Hua Hin International School is a IB school in Hua Hin, Thailand. Founded in 2015. It serves 430 students for students aged 1–18. Annual tuition ranges from $9,791 to $19,937 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 9,791–$ 19,937 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
Hua Hin International School is a co-educational day school located in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with instruction in English and Thai.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
HHIS offers a seamless academic progression from the English National Curriculum through Cambridge IGCSE to the IB Diploma Programme. Small class sizes of around 15 (maximum 20) ensure personalised attention. The campus near Black Mountain features a 25m swimming pool and art studios. A signature Eco School programme engages students in hands-on environmental stewardship through garden design and planting. A Bilingual IB Diploma option is available through additional language study.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary | THB 579,960~$ 15,889 |
| IB Diploma | THB 712,050~$ 19,508 |
| Key Stage 3 | THB 668,190~$ 18,307 |
| Key Stage 4 | THB 709,920~$ 19,450 |
| EY2 3 days/week morning | THB 249,090~$ 6,824 |
| EY2 4 days/week morning | THB 333,000~$ 9,123 |
| EY2 5 days/week morning | THB 414,720~$ 11,362 |
| EY2 3 days/week full day | THB 349,680~$ 9,580 |
| EY2 4 days/week full day | THB 462,630~$ 12,675 |
| EY2 5 days/week full day | THB 579,960~$ 15,889 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 349,680 - 712,050. Application fee: $112.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial enquiry and campus visit — applications welcome year-round. 2. Submit application form with required documents: passports/visas for parent and child, birth certificate, two passport photos, school reports from past two years (translated if needed), and any assessment reports. 3. School reviews materials and assesses whether the child's needs can be met; on approval an invoice is issued for the non-refundable enrolment fee and first term's fees. 4. After payment, transition planning begins, which may include trial days or communication with the previous school.
Admissions Details
School Day
Outdoor area supervised from 8:15am; classrooms open at 8:25am with Thai national flag raising. Lessons start at 8:30am with a mid-morning snack break. Regular school day ends at 3:30pm; extra-curricular activities finish at 4:30pm.
Student Life
Lunch is supervised by staff, with many teachers eating alongside students. Early Years and Primary pupils have an additional short afternoon break.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
HHIS employs an Educational Psychologist specialising in emotional wellbeing, development, and learning through assessment and personalised support. Regular communication initiatives including parent-teacher meetings and newsletters foster a supportive environment.
Safeguarding is led by a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and a deputy, in line with UK statutory guidance and local Thai requirements. All staff are trained at induction and updated regularly. Procedures cover peer-on-peer abuse, online safety, FGM, and radicalisation. The school maintains secure reporting channels and works with external agencies when necessary.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | National Curriculum | Inquiry-based units of inquiry; specialist-led primary programme |
| IGCSE (Years 10-11) | IGCSE | Cambridge IGCSE; accredited Cambridge International Assessment Centre since 2018 |
| Playgroup & Early Years | EYFS | Play-based early years programme blending indoor and outdoor learning |
| IB Diploma (Years 12-13) | IB Diploma | IB World Accredited School; programme launched August 2020; first graduates in 2022 |
| Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3) | National Curriculum | Separate subject model with specialist teachers; central learning themes |
School Background
Governed by a board of directors including Roy Barrett (Director, Chairman), Graham Sullivan (Director), Monica Sudhirak (Director), and Tabietha Sudhirak (Director).