Lovell International School is a British EYFS / Reggio Emilia / British Primary Curriculum school in Pattaya, Thailand. Founded in 2023. Annual tuition ranges from $9,534 to $15,694 USD.
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Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 9,534–$ 15,694 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
Lovell International School is an Early Years and Primary school in Pattaya, Thailand, combining the Reggio Emilia project-based approach with the British EYFS and Primary Curriculum. The school emphasises holistic development across academics, language, sports, expressive arts, and technology in a nature-inspired campus environment. It offers a range of hands-on facilities including a cooking studio, art studio, herb garden, swimming pool, and climbing facilities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Forest-school style campus built around mature tropical trees with shaded courtyards, a chicken coop, bug hotel, splash pool, and climbing tunnels. Combines British EYFS/Key Stage curriculum with a Reggio Emilia inquiry-based approach. Very small class sizes with an average 2:1 student-teacher ratio. Emphasis on executive function development, nature-based project learning, and creative arts including cooking, gardening, and sensory-rich play in a treehouse-inspired environment.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | THB 440,500~$ 12,068 |
| Year 1-4 | THB 560,500~$ 15,356 |
| Reception | THB 490,500~$ 13,438 |
| Pre-Nursery FD | THB 420,500~$ 11,521 |
| Pre-Nursery HD | THB 340,500~$ 9,329 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 340,500 - 560,500. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Arrange an on-campus school visit. 2. Submit application form and pay THB 5,000 application fee, with required documents (birth certificate, immunisation records, previous school reports). 3. Headteacher consultation to discuss child's readiness and class placement. 4. Pay THB 100,000 registration fee to secure enrolment; receive start dates, uniform info, and tuition payment instructions.
Admissions Details
The school does not publicly indicate a waitlist or pool system.
School Day
School begins at 9:00 am for all year groups. Pre-Nursery half-day finishes at 12:30 pm; Pre-Nursery full-day, Nursery, and Reception finish at 2:30 pm. Year 1 to Year 4 finish at 3:00 pm.
Student Life
Uniforms are not included in fees; uniform requirements are communicated upon enrolment.
Meals (snack, milk, and lunch) are included in the tuition fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Lovell describes a holistic care approach including nutritious meals, air quality monitoring, hygiene protocols, and safety measures. Emotional development is nurtured through respectful adult-child relationships, consistent routines, and co-regulation techniques where adults stay calm and present to help children manage strong emotions.
Safety procedures include frisk checks on visitors, CCTV coverage, passcode-secured doors, daily temperature checks, and allergen management. Staff are police-checked and air quality is monitored.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | National Curriculum | British Primary Curriculum with Reggio Emilia-inspired methodology |
| Early Years | EYFS | British EYFS with Reggio Emilia project-based approach |
School Background
Privately founded by Pattamon Mekavarakul; headteacher is Michael Waters.