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
TPIS vs BPIS
TPIS publishes a British route from early years to age 18; BPIS covers Years 7–13. Compare Year 7 tuition, entry charges and inclusions.
The schools
Provision
| What to compare | TPIS (Tara Pattana) | BPIS (Burapha Pattanasart) |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 88 M. 13 Pattanakarn Road, Soi Tungklom-Tanman 9, Nongprue, Banglamung | 253/17 Moo 13, Sukhumvit-Pattaya Soi 81, Nongprue, Banglamung |
| Age range | 1.5–18 (Tara Tots → Grade 12) | 11–18 (Year 7 → Year 13 only) |
| Primary on campus | Yes — full pathway including Nursery through Grade 5 | No — BPIS starts at Year 7; the related BEST programme now publishes Kindergarten 1 through Secondary 6 |
| Curriculum | British EYFS → Cambridge + Edexcel IGCSE → AS/A-Level | British NC → Cambridge IGCSE → AS/A-Level |
| Published pathway | Standalone full 1.5–18 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.
TPIS vs BPIS · standard published tuition before full-year-payment discounts (all-in rows include named mandatory charges) · fee years: TPIS 2026/27; BPIS primary-undated · checked 7 October 2026
| What to compare | TPIS (Tara Pattana) | BPIS (Burapha Pattanasart) |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery 2 tuition | ฿273,000/yr (age 2) | N/A — no primary |
| Grade 7 tuition | ฿574,000/yr (lunch, textbooks and insurance listed as included; confirm other costs) | ฿133,000/yr (฿66,500 × 2 semesters · all-inclusive claim) |
| Grade 10 IGCSE tuition | ฿627,000/yr (G9–10 band) | ฿133,000/yr (Y7–10 band) |
| Grade 12 A-Level tuition | ฿665,000/yr (Years 12–13 · highest TPIS band) | ฿166,000/yr (2 semesters) |
| Fee structure | Standard tuition includes lunch, Primary/KS3 textbooks, insurance and stationery | 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 |
| Sibling discount | Tuition: 5% second child and 10% third; the 2026/27 schedule lists no fourth-child rate | Not published on the public fee page |
| Language and learning support charges | Separate school labels — “Special Educational Needs” and “English Language & Learning Support”; both are additional costs, with no amount published. | No language- or learning-support tariff appears on the current primary-undated fee page. |
Beyond tuition
Other practical details
| What to compare | TPIS (Tara Pattana) | BPIS (Burapha Pattanasart) |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 (ISP member since 2025) | 2018 (international secondary sister to BEST, est. 1997) |
| Exam board | Cambridge CAIE + Pearson Edexcel (dual board) | Cambridge CAIE only |
| Sixth Form | A-Level only — no IB Diploma | A-Level only — no IB Diploma |
| One-time admission | ฿3,000–฿5,000 application + ฿90,000 enrolment (non-refundable) | 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 TPIS/MIS calendar) |
| Network / programmes | ISP (since 2025) · Ror Dor Army Cadet · Duke of Edinburgh · LAMDA · dual exam boards | Independent · sister of BEST (founded 1997) · no published enrichment catalogue |
Official sources and dates
Tara Pattana International School school website · fee material · dated profile sources
Burapha Pattanasart International School school website · fee material · dated profile sources
Before you decide
Age range, continuity and fees
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. TPIS publishes an early-years-to-Year-13 route; MIS vs TPIS shows another Nongprue through-school comparison. For secondary entry, BPIS publishes a lower tuition figure on a fee page without a named academic year, while TPIS publishes a 2026/27 schedule with specified inclusions. Ask both schools for a current quote for the child’s exact year and all compulsory extras.
2. Are you on the BEST → BPIS pathway — or investing in full ISP continuity at TPIS?
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 TPIS fees. TPIS is a standalone decision — no sister primary, no guaranteed placement from BEST. A TPIS 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 TPIS primary."
3. Can you sustain TPIS fees across the full fee curve — especially G9–10?
TPIS publishes ฿627,000 tuition for Years 10–11 and ฿665,000 for Years 12–13 in 2026/27; the Nursery rate is not a guide to later years. BPIS publishes ฿133,000 for Years 7–10 on a fee page without a named academic year. It calls tuition all-inclusive, but its 2025/26 handbook identifies paid extra classes and school-sold books and uniforms. Ask for a current itemised written quote. For another through-school comparison, see TPIS vs Regents.
4. Do you need dual exam boards, Ror Dor Cadet, or ISP network — or is Cambridge-only sufficient?
TPIS publishes Cambridge and Edexcel examination options at IGCSE and A-Level; confirm which subjects and boards will run for the intended cohort. It also publishes a Ror Dor Army Cadet Programme; ask the school and the relevant authority to confirm eligibility and any conscription implications for an individual student. TPIS joined ISP in 2025. BPIS publishes a Cambridge route, but its fee page does not establish that examinations or every enrichment activity are included. Ask both schools for current subject lists, programme access and separate charges.
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; TPIS publishes enrichment programmes. Neither detail establishes a university-placement outcome. Ask each school 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. Verify BPIS’s current A-Level subject breadth directly before Year 12 entry.
Other comparisons
For a different age span, curriculum, boarding option or location, browse MIS vs TPIS · MIS vs BPIS · IB Diploma hub · TPIS vs Regents. Check the linked source’s date and fee conditions before shortlisting.
Match the year. Complete the invoice.
TPIS and BPIS should each name the child’s exact year, placement evidence, start date and next curriculum stages in writing. For a secondary applicant, request subjects expected to run, timetable constraints, examination arrangements and the qualification route those choices support. Broad British-pathway language is not a substitute for a usable cohort-level programme.
Build identical cost rows for tuition, application, registration, deposit, meals, transport, books, uniforms, devices, trips, examinations, clubs and language or learning support. Keep TPIS’s dated 2026/27 figures separate from BPIS’s undated published fee basis and ask BPIS to confirm the academic year applicable to the offer. Compare standard fees before recording discounts or instalment effects.
Observe the offered class at both schools and record teaching language, current pupil work, feedback routines, class staffing and support. If additional provision matters, request its staff member, frequency, group size, review date and price. Drive both routes at normal school times, including work and sibling stops, and obtain precise bus details if transport is considered.
The decision record should contain placement, pathway, classroom evidence, acceptance-stage cash, complete first-year and recurring costs, support, travel and the next review point. Save the offers and terms together, leaving any missing fee year or subject commitment unresolved until admissions answers it in writing.
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. TPIS serves ages 1.5–18 on one campus with full British EYFS through A-Level.
Which is cheaper at Year 7?
BPIS’s undated fee page lists ฿133,000 per year for Years 7–10; TPIS’s 2026/27 schedule lists ฿574,000 for Year 7. The fee years and inclusions differ, and BPIS has no primary provision. Obtain current itemised quotations before comparing the household cost.
Does TPIS offer IB Diploma?
No. TPIS runs Cambridge and Edexcel A-Level only — no IB Diploma. For IBDP in Banglamung, see Regents Pattaya or the Rayong schools. BPIS also offers A-Level only via Cambridge CAIE.
Can a TPIS primary student transfer to BPIS at Year 7?
Yes, admissions permitting. BPIS assesses readiness independently and uses a two-semester calendar rather than TPIS’s three terms. The standard Year 7 comparison is TPIS ฿574,000 versus BPIS ฿133,000; BPIS’s fee page is primary-undated.
Why do TPIS and BPIS run different academic calendars?
TPIS 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.