Phoenix School is a Cambridge / Thai National Curriculum school in Pattaya, Thailand. Founded in 2006. It serves 350 students for students aged 2–15. Annual tuition ranges from $4,133 to $4,133 USD.
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Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 144,000–$ 147,600 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
Phoenix School is a premium bilingual school in Pattaya, Thailand, offering the Cambridge curriculum alongside the Thai national curriculum with instruction in English, Thai, and Chinese. Founded in 2006, the school welcomes children from age 2 through 15 across Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary levels. Although not a traditional international school, Phoenix is home to families from over 25 nationalities in an inclusive, multicultural environment.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual Cambridge-aligned programme integrating the Thai National Curriculum with Cambridge International; instruction by native English-speaking educators alongside Thai co-teachers; small class sizes of 18–25; weekly Mandarin classes for all students; strong arts and sports offerings.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | THB 144,000~$ 3,945 |
| Kindergarten | THB 147,600~$ 4,044 |
| Primary (P1-P6) | THB 147,600~$ 4,044 |
| Secondary (M1-M6) | THB 147,600~$ 4,044 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 147,600. Application fee: $1,120.
Admissions Process
- 1Schedule a school visit or open house. 2. Complete the enquiry form and await a response from the admissions team. 3. Submit supporting documents such as passport or birth certificate, previous school reports, and medical records. 4. Receive an offer, pay the enrolment fee of THB 40,000, and proceed with term fee payment.
School Day
The school day starts at 8:00am and ends around 3:40pm, depending on the age group.
Student Life
Uniforms, including PE and any sports team kit, are required for all students and are not included in tuition fees.
Lunch is available for an annual fee: THB 5,000 for Nursery, THB 8,000 for Kindergarten and Primary, and THB 10,000 for Secondary students.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
No publicly available details about mental wellbeing support services such as counsellors, mindfulness programmes, or structured emotional health initiatives.
No specific safeguarding or child-protection policies, roles, or procedures are publicly listed on the school's website or directories.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 6-11) | Cambridge | Cambridge curriculum aligned with Thai MOE standards, bilingual English-Thai |
| Early Years (Ages 2-5) | EYFS | Nursery and Kindergarten programme |
| Secondary (Ages 11-15) | Cambridge | Cambridge curriculum aligned with Thai MOE standards, bilingual English-Thai |
School Background
The school is led by School Director Thitima Suwaphanit, supported by a leadership team including Deputy Head of English Programme (Andrew Fife), Head of English Programme (Jasleen Ahuja), Head of Kindergarten (Craig Hobday), Head of Secondary (Tim Sutton), and Head of Lower Primary (Ben Williams).