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Lovell International School

Thailand, Pattaya

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 340,500 - 560,500
Ages 2 - 9 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2023
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages English
Typical class size 5
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Lovell International School opened in August 2023 in North Pattaya, offering education from Pre‑Nursery (age 2) to Year 4 (approx. age 10). The school combines the British EYFS and Key Stage curriculum (up to Year 4) with a Reggio Emilia approach, guiding child‑led, inquiry‑based learning. The campus is designed around existing mature trees, with separate wings for different age groups, shaded courtyards, a chicken coop, bug hotel, splash pool, and climbing tunnels woven among greenery. Class sizes remain small—with early years ratios around 1:4 and primary around 1:8, averaging a 1:2 ratio across all levels. All instruction is in English, led by qualified, native‑speaking teachers. Facilities include an art studio, cooking studio, family library, gym/dance studio, and swim lessons in a splash pool. Lovell emphasises executive function development, project-based inquiry grounded in nature, and creative arts. It stands out for its forest-school style campus, where every child learns through exploration, gardening, cooking, and sensory-rich play in a treehouse-inspired environment

XV6R+J8, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

The Essentials

Lovell International School has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 5, instruction in English.

Location
Lovell International School is located at XV6R+J8, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, in the North Pattaya area near Wongamat Beach. The campus is set among tropical greenery and residential condominiums, about 120 km southeast of Bangkok. Families can reach the school via local Pattaya roads, with easy access from Sukhumvit Road and nearby residential neighbourhoods.

Stages
The school accepts children from Pre‑Nursery (age 2) through Year 4 (approx. age 9–10). It is structured into Early Years (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Reception) and Primary School (Years 1–4).

Type
Lovell International School is a co‑educational day school.

Additional learning support
There is no specific mention of additional learning support provision on the official website.

Country affiliation
The school follows the British curriculum with EYFS and Key Stage structure but does not have a formal national affiliation beyond curriculum alignment.

Religious affiliation
The school is non‑religious and has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day at Lovell International School begins at 9:00 am for all year groups, with staggered finishing times depending on age. Pre‑Nursery children attending the half‑day programme finish at 12:30 pm, while those in the full‑day programme finish at 2:30 pm. Nursery and Reception classes also run until 2:30 pm, with lunch and short recesses included during the day. Primary classes from Year 1 to Year 4 end at 3:00 pm, allowing older children to complete a longer academic schedule.

Bus service
The school does not currently advertise a dedicated bus service.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The founder is Pattamon Mekavarakul and the headteacher is Michael Waters.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lovell International School ranges from THB 340,500 to THB 560,500 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

* Application Fee: THB 5,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable, non‑transferable; payable upon submitting an application)
* Registration Fee: THB 100,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable, non‑transferable; payable upon enrollment)

Tuition Fees *(per year / per term)*

* Pre‑Nursery HD (2–3 yrs): THB 340,500 per year
* Term 1: THB 136,200 | Term 2: THB 113,496 | Term 3: THB 90,804

* Pre‑Nursery FD (2–3 yrs): THB 420,500 per year
* Term 1: THB 168,202 | Term 2: THB 140,170 | Term 3: THB 112,128

* Nursery (3–4 yrs): THB 440,500 per year
* Term 1: THB 176,256 | Term 2: THB 146,880 | Term 3: THB 117,364

* Reception (4–5 yrs): THB 490,500 per year
* Term 1: THB 196,200 | Term 2: THB 163,500 | Term 3: THB 130,800

* Year 1–4 (5–9 yrs): THB 560,500 per year
* Term 1: THB 224,208 | Term 2: THB 186,840 | Term 3: THB 149,452

Meals (snack, milk, and lunch) are included. Uniforms are not included.

Refunds and Payment Terms

A 100% refund of the full‑rate tuition and lunch fees (less any applied discounts) is available if the school receives a completed withdrawal form by the Payment Due Date for the relevant term. For example, if a 5% sibling discount was applied, the maximum refund would be 95% of the full‑rate fee. A 50% refund of the full‑rate tuition and lunch fees (less discounts) is available if the withdrawal form is received by the Notice Date for that term. After these dates, tuition and lunch fees are non‑refundable.

