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Primary schools near Pattaya: primary-only and early years

In brief

Four listed schools end before secondary. ISC and Lovell are in the Pattaya area, Belfry is in Ban Khai, and Kids Avenue is in Si Racha. ISC, Lovell and Belfry run through Year 6 or age 11, so families need a Year 7 plan. Kids Avenue advertises ages 1.5–6 and requires a primary-school move.

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Four primary and early-years specialists

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International School of Chonburi (Pattaya)

Banglamung Soi 39 · Banglamung

Small English National Curriculum primary, ages 2-11, NEASC-accredited since 2025. The 2026/27 three-term fees run from ฿180K for two half-days a week in Early Years to ฿370.8K in Years 3–6.

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Lovell International School

Naklua · North Pattaya

Reggio Emilia project learning on a British EYFS + primary frame in Naklua, with Forest School outdoor blocks. 2026/27 tuition is ฿351K-฿599K, including meals; ages 2-11 only, so plan the Year 7 transfer.

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Belfry International School

Ban Khai · Rayong

Registered British-curriculum primary school in Ban Khai, Rayong, for ages 2-11. 2026/27 standard tuition is ฿301K-฿395K, before its published annual-payment discount.

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FAQ

Quick answers for this topic.

Which specialist primary or early-years schools are in the guide?

ISC and Lovell serve ages 2-11 in the Pattaya area; Belfry in Ban Khai, Rayong serves Nursery through Year 6; and Kids Avenue in Si Racha advertises Preschool–K3 for ages 1.5–6, using a school-described EYFS framework and Montessori-inspired practices; its daily language timetable is not published. The first three require a secondary transfer, while Kids Avenue requires a primary-school move.

Does BEST still require a transfer at Year 7?

Not according to its current official scope: BEST now publishes fees through Secondary 6. BPIS remains a separate British IGCSE/A-Level option, but the old claim that every BEST pupil must transfer after primary is no longer accurate.

Where do ISC graduates go for secondary?

ISC serves ages 2–11 and does not publish a prescribed secondary destination. Families must apply separately for Year 7 and compare admissions assessment, curriculum continuity, support and commute before choosing the next school.