The schools EEC relocation families actually choose in Ban Chang and across the Rayong–Chonburi corridor, what tuition really costs, boarding options, how the curricula differ, and how admissions work. Fees are 2026 guide ranges in Thai baht (≈ THB 35–36 = USD 1).
Rayong's school options are smaller and more concentrated than Bangkok's or Pattaya's — almost every family based in Rayong itself ends up choosing between Garden International School (GIS), the province's only fully international, IB-Diploma-track school, and Royal English Programme School (REPS), a large and considerably cheaper bilingual alternative, both in Ban Chang. Families who specifically want the IB Primary Years Programme or an American diploma track usually look just across the Chonburi border to St Andrews Green Valley or the International School of the Eastern Seaboard (ISE). Below: the schools EEC families choose, typical tuition, where to base yourself, the curricula explained, and admissions tips. For day-to-day budgeting pair this with the Rayong cost-of-living guide, and use the Rayong hub to match a neighbourhood to your school.
A representative selection of the international and bilingual schools serving Rayong, including the nearest options just across the Chonburi border. This is a starting point, not a ranking — the right fit depends on curriculum, budget and how far you're willing to commute.
| School | Area | Curriculum | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden International School (GIS) | Ban Chang, Rayong | British + IGCSE + IB DP | Rayong's flagship international school, founded 1994 to serve the Eastern Seaboard's industrial community — around 480 students from roughly 40 nationalities, British curriculum through EYFS and Primary, Cambridge IGCSE at 16, then the IB Diploma in the sixth form. Day places plus weekly and full boarding from Year 5, CIS/IBO/Cambridge/ONESQA accredited. |
| Royal English Programme School (REPS Ban Chang) | Ban Chang, Rayong | Bilingual (Thai–English, Cambridge/Oxford/Singapore elements) | A large bilingual day and boarding school (1,000+ students, founded 2006) teaching a dual-language Thai–English programme from nursery to Grade 12 with Cambridge, Oxford and Singapore curriculum elements. A markedly more affordable option than the fully international schools, popular with families wanting strong English immersion alongside the Thai national track. |
| St Andrews International School, Green Valley | Bang Lamung (Chonburi, ~25 min from Rayong) | British + IB PYP + IB DP | The nearest fully-British/IB alternative to GIS, on a large campus roughly midway between Rayong and Pattaya — around 450 students from 30+ nationalities, British National Curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme early on and the IB Diploma in the sixth form. |
| International School of the Eastern Seaboard (ISE) | Bo Win, Sriracha (Chonburi, ~45–60 min from Rayong) | American + IB DP | The Eastern Seaboard's established American-curriculum school, serving EEC industrial families across Rayong and Chonburi with a US high-school diploma track and an IB Diploma option; a longer commute from Rayong but the main American-system choice on this coast. |
Garden International School (GIS) Royal English Programme School (REPS)
Indicative annual fees for 2026. GIS bills by term (three terms a year) with bus, uniform, lunch and activity costs on top; REPS quotes an all-inclusive annual fee that covers books, meals and most activities — a large part of why it runs so much cheaper.
| Stage | Annual fee (guide) |
|---|---|
| GIS — Nursery / Foundation (full-day) | THB ~270,000–390,000 / year |
| GIS — Primary (Years 1–6) | THB ~420,000–450,000 / year |
| GIS — Secondary / IGCSE (Years 7–10) | THB ~500,000–560,000 / year |
| GIS — Sixth form / IB Diploma (Years 12–13) | THB ~550,000–650,000 / year |
| REPS — Nursery to Kindergarten (all-inclusive) | THB ~80,000–100,000 / year |
| REPS — Primary to Secondary (all-inclusive) | THB ~125,000–150,000 / year |
Budget separately for a one-off application/registration fee at either school, boarding fees at GIS if relevant, and the school bus if you live outside Ban Chang. Always request the current fee schedule directly from the school before you commit.