Academics

Lovell International School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 2 to 9.

Curriculum
Lovell International School follows the British curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, and Reception. The early years programme integrates a Reggio Emilia approach, encouraging exploration, project‑based learning, and sensory activities alongside the core EYFS learning goals in literacy, numeracy, and personal, social, and emotional development. From Year 1 to Year 4, the school delivers the UK National Curriculum Key Stages 1 and 2, covering English, mathematics, science, humanities, and creative subjects such as art, music, and physical education. Learning is supported by specialist spaces, including an art studio, cooking studio, gym, and outdoor “forest school” areas that support environmental and practical learning. The curriculum is taught in English, with Thai introduced as part of cultural learning, and is designed to prepare students for smooth progression into upper primary and eventually secondary international pathways.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasises emotional literacy and self-love as foundational elements of early-years development, guided by specialist teachers. Their blog post explains that children are supported with co‑regulation, where adults stay calm and present to help them manage strong emotions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provisions or specialist support services on its website.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) on its website.

Mental Wellbeing
Lovell describes a holistic care approach that includes nutritious meals, air quality monitoring, hygiene protocols, and safety measures intended to support children’s overall wellbeing. The school reports that emotional development is nurtured through respectful adult-child relationships and consistent routines 

Safeguarding
Safety procedures include frisk checks on visitors, CCTV coverage, passcode-secured doors, daily temperature checks, and allergen management. Staff are police-checked, and air quality is monitored to ensure a secure environment.
Parent Experience

History
Lovell International School was founded by Ms Pattamon Mekavarakul, who previously built and operated the Cape Dara Resort in Pattaya. Inspired by observations during the COVID‑19 pandemic and a desire to nurture young children’s emotional resilience, she launched the school project in 2021, with the official opening following in August 2023. The school is independently owned and operates as a privately run international early years and primary institution rooted in the founding vision of combining nature, compassion, and inquiry-led learning.

Community
The school community revolves around collaborative activities and environmental projects that involve students, teachers, and parents informally. Families are invited to engage with learning through shared facilities such as the family library and cooking studio, and through classroom projects like creating a frog pond or tending the herb garden. Cultural and environmental learning projects often bring together the entire community, fostering interaction between children and their parents in creative and nature‑based initiative.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school’s website does not provide information on a formal PTA. There is no public record of structured parent‑teacher committees, scheduled meetings, or organised events under a PTA framework. While parents are encouraged to participate in community activities and support their children’s learning, formalised PTA activities are not disclosed online.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
Lovell International School is a Reggio Emilia-inspired kindergarten and British primary school. The physical environment is inviting, stimulating, and conducive to learning, regarded as the third teacher alongside teachers and peers. The campus is designed around mature trees, preserving the landscape and creating a tree-house ambiance. Learning spaces include a Herb Garden, a Chicken Coop, a Bug Hotel, climbing facilities, a Community Area, a Gym, a Swimming Pool, and bright classrooms. Cooking Studio, Art Studio, and a Family Library support hands-on learning and family involvement.

Sports Facilities
The school has a Gym and a Swimming Pool as core sports facilities. The Gym supports physical education, Taekwondo, and Dancing. Climbing facilities provide additional active play and skill-building opportunities. The Swimming Pool program uses certified instructors from Baby Shark Swim Club to teach water safety and swimming skills.

Academic Facilities
The classroom spaces are Reggio Emilia-inspired and designed for natural light and wood finishes. A Cooking Studio offers hands-on baking experiences for students and families. An Art Studio hosts workshops and activities to nurture creativity. A Lovell Family Library provides a space for reading and family learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Community Play Area is a vital space for social interaction and imaginative play. Cooking Studio and Art Studio host ongoing activities beyond regular class time. The Lovell Family Library supports reading-related activities and family engagement. The gym, swimming pool, and climbing facilities provide opportunities for physical education and after-school clubs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the British Key Stage 1-2 curriculum. Primary projects run from Year 1 to Year 6 as cross-curricular, project-based learning. Year 1–2 projects include My Little World and Voices of Nature, with related work in Science, Art, Maths and Literacy. Year 6 culminates in Leaders of Tomorrow with a Legacy Project, The Change Makers, Future City and a We Are the Future performance.

