Ecole Française Internationale de Pattaya

EFIP is located on Huai Yai Road in the Bang Lamung district, just east of Pattaya in Thailand’s Chonburi province. The campus is approximately a 15-minute drive from central Pattaya and is accessible via Sukhumvit Road and Highway 36. The area is known for its green, residential setting and is close to other international schools and family-oriented communities.

École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) is divided into four sections: Early Years (Maternelle), Primary (Primaire), Middle School (Collège), and High School (Lycée).

École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) is a co-educational day school serving students from age 3 to 18. The school does not offer boarding facilities.

There is no mention of a dedicated learning support department or structured programme for students with diagnosed learning difficulties or special educational needs at École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP). The school does, however, provide support for students with medical conditions or allergies through a Projet d’Accueil Individualisé (PAI). This plan is created jointly by the school and the child’s physician to address specific health-related accommodations, such as dietary restrictions or emergency procedures. The PAI must be formally established and documented before support is provided. This process is outlined in the school’s internal regulations and applies to cases including asthma, food allergies, and other medical needs

École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) is affiliated with France. The school is officially recognised by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network

École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) has no religious affiliation.

The school day at École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) begins with the gate opening at 8:05 am, and classes starting at 8:15 am. For most students, the school day ends at 3:30 pm, though collège and lycée students may finish at 4:45 pm or 5:45 pm, depending on their timetable. On Wednesdays, students in maternelle and primaire are dismissed at 11:15 am, or 12:30 pm if they are enrolled in additional support classes (APC).

École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) provides a school transport service operated by an external private provider. The school bus service covers pickup and drop-off between 8:05 am and 8:15 am, and again after school at 3:30 pm or 4:45 pm, depending on the student’s schedule. The transport provider is responsible for students during transit until they are handed over to a designated adult. Payments for the service are made directly to the school. EFIP is not liable for incidents during transit but will follow up with families if necessary.

École Française Internationale de Pattaya (EFIP) follows the French national curriculum from maternelle (age 3) through terminale (age 18). All students in collège and lycée levels (from 3ᵉ onwards) are registered with CNED for online courses and formally prepare for the Brevet des Collèges and the French Baccalauréat.

EFIP offers intensive French support at no extra cost for non-native French speakers, delivered in small group sessions five half-days per week until full integration into mainstream classes.

From the early years through lycée, students are taught in French and have structured instruction in English, Thai, Chinese, and Spanish, aligned with European language standards and DNB/baccalauréat requirements.

In the earliest levels (maternelle through CM2), learning is delivered directly in class; from collège onwards, instruction is supplemented via CNED-supported modules.

EFIP emphasises developing student autonomy, initiative, and a general culture through French-style education in an international context. This is aimed at fostering adaptability and resilience in an evolving world, with teachers committed daily to nurturing these qualities.

There is no mention of a specialised learning support department or programme for students with diagnosed SEN on their website. The only specific provision referenced is the Projet d’Accueil Individualisé (PAI), which addresses medical or allergy‐related needs in collaboration with parents and health professionals.

EFIP does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL programme for students whose first language is not English. While the school offers a “Bridge Class” (FLSco) for non-French-speaking children to learn French intensively, there is no evidence of structured English-language intervention, specialist English teaching staff, or certified EAL support on the school website or in official listings.

EFIP does not describe formal counselling services. However, its educational approach explicitly focuses on fostering student autonomy, initiative, and adaptability in an international context.

EFIP outlines safeguarding measures in its official Rules of Procedure, including strict health and safety protocols. Students with contagious illnesses are excluded until recovery, and medication administration requires medical documentation. A validated PPMS (emergency security plan), approved annually by the French Embassy, is in place and visibly displayed on campus. The school also enforces a structured disciplinary system and requires students to be enrolled in a personal accident insurance scheme. Communication between parents and the school is formalized through liaison books, email, and class representatives.

1. Attend an interview (ideally with your child). Parents (and the child if possible) meet with the pedagogical leader or head of school. For non-French speakers, the child's language motivation and project are discussed, and a French proficiency assessment may be required.

2. Submit the signed registration form and required documents. You must complete the official enrolment form and include items such as passport copies, identity documents, school transcripts, and a certificate of radiation if applicable. Applications without full documentation and payment cannot be accepted.

3. Pay the registration and administrative fees. A registration fee (FPI) and annual administrative fee must be paid before enrolment is confirmed, and uniforms (for new students) are required.

4. Receive final confirmation and enroll in CNED as needed. Once documentation and payments are approved, the school confirms your child’s place. From collège (3ᵉ) onwards, students are registered via CNED for official French secondary examinations.

Students of French nationality, starting from Petite Section (age 3), may apply for AEFE scholarships through the French Embassy. These scholarships can cover tuition, transport, and catering fees, and must be reapplied for each academic year—renewals are not automatic.

EFIP runs two application campaigns annually. The second round for 2025–2026 closes on September 12, 2025, with results expected by December 2025. Families are informed by email and may request flexible payment schedules while awaiting decisions.

Applicants must be registered with the French nationals abroad registry, and incomplete or late files are not accepted.

EFIP does not operate a formal waitlist or pool system.