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Comparison · British vs French
Lovell vs. EFIP
Pattaya pathway split
Lovell's British primary and Reggio-inspired approach versus EFIP's French-national route through Terminale.
// HEAD-TO-HEAD · current source audit
ISC vs
EFIP.
ISC is an English National Curriculum primary school for ages 2–11; EFIP is a French-national school through Terminale. The comparison is about language of learning, long-term credential route and the need for a future transfer from ISC, not two versions of the same primary offer.
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// 01 · current record
Same age span.
Different setting.
The fee rows below use each school’s published 2026/27 standard annual tuition, not a discounted annual-payment figure. That makes the comparison honest, but it does not make the first-year bill identical: registration, deposits and unpriced extras still need a dated admissions quote.
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// 01A · 18-point comparison
| Dimension | International School of Chonburi (ISC) | École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Banglamung, Chonburi | Huai Yai, Banglamung |
| Published age span | Ages 2-11, Early Years 1-Year 6 | Ages 3-18, Maternelle-Terminale |
| Published curriculum | English National Curriculum, EYFS-Year 6 | French national pathway; AEFE-homologated named levels and CNED-supported upper grades |
| Published 2026/27 tuition | ฿174,600-฿359,676 annually, including 3% full-year prepayment discount | ฿175,000-฿235,000 annually |
| Pathway | Primary-only; families should plan a Year 7 transfer. | French pathway through Terminale; CNED supports upper grades. |
| One-off charges | Application ฿3,000; registration ฿70,000 first child or ฿20,000 sibling; annual insurance ฿2,000. | First registration ฿50,000; annual administration ฿5,000; new-student uniform package ฿4,000. |
| Boarding | No boarding recorded. | No boarding recorded. |
| Primary sources | ISC | EFIP |
| Published support-cost label | Combined school label — “English as an Additional Language / Learning Support”: ฿21,000–฿70,000/year. | Language support only — intensive French supplement for non-French-speaking pupils: ฿20,000; no general learning-support tariff is published. |
The range endpoints are for different years. A family comparing Reception, for example, should compare ISC’s Reception row with EFIP’s applicable early-years row, then add mandatory registration and any services the family will actually use. The lower published EFIP tuition does not prove the lower total for every child or commute.
// 02 · decision framework
Primary English or
French national?
What is the pathway difference?
ISC publishes English National Curriculum primary stages for ages 2–11. EFIP publishes the French National Curriculum through Terminale, including FLSCO bridge support for non-native French speakers. The key decision is language and secondary progression, not a comparison of two identical curriculum models.
What do fee records show?
ISC publishes 2026/27 standard tuition of ฿180,000–฿370,800, with annual-payment figures separately labelled. EFIP publishes 2026/27 tuition of ฿175,000–฿235,000. Compare the relevant age row and request all compulsory admissions, meals, transport and support costs.
What should families plan?
ISC ends after primary, so a future secondary transfer needs planning. EFIP continues through Terminale, while families should confirm French-language readiness and entry support. Use visits and dated school quotes to test the practical fit.
Shortlist guidance
- ISC suits a family seeking English-medium British primary.
- EFIP suits a family seeking the French-national route through secondary school.
// FAQ
Quick answers
before you decide.
Which school publishes lower 2026/27 tuition?
ISC's published annual range is ฿174,600-฿359,676, including its 3% full-year prepayment discount. EFIP publishes ฿175,000-฿235,000. Compare the child's exact grade and include each school's separate charges.
Are ISC and EFIP both British schools?
No. ISC publishes English National Curriculum primary from EYFS through Year 6. EFIP publishes a French national pathway, with AEFE-homologated named levels and CNED-supported upper grades.
Do either school offer secondary years or boarding?
No boarding is recorded for either school. ISC's published span ends after Year 6, while EFIP publishes a French pathway through Terminale with CNED-supported upper grades.
Are EFIP's fees directly comparable with ISC's?
Not without the grade and payment basis. ISC's annual figures include a 3% full-year prepayment discount. EFIP separately lists registration, administration, uniform and other possible charges. Compare each line item in writing.
What should be on the written admissions quote?
Ask for the child’s grade-specific tuition, application, registration, deposit, food, transport, books, trips, clubs, learning support and any refund terms, plus confirmation of which items are compulsory.
Five questions.
Use the decision framework above to weigh curriculum, fees, continuity, location and your child’s fit.