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Comparison · British vs French
Belfry vs. EFIP
Pattaya pathway split
Belfry's Montessori-informed British primary versus EFIP's French-national route through Terminale.
// HEAD-TO-HEAD · current source audit
Lovell vs
EFIP.
Lovell is a British primary school through age 11; EFIP is a French-national school through Terminale. Families are choosing between different language, credential and transfer pathways, not two versions of the same primary programme.
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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 | Lovell International School | École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Naklua, North Pattaya | Huai Yai, Banglamung |
| Published age span | Ages 2-11, through Year 6 | Ages 3-18, Maternelle-Terminale |
| Published curriculum | British EYFS and primary; Reggio Emilia-inspired approach | French national pathway; AEFE-homologated named levels and CNED-supported upper grades |
| Published 2026/27 tuition | ฿351,000-฿599,000 annually | ฿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 ฿5,000 and registration ฿100,000, both non-refundable. | First registration ฿50,000; annual administration ฿5,000; new-student uniform package ฿4,000. |
| Boarding | No boarding recorded. | No boarding recorded. |
| Primary sources | Lovell | EFIP |
| Published support-cost label | No language- or learning-support tariff appears in the current 2026/27 fee schedule. | 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 Lovell’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
Pick the language
and credential route.
What is the core choice?
Lovell publishes British EYFS and Key Stages 1–2 through age 11, with a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. EFIP publishes the French National Curriculum through Terminale and offers a bridge class for non-native French speakers. This is a language and long-term progression choice, not a like-for-like primary comparison.
What do published fees show?
Lovell publishes 2026/27 annual tuition of ฿351,000–฿599,000 plus application and registration. EFIP publishes 2026/27 tuition of ฿175,000–฿235,000. Compare the exact child-stage row and ask each school to identify compulsory admissions, meals, transport and support costs.
What needs planning?
Lovell ends after Year 6, so families should plan a secondary transfer. EFIP continues through Terminale, but families should confirm French-language readiness and the appropriate entry support. A visit and a written admissions quote are more useful than a broad price ranking.
Shortlist guidance
- Lovell suits a family seeking English-medium British primary in Naklua.
- 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?
Lovell publishes ฿351,000-฿599,000 annually through Year 6. EFIP publishes ฿175,000-฿235,000 across its French pathway. Compare the child's grade and each school's separate charges.
Are Lovell and EFIP both British schools?
No. Lovell publishes British EYFS and primary with a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. 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. Lovell ends after Year 6, while EFIP publishes a French pathway through Terminale with CNED-supported upper grades.
Are EFIP's fees directly comparable with Lovell's?
Not without the grade and payment basis. EFIP separately lists registration, administration, uniform and other possible charges. Compare all line items in writing rather than using the range alone.
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.