Comparison · British routes
MIS vs. TPIS
Same postcode, different programmes
MIS records Montessori-influenced early years and separately listed fees; TPIS records an ISP British route with named items included in tuition.
School comparison
MIS vs BPIS
MIS publishes a British through-school route with Montessori in early years; BPIS starts at Year 7 with Cambridge secondary. Both are in Nongprue.
The schools
Provision
| What to compare | MIS (Mooltripakdee) | BPIS (Burapha Pattanasart) |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 77 Moo 3 Chaiyaponvithi 25, Nongprue, Banglamung | 253/17 Moo 13, Sukhumvit-Pattaya Soi 81, Nongprue, Banglamung |
| Age range | 2–18 (Preschool A → Year 13) | 11–18 (Year 7 → Year 13 only) |
| Primary on campus | Yes — full pathway including Montessori-on-EYFS (ages 2–5) | No — BPIS starts at Year 7; the related BEST programme now publishes Kindergarten 1 through Secondary 6 |
| Curriculum | British EYFS + Montessori → IGCSE → AS/A-Level | British NC → Cambridge IGCSE → AS/A-Level |
| Published pathway | Standalone full 2–18 on one campus | BEST Thai-bilingual primary route (1997) → BPIS international secondary (2018) |
Tuition and other charges
A school-wide fee range is not a quote for one child. Check the academic year, exact year group, compulsory charges and what tuition includes before comparing totals.
MIS vs BPIS · standard published tuition before full-year-payment discounts (all-in rows include named mandatory charges) · fee years: MIS 2026/27; BPIS primary-undated · checked 7 October 2026
| What to compare | MIS (Mooltripakdee) | BPIS (Burapha Pattanasart) |
|---|---|---|
| Fee structure | Tuition + compulsory supplementary split (meals, insurance and resources included in supplementary fee) | The fee page calls tuition all-inclusive, but the 2025/26 handbook says extra classes require payment and the school shop sells textbooks, uniforms and classroom supplies; tariffs are not published |
| ELS fees published | Yes — Moderate ฿45K–฿75K/yr · Intensive ฿60K–฿90K/yr by year group | Not on public fee page — verify on tour |
| Language and learning support charges | Separate school labels — English Learning Support: ฿45,000–฿90,000/year; Additional Educational Needs: case-by-case after assessment. | No language- or learning-support tariff appears on the current primary-undated fee page. |
Beyond tuition
Other practical details
| What to compare | MIS (Mooltripakdee) | BPIS (Burapha Pattanasart) |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 2018 (international secondary sister to BEST, est. 1997) |
| Exam board | Cambridge CAIE only | Cambridge CAIE only |
| Kindergarten all-in | ฿322,500/yr (tuition ฿265,500 + supp ฿57,000) | N/A — no primary |
| Year 7 all-in | ฿442,500/yr (tuition ฿357,000 + supp ฿85,500) | ฿133,000/yr (฿66,500 × 2 semesters · all-inclusive claim) |
| Year 10 all-in | ฿524,700/yr (tuition ฿436,200 + supp ฿88,500) | ฿133,000/yr (Y7–10 band) |
| Year 11 (IGCSE) all-in | ฿487,550/yr (2 terms only — exam term separate) | ฿166,000/yr (2 semesters) |
| Year 12 A-Level all-in | ฿609,000/yr (tuition ฿517,500 + supp ฿91,500) | ฿166,000/yr (2 semesters) |
| Year 13 A-Level all-in | ฿584,050/yr (2 terms only — exam term separate) | ฿166,000/yr (2 semesters) |
| One-time admission | ฿3,000 application + ฿70,000 enrolment + ฿10,000 deposit (FY26/27) | Published entry charges: ฿200 application, ฿30,000 registration and ฿1,200 insurance (fee page undated; confirm current amounts) |
| Academic year | 3 terms (British standard) | 2 semesters (non-aligned with MIS/TPIS calendar) |
Official sources and dates
Mooltripakdee International School school website · fee material · dated profile sources
Burapha Pattanasart International School school website · fee material · dated profile sources
Before you decide
Where the routes differ
1. Does your child need primary on campus — or are they already Year 7+?
For a child below Year 7, BPIS does not publish primary provision. MIS publishes a route from preschool through Year 13; see MIS vs TPIS for another Nongprue through-school comparison. For secondary entry, compare MIS’s 2026/27 tuition plus compulsory supplementary fee with BPIS’s tuition on a fee page without a named academic year. Ask for current, itemised quotes for the child’s year and all required charges.
