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The school has a safe and modern campus with state-of-the-art classrooms, sports facilities, and creative arts spaces. The campus serves students from Early Years through Year 13 and follows a British education drawing on the English National Curriculum adapted to Thai culture. The Learning.First.™ methodology provides personalised and student-centred learning across the six interlinked elements: academics, activities, outdoor education, learning for life, community service and global citizenship. Tara Tots Playgroup provides provision for children aged 0–3 as part of the Early Years offering.
On-campus sports facilities support a broad program of physical activity. A year-round swimming program exists as part of TPIS activities. The sports offering includes football, basketball, dodgeball and badminton, among other activities. After-school Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are compulsory for Years 1–13 and run after school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40pm–4:30pm, with additional paid ECAs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings.
TPIS provides a rigorous British education based on the National Curriculum for England and prepares students for IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, including a blended A-Level pathway. The curriculum emphasizes knowledge-rich learning across six interlinked elements: academics, activities, outdoor education, learning for life, community service and global citizenship. The Learning.First.™ approach supports personalised progress for learners, and English Language & Learning Support (ELLS) and general Learning Support are available to assist students.
TPIS offers an extensive co-curricular programme. Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are compulsory for Years 1–13 and run after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:40pm–4:30pm; paid ECAs operate on Wednesdays, Fridays after school and Saturday mornings. The school provides over 40 opportunities including STEM, Sports, Music, Drama and Creative and Culinary arts, with accreditation via LAMDA and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Ror Dor Army Cadet Programme is offered as part of the extracurricular activity programme.
Tara Pattana International School (TPIS) is a co-educational day school in Pattaya, Thailand, offering a British-style education for students aged 18 months to 18 years. The school follows the English National Curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and progressing through Key Stages 1–5. Secondary students study for Edexcel IGCSEs in Years 10–11, and A Levels via a blended learning programme in Years 12–13. TPIS integrates “Learning for Life,” Outdoor Education, and Global Citizenship into its academic framework. Languages taught include Thai, offered three times weekly, and Mandarin as a Key Stage 4 elective. The campus features science labs, art studios, a music room, a swimming pool, sports fields, and a full-service bus network. Class sizes average 16, with a maximum of 23 students per class. The school is led by Head of School Miss Ali Bourke and became part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) group in 2025.
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