiative is its “bridge class” system, designed to support non-French-speaking children with intensive French before integration into mainstream classes. EFIP also offers an optional school bus service and billing in instalments when needed.

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This campus is part of Ecole Française Internationale

58, 31, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand.

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The Essentials

Ecole Française Internationale de Pattaya has 220 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French.

Location
EFIP is located on Huai Yai Road in the Bang Lamung district, just east of Pattaya in Thailand’s Chonburi province. The campus is approximately a 15-minute drive from central Pattaya and is accessible via Sukhumvit Road and Highway 36. The area is known for its green, residential setting and is close to other international schools and family-oriented communities.

Stages
École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) is divided into four sections: Early Years (Maternelle), Primary (Primaire), Middle School (Collège), and High School (Lycée).

Type
École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) is a co-educational day school serving students from age 3 to 18. The school does not offer boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
There is no mention of a dedicated learning support department or structured programme for students with diagnosed learning difficulties or special educational needs at École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP). The school does, however, provide support for students with medical conditions or allergies through a Projet d’Accueil Individualisé (PAI). This plan is created jointly by the school and the child’s physician to address specific health-related accommodations, such as dietary restrictions or emergency procedures. The PAI must be formally established and documented before support is provided. This process is outlined in the school’s internal regulations and applies to cases including asthma, food allergies, and other medical needs

Country affiliation
École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) is affiliated with France. The school is officially recognised by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network

Religious affiliation
École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day at École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) begins with the gate opening at 8:05 am, and classes starting at 8:15 am. For most students, the school day ends at 3:30 pm, though collège and lycée students may finish at 4:45 pm or 5:45 pm, depending on their timetable. On Wednesdays, students in maternelle and primaire are dismissed at 11:15 am, or 12:30 pm if they are enrolled in additional support classes (APC).

Bus service
École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) provides a school transport service operated by an external private provider. The school bus service covers pickup and drop-off between 8:05 am and 8:15 am, and again after school at 3:30 pm or 4:45 pm, depending on the student’s schedule. The transport provider is responsible for students during transit until they are handed over to a designated adult. Payments for the service are made directly to the school. EFIP is not liable for incidents during transit but will follow up with families if necessary.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole Française Internationale de Pattaya ranges from THB 180,000 to THB 240,000 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A one-time First Registration Fee of THB 50,000 is required for all new students. This fee is non-refundable once attendance begins. An annual administrative fee of THB 5,000 is also charged. New enrollees must purchase a uniform set for THB 4,000. Uniform renewal is available on demand.

Tuition Fees (Per Year – 2025/2026)
Kindergarten (Maternelle): THB 175,000
- One-time payment: THB 175,000
- 5 instalments: 5 x THB 35,000

Primary School (CP–CM2): THB 200,000
- One-time payment: THB 200,000
- 5 instalments: 5 x THB 40,000
- +THB 20,000 for non-French-speaking children (Intensive French)

Middle School (6e–3e): THB 210,000
- One-time payment: THB 210,000
- 5 instalments: 5 x THB 42,000
- Textbooks billed separately
- +CNED registration fees from 3e
- +Exam fees for DNB (national diploma)

Seconde (Year 11): THB 215,000
- One-time payment: THB 215,000
- 5 instalments: 5 x THB 43,000
- +CNED registration and exam fees

Première (Year 12): THB 235,000
- One-time payment: THB 235,000
- 5 instalments: 5 x THB 47,000
- +CNED registration and baccalaureate exam fees

Terminale (Year 13): THB 235,000
- One-time payment: THB 235,000
- 5 instalments: 5 x THB 47,000
- +CNED registration and baccalaureate exam fees

Sibling Discount
Second child: 10% tuition discount
Third child and beyond: 15% tuition discount

Transportation Fees
Round trip: THB 9,200 per period
One way: THB 7,000 per period
Rates subject to change depending on fuel prices.

School Meals
Kindergarten (4 meals/week): THB 12,960/year or 5 x THB 2,592
- +THB 648 per period if enrolled in Wednesday afternoon activities
Primary (4 meals/week): THB 14,110/year or 5 x THB 2,822
- +THB 705 per period if enrolled in Wednesday afternoon activities
Middle & High School (5 meals/week): THB 18,000/year or 5 x THB 3,600

Extra-Curricular Activities
Activities offered may include football, multisports, swimming, boxing, badminton, and language certifications.
Prices vary depending on the chosen activity and are communicated at the start of the school year.

Refund Policy
The registration fee is non-refundable after attendance begins. Tuition, meal, and transport fees are not refunded once paid, including in cases of partial use or absence.

Payment Options
Tuition can be paid in 1 or 5 instalments. Payments are made via bank transfer or cash, and proof of payment must be submitted to the administration.
Academics

Ecole Française Internationale de Pattaya teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) follows the French national curriculum from maternelle (age 3) through terminale (age 18). All students in collège and lycée levels (from 3ᵉ onwards) are registered with CNED for online courses and formally prepare for the Brevet des Collèges and the French Baccalauréat.

EFIP offers intensive French support at no extra cost for non-native French speakers, delivered in small group sessions five half-days per week until full integration into mainstream classes.

From the early years through lycée, students are taught in French and have structured instruction in English, Thai, Chinese, and Spanish, aligned with European language standards and DNB/baccalauréat requirements.

In the earliest levels (maternelle through CM2), learning is delivered directly in class; from collège onwards, instruction is supplemented via CNED-supported modules.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Attend an interview (ideally with your child). Parents (and the child if possible) meet with the pedagogical leader or head of school. For non-French speakers, the child's language motivation and project are discussed, and a French proficiency assessment may be required.

2. Submit the signed registration form and required documents. You must complete the official enrolment form and include items such as passport copies, identity documents, school transcripts, and a certificate of radiation if applicable. Applications without full documentation and payment cannot be accepted.

3. Pay the registration and administrative fees. A registration fee (FPI) and annual administrative fee must be paid before enrolment is confirmed, and uniforms (for new students) are required.

4. Receive final confirmation and enroll in CNED as needed. Once documentation and payments are approved, the school confirms your child’s place. From collège (3ᵉ) onwards, students are registered via CNED for official French secondary examinations.

Scholarships
Students of French nationality, starting from Petite Section (age 3), may apply for AEFE scholarships through the French Embassy. These scholarships can cover tuition, transport, and catering fees, and must be reapplied for each academic year—renewals are not automatic.

EFIP runs two application campaigns annually. The second round for 2025–2026 closes on September 12, 2025, with results expected by December 2025. Families are informed by email and may request flexible payment schedules while awaiting decisions.

Applicants must be registered with the French nationals abroad registry, and incomplete or late files are not accepted.

Waitlist
EFIP does not operate a formal waitlist or pool system.
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