Best Pattaya Areas Near International Schools [2026 Guide]
The best areas to live in Pattaya for families with kids in international schools. Driving distance and commute time to Regents, GIS, ISP, Mooltripakdee.
Quick answer
Pattaya's international schools are spread across Naklua (Regents), East Pattaya (GIS), Jomtien (ISP), and Central (Mooltripakdee). Living within a 10-15 min drive of your school's gate dramatically improves morning routines. We've ranked by school count nearby weighted by family-friendliness.
Ranked: top areas for near international schools
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East Pattaya (Darkside)
(พัทยาตะวันออก)Inland east of Sukhumvit. Cheap houses with gardens, international schools, need a motorbike or car.
3 school(s) nearby; family-friendly 5/5.
Studio rent: 6,000–10,000 THB·1-bed: 8,000–15,000 THB·Hotels from 800 THB/night - 2
Jomtien
(จอมเทียน)Quieter beach district south of Pattaya. Long sandy beach, expat retiree favourite.
2 school(s) nearby; family-friendly 5/5.
Studio rent: 8,000–15,000 THB·1-bed: 12,000–25,000 THB·Hotels from 600 THB/night - 3
Pratumnak
(เขาพระตำหนัก)Quiet upscale hillside between Central and Jomtien. Sea views, Buddha Mountain, calm residential.
1 school(s) nearby; family-friendly 4/5.
Studio rent: 9,000–18,000 THB·1-bed: 14,000–30,000 THB·Hotels from 1,000 THB/night - 4
Naklua
(นาเกลือ)Old fishing district north of Pattaya. Local seafood markets, less touristy, Wong Amat beach.
1 school(s) nearby; family-friendly 4/5.
Studio rent: 8,000–14,000 THB·1-bed: 11,000–22,000 THB·Hotels from 800 THB/night - 5
Wong Amat
(วงศ์อมาตย์)Premium beachfront strip in Naklua. Luxury condos, quiet upscale residential.
1 school(s) nearby; family-friendly 4/5.
Studio rent: 12,000–22,000 THB·1-bed: 18,000–40,000 THB·Hotels from 1,200 THB/night - 6
North Pattaya
(พัทยาเหนือ)Between Central and Naklua. Dolphin Roundabout, business hotels, transitioning residential.
1 school(s) nearby; family-friendly 4/5.
Studio rent: 10,000–18,000 THB·1-bed: 14,000–28,000 THB·Hotels from 900 THB/night - 7
Thepprasit
(เทพประสิทธิ์)Inland Jomtien access road. Night Market, supermarkets, mid-rise condos.
1 school(s) nearby; family-friendly 4/5.
Studio rent: 7,000–14,000 THB·1-bed: 10,000–18,000 THB·Hotels from 600 THB/night - 8
Na Jomtien
(นาจอมเทียน)South of Jomtien — quieter beachfront, premium resorts, less expat density.
1 school(s) nearby; family-friendly 4/5.
Studio rent: 10,000–18,000 THB·1-bed: 14,000–28,000 THB·Hotels from 1,000 THB/night
FAQs
What are Pattaya's main international schools?
Regents International School Pattaya (British/IB), Garden International School Pattaya (GIS, British), International School of Pattaya (ISP, IB/American), Mooltripakdee International School (British).