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Hua Hin International School

International curriculum · English/British curriculum framework, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme · Ages 3–18 · Hin Lek Fai

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Full international pathway from early years to age 18, with Cambridge IGCSE followed by the IB Diploma Programme.

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At a glance

Education model: International curriculum
Curriculum: English/British curriculum framework, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme
Ages: 3–18; EY2–Year 13
Teaching language: English
Thai language requirement: No Thai required to start
Indicative annual fees: ฿603,150–฿740,550/year; Fee year 2026/27
Location: Hin Lek Fai
Accepts international families: Yes

Compass perspective

Good fit if…

You want a complete English-medium route through to age 18, with Cambridge IGCSE and an IB Diploma at the end of it, on a purpose-built campus with university and careers guidance.

Think twice if…

This is the highest-fee conventional option in Hua Hin, and transport, examinations and specialist support are charged on top of tuition. If school fees are the constraint in your household budget, the bilingual and Thai routes cost a fraction of this.

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Ask for the full fee schedule including exam entry, transport and any learning-support charges, and confirm place availability in your child's exact year group before you fix a moving date.

About the school

Hua Hin International School (HHIS), near Black Mountain in Hin Lek Fai, provides an English-medium international pathway from early years through secondary. The school follows an English/British framework, offers Cambridge IGCSE in upper secondary and the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years. HHIS is an authorised IB World School and its school profile lists IGCSE Centre Number TH213.

Curriculum and learning

Qualification pathway: International secondary qualification; Cambridge IGCSE followed by the IB Diploma Programme
How this is sourced: Independently verified
Curriculum: English/British curriculum framework, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme
Accreditation: IB World School (Diploma Programme), Cambridge IGCSE Centre TH213

Teaching and assessment follow an international route, which usually transfers most easily if you may move country again.

Awarded by Cambridge International (IGCSE); International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma).

Strong direct international university-entry pathway through the IB Diploma.

Admissions and language support

What is known about entering this school, and what a child arriving without Thai can expect.

Thai language requirement: No Thai required to start
Language of instruction: English
Accepts students who do not speak Thai: Yes
Support for non-Thai-speaking students: Described by the school; English is the main language of instruction. English-language and additional learning-support needs are assessed; specialist support may carry extra charges.
Admits international families: Yes
Assessment before entry: Required; Application and school-record review; meeting/assessment as required; English/support needs assessed.
Mid-year entry: Yes; yes, subject to place and admissions review

Language requirements can vary by age and programme. Confirm directly with the school whether your child can enter the intended year level without prior Thai knowledge.

Fees

Indicative tuition — Full-time tuition, EY2–Year 13

฿603,150–฿740,550/year

Published fees · 2026/27 school year · Monthly equivalent ≈฿50,263–฿61,713/month

Monthly equivalent is shown for comparison only and does not represent a payment schedule.

Other known costs

Registration fee: ฿80,000
Meals: Available on site — check whether meals are included in tuition
School transport: Available — routes and charges vary by area
Payment schedule: Not confirmed

2026/27 standard full-time annual tuition THB 603,150–740,550. EY2 part-time options start lower. Application fee THB 4,000; enrolment fee THB 80,000. IGCSE/IB exam fees, specialist support, transport, uniforms, trips and some ECAs are additional. Morning snack and lunch are included in tuition.

Facilities and school life

School transport: Available
Meals on site: Available
Class size: Average around 17; maximum around 20
School hours: Approximately 08:30–15:30; ECAs may extend later

Sports and activities

Swimming · Football · Athletics · Multi-sport activities · Arts · Music · Clubs and ECAs · Community service · Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

Location

549 Moo 7, Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin

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Sources and verification

Verified August 2026

Record status: Verified. Fees and admission details change regularly — confirm current figures directly with the school. Fees shown are for the 2026/27 school year.

Licensing status: International school; IB authorisation independently verified. Thai school licence reference not captured in this audit.

Verification: High

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