Ecole Française internationale de Pattaya is a French National Curriculum / Baccalauréat Général / DNB school in Pattaya, Thailand. Founded in 2018. It serves 400 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $4,900 to $6,580 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Students of French nationality from Petite Section (age 3) onwards may apply for AEFE scholarships through the French Embassy. Scholarships can cover tuition, transport, and catering fees. Applications must be submitted annually — renewals are not automatic. EFIP runs two application campaigns per year. Applicants must be registered with the French nationals abroad registry; incomplete or late files are not accepted.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 4,900–$ 6,580 per year.
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
About
Ecole Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) is a French-accredited international school located in Huai Yai, east of Pattaya, Thailand, offering education from nursery through to the final year of secondary school (Terminale). Accredited by the French Ministry of Education and affiliated with the AEFE network, the school welcomes children of all nationalities and provides a curriculum aligned with French national education standards. The school offers instruction in multiple languages including French, English, Thai, Chinese, and Spanish, and can accommodate up to 400 students on its modern 15,000 m² campus.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
EFIP delivers the full French national curriculum from age 3 to 18 within an international setting. Signature features include a 'bridge class' (FLSco) system offering intensive French immersion for non-French-speaking children, very small class sizes of around 10 students (maximum 15), AEFE network membership with access to French government scholarships, E3D recognition for sustainable development, and multilingual instruction in English, Thai, Spanish, and Chinese alongside French.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Seconde (Year 11) | THB 215,000~$ 5,890 |
| Première (Year 12) | THB 235,000~$ 6,438 |
| Terminale (Year 13) | THB 235,000~$ 6,438 |
| Middle School (6e-3e) | THB 210,000~$ 5,753 |
| Primary School (CP-CM2) | THB 200,000~$ 5,479 |
| Kindergarten (Maternelle) | THB 175,000~$ 4,795 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 175,000 - 235,000. Application fee: $1,400.
Admissions Process
- 1Attend an interview (ideally with your child) with the pedagogical leader or head of school; a French proficiency assessment may be required for non-French speakers. 2. Submit the signed registration form with required documents including passport copies, identity documents, school transcripts, and certificate of radiation if applicable. 3. Pay the registration fee (THB 50,000) and annual administrative fee (THB 5,000); new students must also purchase a uniform set (THB 4,000). 4. Receive final confirmation; students from collège (3e) onwards are registered via CNED for official French secondary examinations.
Admissions Details
EFIP does not operate a formal waitlist or pool system.
School Day
Gates open at 8:05 am and classes begin at 8:15 am. Most students finish at 3:30 pm; collège and lycée students may finish at 4:45 pm or 5:45 pm depending on their timetable. On Wednesdays, maternelle and primaire students are dismissed at 11:15 am, or 12:30 pm if enrolled in additional support classes (APC).
Student Life
All new students are required to purchase a uniform set for THB 4,000. Uniform renewal is available on demand.
School meals are provided on-site. Kindergarten students receive 4 meals per week at THB 12,960 per year. Primary students receive 4 meals per week at THB 14,110 per year. Middle and high school students receive 5 meals per week at THB 18,000 per year. Additional meal sessions are available on Wednesday afternoons for enrolled activity participants.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
EFIP does not describe formal counselling services. Its educational approach focuses on fostering student autonomy, initiative, and adaptability in an international context, with teachers committed to nurturing these qualities daily.
EFIP outlines safeguarding measures in its Rules of Procedure, including health and safety protocols excluding students with contagious illnesses until recovery, requiring medical documentation for medication administration, and maintaining a validated PPMS (emergency security plan) approved annually by the French Embassy. The school enforces a structured disciplinary system and requires personal accident insurance enrolment. Parent-school communication is formalised through liaison books, email, and class representatives.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 6-11) | French National Curriculum | CP through CM2 |
| Early Years (Ages 3-5) | French National Curriculum | Petite, Moyenne, Grande Section de Maternelle |
| High School (Ages 15-18) | French National Curriculum | Seconde through Terminale; leads to Baccalauréat Général |
| Middle School (Ages 11-15) | French National Curriculum | 6ème through 3ème; leads to DNB (Diplôme National du Brevet) |
School Background
Part of the Ecole Française Internationale group; member of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network; officially recognised by the French Ministry of National Education.
E3D Recognition for Sustainable Development