With no rail system and a car essential for most journeys, where you live is largely dictated by which school you choose:
| Area | Nearest schools | Why families live there |
|---|---|---|
| Ban Chang (Rayong) | Garden International School (GIS), REPS Ban Chang | The centre of Rayong's expat and corporate-relocation community, close to U-Tapao airport and the Amata City industrial estate — both of Rayong's own schools are here, so most school-age families base themselves in or near Ban Chang. |
| Rayong city centre | Commutable to GIS / REPS (Ban Chang) | Cheaper everyday rentals and the widest choice of malls, hospitals and local amenities, at the cost of a longer school run to Ban Chang — check bus routes before you lease. |
| Bang Lamung / Sriracha border (Chonburi) | St Andrews Green Valley, ISE | For families who split their commute between Rayong-area work and the Pattaya/Sriracha corridor, or who specifically want St Andrews' IB PYP or ISE's American diploma track. |
GIS runs a British framework through EYFS and Primary, Cambridge IGCSE at 16, and the IB Diploma in the sixth form — a well-trodden path back to the UK, Commonwealth or IB-recognising universities worldwide. REPS teaches a genuinely dual-language Thai–English programme with Cambridge, Oxford and Singapore elements, suited to families who want strong English immersion, a lower price point, and are comfortable with a more Thai-integrated environment. Across the Chonburi border, St Andrews Green Valley adds the IB Primary Years Programme from early years, and ISE is the nearest full American-diploma option. If you expect to relocate internationally again, GIS's IB Diploma or St Andrews' full IB pathway travel especially well.
Because Rayong has only one fully international school, GIS places — especially in the senior and IB Diploma years — can fill up well ahead of the August intake, so start the application six to twelve months out where possible. Expect to submit recent school reports, sit an assessment or interview, and show English-language readiness; REPS' bilingual track is generally more flexible on entry timing. Gather transcripts, immunisation records and references before you leave your home country, confirm whether your employer's relocation package covers tuition and boarding, and — if a place at GIS isn't available for your child's year group — ask early about St Andrews or ISE across the Chonburi border as a backup. Once a school is confirmed, choose your home and area around its bus network and your daily commute to work.
Garden International School (GIS) in Ban Chang is the only fully international, British-curriculum-through-IB-Diploma school based in Rayong province, and the default choice for most EEC relocation families — day places plus weekly and full boarding from Year 5. Royal English Programme School (REPS), also in Ban Chang, is a strong bilingual Thai–English alternative at a noticeably lower price point for families who don't need a fully international track.
As a planning range, GIS tuition runs from roughly THB 270,000–390,000 a year for nursery and foundation stages up to THB 550,000–650,000 for the IB Diploma years, plus separate bus, uniform, lunch and activity fees. REPS is considerably cheaper — roughly THB 80,000–150,000 a year, quoted as an all-inclusive fee covering books, meals and activities. Always request each school's current fee schedule directly, since figures are reviewed annually.
Not within Rayong province itself. GIS offers the IB Diploma as its senior pathway on top of a British base, and REPS blends Thai, Cambridge, Oxford and Singapore elements. Families who specifically want the IB Primary Years Programme or a US high-school diploma track typically look to St Andrews International School Green Valley or the International School of the Eastern Seaboard (ISE), both across the Chonburi border, 25–60 minutes away.
Yes. GIS Ban Chang offers day places alongside weekly and full boarding from Year 5, with its boarding house on a secure residential estate a short distance from the main campus — a practical option for families based elsewhere on the Eastern Seaboard or parents who travel for EEC work.
Ban Chang is the practical answer for most families — it's home to both GIS and REPS, sits close to U-Tapao airport and the Amata City estate, and has the newest supply of condos and villas aimed at relocating professionals. Families who need St Andrews or ISE instead often look toward the Bang Lamung / Sriracha side of the Chonburi border to shorten that commute. See our Rayong hub for the full area breakdown.
This guide is general information for relocation planning, not admissions or financial advice. School fees, curricula, campus locations, boarding and admissions rules change — confirm current details directly with each school.
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