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AGES 2 TO 5

Nursery and kindergarten near Pattaya

In brief

Most schools in this guide take children from about age 2. Published 2026/27 early-years tuition runs from ฿84,800 a year (REPS Nursery) to ฿715,000 (Highgate Reception). Each card shows the school’s published early-years fees for 2026/27; schools without them say so.

Illustration: an empty kindergarten room at dusk, building blocks and a teddy bear on a round play rug, a low table with tiny chairs, a small play tent lit from inside with floor cushions, cubbies with little backpacks and a wide window
01 · Schools

27 schools

Fees are yearly tuition from each school’s own fee page; extras such as entry fees, bus and meals are on each profile. Compare these fees grade by grade.

FAQ

Quick answers

From what age can a child start school near Pattaya?

Most schools in this guide start at Pre-Nursery or Nursery, around age 2. Kids Avenue advertises places from 18 months and REPS from age 1. Each school sets its own cut-off date, so check the age on 1 September (or the school’s own date) for the year you want.

How much is nursery or kindergarten near Pattaya?

In the 2026/27 fee table, early-years tuition runs from ฿84,800 a year (REPS) to ฿715,000 (Highgate Reception). Half-day and part-week options are cheaper at some schools, such as ISC and Highgate. Some Thai bilingual schools publish lower fees without a year; their profiles show them.

Do I need to stay at the same school after kindergarten?

No. Kids Avenue ends at age 6, and some primary-only schools end at Year 6. If you want one school through to 18, choose one that publishes secondary years.