2. Are you on the BEST → BPIS pathway — or transferring cold at Y7?
BPIS was purpose-built as the international secondary continuation of BEST — the 28-year-old Thai-bilingual EP primary on the same Burapha campus network. If your child completed BEST primary, BPIS is the published, pragmatic next step at a fraction of MIS fees. MIS is a standalone decision — no sister primary, no guaranteed placement from BEST. A MIS primary graduate transferring to BPIS at Y7 arrives with stronger Cambridge-aligned preparation than a BEST graduate, but BPIS admissions still assess English readiness independently. If you're not on the Burapha pathway, BPIS is simply the cheapest Y7–13 Cambridge secondary in Nongprue — not "the natural next step after MIS primary."
3. Can you budget MIS all-in — not headline tuition alone?
MIS publishes separate 2026/27 tuition and compulsory supplementary fees. Preschool tuition of ฿210,000 becomes ฿267,000 with the ฿57,000 supplementary fee; Year 7 tuition of ฿357,000 becomes ฿442,500 with its ฿85,500 supplementary fee. BPIS publishes ฿133,000 for Years 7–10 on a fee page without a named academic year. Its all-inclusive description needs a written inclusion list because the 2025/26 handbook identifies paid extra classes and school-sold books and uniforms. The schools also use different term and semester calendars; compare a current full-year written quotation for each.
4. Do you want Montessori Early Years — or standard British from age 2?
MIS describes Montessori methodology alongside British EYFS for ages 2–5, then a British primary route from Year 1. Ask how the transition works for the child’s proposed cohort and what the approach looks like in daily teaching. BPIS starts at Year 7 and does not publish an early-years programme. For a secondary applicant, compare the available subjects, support and costs for the specific year group.
5. What university destination are you targeting at 18?
Both schools publish Cambridge IGCSE-to-A-Level routes. BPIS’s material mentions Bangkok University visits; MIS publishes English Learning Support charges. Neither detail establishes a university-placement outcome. Ask both schools which A-Level subjects and guidance services are available to the intended cohort and for dated destination evidence. The Regents and Rugby profiles describe other published routes.
Other comparisons
For a different age span, curriculum, boarding option or location, browse MIS vs TPIS · TPIS vs BPIS · IB Diploma hub · Rugby vs Regents. Check the linked source’s date and fee conditions before shortlisting.
Reconcile the child’s complete school week.
MIS and BPIS should each supply a dated offer for the child’s exact class, not merely confirm a published fee band. Put tuition, application, registration, deposit, meals, transport, books, uniforms, trips, examinations, clubs and any language or learning support into the same rows. Mark every charge as compulsory, optional or not applicable, and separate sums due before attendance from those payable later in the year.
Ask each school to show how the proposed class connects to the next three stages. Record the teaching language by subject, the qualification route currently available at the child’s eventual senior stage, and any point at which a transfer or new admissions decision becomes necessary. Curriculum labels are useful orientation, but a current timetable, samples of pupil work and a clear progression map provide better evidence for this child.
Use the visit to observe an ordinary lesson. Note how teachers explain unfamiliar work, how children ask for help, how Thai and English are used, and what happens when pupils work at different speeds. If support may be needed, request the responsible staff member, frequency, group size, review date and cost in writing. A general assurance should not be treated as a child-specific provision plan.
Finally, drive both routes at the intended arrival and collection times and place the journey beside each school calendar. Include work, sibling stops, clubs and care outside core hours. The decision record should contain the exact placement, complete first-year total, recurring-year total, real weekly travel and the next pathway checkpoint. Leave any missing fee or unanswered progression question open until admissions resolves it.
Before paying, save the dated quotation, fee terms, calendar and placement email together. Review the pack after both visits and ask each school to correct any mismatch between the conversation and the written offer.
Common questions
Does BPIS have a primary school?
No. BPIS is secondary-only (Y7–13). Its sister school BEST (Burapa English-Programme School, founded 1997) is the published primary pathway. MIS serves ages 2–18 on one campus with Montessori-on-EYFS Early Years.
Which is cheaper at Year 7?
BPIS’s undated fee page lists ฿133,000 per year for Years 7–10. MIS’s 2026/27 Year 7 tuition is ฿357,000 plus an ฿85,500 compulsory supplementary fee. The fee years, billing structures and inclusions differ; seek current itemised quotes before comparing the household cost.
Are MIS and BPIS in the same area?
Yes. Both are in Nongprue, Banglamung — a few kilometres apart. Commute times are comparable for most Pattaya-side families.
Can a MIS primary student transfer to BPIS at Year 7?
Yes — admissions permitting. A MIS graduate arrives with Cambridge-aligned primary preparation. BPIS still assesses English readiness independently, and its 2-semester calendar differs from MIS's 3-term structure.
Why do MIS and BPIS run different academic calendars?
MIS runs a standard 3-term British year. BPIS runs 2 semesters — holiday windows and report cycles differ. Families with siblings at both schools should plan for non-aligned calendars.