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Comparison · British primary
Belfry vs. ISC
Rayong vs Pattaya primary
Belfry's Montessori-informed British primary in Ban Khai versus ISC's English National Curriculum primary in Banglamung.
// HEAD-TO-HEAD · current source audit
ISC vs
Belfry.
ISC is an English National Curriculum primary school for ages 2–11; TPIS is an all-through British school through age 18. The choice is primary-specialist provision versus continuity through secondary qualifications, alongside each family’s fee and commute position.
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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) | Tara Pattana International School (TPIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Banglamung, Chonburi | Nongprue, Banglamung |
| Published age span | Ages 2-11, Early Years 1-Year 6 | Ages 2-18, Nursery-Year 13 |
| Published curriculum | English National Curriculum, EYFS-Year 6 | British EYFS through IGCSE and AS/A-Level; Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel |
| Published 2026/27 tuition | ฿174,600-฿359,676 annually, including 3% full-year prepayment discount | ฿273,000-฿665,000 annually, Nursery through Years 12-13 |
| Pathway | Primary-only; families should plan a Year 7 transfer. | All-through route to IGCSE and AS/A-Level. |
| One-off charges | Application ฿3,000; registration ฿70,000 first child or ฿20,000 sibling; annual insurance ฿2,000. | Application ฿3,000 (Nursery-Foundation) or ฿5,000 (Reception-Year 13); one-time enrolment ฿90,000. |
| Boarding | No boarding recorded. | No boarding recorded. |
| Primary sources | ISC | TPIS |
The range endpoints are for different years. A family comparing Reception, for example, should compare ISC’s Reception row with Belfry’s applicable early-years row, then add mandatory registration and any services the family will actually use. The lower published Belfry tuition does not prove the lower total for every child or commute.
// 02 · decision framework
Primary focus or
secondary continuity?
What is the structural difference?
ISC publishes English National Curriculum primary stages for ages 2–11. TPIS publishes British curriculum from early years through age 18, including IGCSE and A-Level routes. ISC families need a future secondary plan; TPIS families should assess the longer pathway as well as early-years fit.
How should fees be compared?
ISC publishes 2026/27 standard tuition of ฿180,000–฿370,800, with annual-payment figures separately labelled. TPIS publishes its own current fee structure. Compare the child’s exact stage and the named compulsory charges rather than a discounted figure at one school against a standard figure at the other.
What should admissions confirm?
Ask ISC about later transfer preparation, support costs and transport. Ask TPIS about entry stage, secondary qualifications, learning support and the exact offer invoice. The right fit includes the daily route as well as the programme.
Shortlist guidance
- ISC suits a family seeking English-medium primary.
- TPIS suits a family seeking an all-through British route in Nongprue.
// 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. TPIS publishes ฿273,000-฿665,000 across Nursery through Years 12-13. Compare the child's exact stage and payment basis.
Are ISC and TPIS both British schools?
Both publish a British route. ISC publishes English National Curriculum primary from EYFS through Year 6. TPIS publishes British EYFS through IGCSE and AS/A-Level using Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel.
Do either school offer secondary years or boarding?
No boarding is recorded for either school. ISC's published span ends after Year 6, while TPIS publishes an all-through route through Year 13.
Are ISC and TPIS's annual figures directly comparable?
Not without the payment basis and grade. ISC's annual figures include its 3% full-year prepayment discount; TPIS payment options should be confirmed for the target grade. Keep tuition, discounts, entry charges and services as separate lines.
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.