Arts & Creative
Arts and performance are integrated into primary projects. Examples include The Kindness Quilt and Me Collage in Year 1–3, Plastic Planet and Budget for Change in Year 4, Mapping Emotions in Year 5, and We Are the Future in Year 6. Drama/Presentation Skills appear in Year 3 activities, culminating in a year-end performance in Year 6.

Cultural & Language
English is taught as a core subject across the primary years, with projects such as Letters to the Earth and other English tasks embedded in Year 2 and Year 3. Year 5 includes Voices Across the Sea, an En‑Pal exchange or letter-writing to students in another country. The curriculum also incorporates global perspectives through topics like How Animals Live and Green Tech Explorers.

Social & Hobbies
Students engage in collaborative, presentation and leadership activities within the project framework. Examples include Drama/Presentation Skills in Year 3 and public presentations as part of Year 6 projects (Legacy Project and We Are the Future). The curriculum emphasizes reflection and peer collaboration throughout the year groups.

Community & Service
Projects include service-oriented learning such as Planting Kindness in Year 1 Science and Giving & Sharing to donate snack packs to a local children's home. These activities integrate mathematics and literacy to support community engagement and giving.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is embedded in Year 6 through the Leaders of Tomorrow projects, including Legacy Project, The Change Makers and Future City, with opportunities for public presentations and team-based innovation. These initiatives emphasize student-led action and real-world problem solving.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Nutrition: Snacks and lunch are provided, including fresh fruit and milk, with meals prepared by hotel chefs. Health and safety measures include entry checks, passcode locks, CCTV, and police-checked staff, along with daily PM2.5 air-quality monitoring and disinfection. Hygiene policy is available for download. Community involvement includes parent participation via activities such as yoga, art classes and cooking, plus access to the school library; Lovell Forest provides nature-based learning with projects like Love Earth (Nature Hunt, Recycling Initiatives, Gardening) and activities that explore biodiversity and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses the British EYFS and the British National Curriculum for Early Years and Key Stage 1 within a Reggio Emilia-inspired, project-based framework. Nursery includes Pre-nursery (2–3 years) and Nursery (3–4 years); Reception is 4–5 years; and Year 1 is 5–6 years. Lovell Forest provides nature-based outdoor learning as part of the program. Facilities include a swimming pool with Baby Shark Swim Club; a gym for P.E., Taekwondo and dancing; and spaces such as a Herb Garden, Chicken Coop, Bug Hotel, Cooking Studio, Art Studio, Family Library and Community Area; the school is located at 159 Soi Naklua, Naklua, Pattaya, Chonburi 20150, Thailand.
Reputation

Awards
* Institutional Award at the 2567 Outstanding Architecture Awards (Association of Siamese Architects): Recognises the school’s design excellence in integrating mature trees, learning spaces, and architectural innovation in Pattaya.

Accreditations
* Member of the British National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA): NDNA supports high standards in early years education across the UK and overseas; membership indicates compliance with international nursery best practices.
Admissions

Admissions
1. School Visit
Families are encouraged to arrange an on‑campus visit to see the learning environment and meet staff. During the visit, parents can explore classrooms, outdoor spaces, and specialist facilities while gaining an understanding of the school’s daily routines.

2. Submit an Application
Parents complete the formal application form and pay the application fee. Required documents typically include a birth certificate, immunisation records, and any previous school reports.

3. Headteacher Consultation
The school schedules a consultation with the Headteacher, where the child’s readiness and prior learning are discussed. This step allows the school to ensure an appropriate class placement and for parents to ask academic or pastoral questions.

4. Enrolment
Once the application is approved, the registration fee secures the child’s place. Families then receive start dates, uniform requirements, and payment instructions for tuition.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly indicate a waitlist or pool system.
School Events
The school has not added events
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