International School Eastern Seaboard

International School Eastern Seaboard (ISE) is located within the Burapha Golf Club in the Bowin area of Chonburi Province, along Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor. The campus is approximately 30 km from Pattaya and 20 km from the Laem Chabang Industrial Estate, a key hub for international business.

The school is situated in a quiet, green environment with low pollution levels, making it popular with expatriate and business families. While public transport options are limited, most families rely on private vehicles or the school’s zone-based transport service.

ISE follows an American-style curriculum, structured into five main divisions: Pre-Kindergarten (ages 2–4), Elementary School (Kindergarten–Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), Secondary School (Grades 9–10), and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). Students progress from foundational skills in early education through subject-based instruction in higher grades, with the option to pursue Advanced Placement (AP) courses or the full IB Diploma in their final two years.

ISE is a co‑educational, non‑boarding day school. It provides a welcoming learning environment for students from diverse nationalities, teaching all subjects in English from Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Students who require additional English language support at ISE are assessed through screening on entry or teacher referral. The EAL programme begins from Grade 1 and focuses on helping students develop the language proficiency needed to participate in mainstream classes. Instruction includes vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing. EAL teachers work in coordination with classroom staff and monitor progress through ongoing assessment. Support is gradually reduced once students demonstrate they can access the curriculum without assistance. The school does not publish data on the proportion of students receiving EAL services.

The school offers an American-style curriculum but is not formally affiliated with the U.S. government.

International School Eastern Seaboard has no religious affiliation and operates as a secular school.

The school day structure (start/end times, morning break, lunch break) is not publicly disclosed by ISE on the website.

ISE offers a school bus service operated by VP Transport, a third-party provider. Parents must apply for this service during registration, and routes are designed based on demand, only areas with sufficient interest are served by the system. Morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off times are communicated to parents in advance. Bus service is provided free to students living on the Burapha Golf Course, while others are charged a fee, with separate runs arranged for after-school activities at approximately 3:10 PM and 4:30 PM. Seat belts are mandatory, first-graders and younger must be met at drop-off with a designated adult, and students cannot ride alternate routes without official written permission.

Application Fees
A one-time entrance fee of THB 90,000 is required for all new students. This includes a non-refundable application fee of THB 5,000, a non-refundable enrollment fee of THB 45,000, and a refundable security deposit of THB 40,000, returned upon withdrawal with at least three months’ written notice.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

Pre-K2, K3, K4: THB 357,600
Kindergarten – Grade 5: THB 514,200
Grade 6 – Grade 8: THB 600,500
Grade 9 – Grade 10: THB 617,000
Grade 11 – Grade 12 (IB Diploma Programme): THB 646,000

Fees are billed by semester as follows:
Semester 1: ~55%
Semester 2: ~45%

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Level 1 (6 lessons/week): THB 57,600/semester
Level 2 (4 lessons/week): THB 38,408/semester
Level 3 (2 lessons/week): THB 19,200/semester

Transportation Fees
Zone A (1–35 km): THB 70,000/year
Zone B (36–45 km): THB 78,800/year
Zone C (46–60 km): THB 93,700/year
Beyond 61 km: THB 93,700 + THB 8/km surcharge
Bus service is managed by VP Transport and includes standard and after-school routes.

Additional Fees
Costs for field trips, IB and external exams (SAT, TOEFL, PSAT), and extracurricular programmes are charged separately. Uniforms and supplies are purchased through the school bookstore.

Sibling Discount
Third child: Enrollment fee waived
Fourth child and beyond: Enrollment fee waived + 10% tuition discount

Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding facilities.

Refund Policy
The security deposit is refunded with three months’ written notice and no outstanding balances. Refund terms for tuition or other fees are not publicly specified.

Payment Options
Payments can be made by cash, bank transfer, or credit/debit card (1% fee applies for card payments). Full-year tuition payments are eligible for a 5% discount.