Regents International School Pattaya — British + IB · Boarding & Day · Ages 2-18 · Pong
Opened in 1994 with 40 students, Regents has grown into a 1,100+ student day and boarding school on a green 10km-out-of-town campus in Pong. Joined the Nord Anglia Education family in 2012, which brought collaborations with The Juilliard School (performing arts), MIT (STEAM), and UNICEF. Principal Sarah Osborne-James leads the senior team. Students from 50+ nationalities. The only school on the Eastern Seaboard offering both A-Levels and the IB Diploma at Sixth Form.
Why it's on The List
For families wanting a top-tier British international education with proven academic results, Regents is the gold standard on the Eastern Seaboard. The 2022 graduating cohort saw 100% of students placed at their first-choice university — and IGCSE A*/A results consistently run 58% versus a 46% global average. The Juilliard performing arts programme is genuinely unique in this region — students access masterclasses with Juilliard teaching artists. Comprehensive facilities (two pools, 350-seat theatre, air-conditioned sports hall, running track), strong wellbeing support including a dedicated counsellor, and a very active Parent Supporters Group. Honest balance: tuition fees are at the top of the Pattaya market — among the highest in the region and a real consideration for families. The campus is 10km out of central Pattaya near Pong, so the school run is a real factor unless you live in East Pattaya. Class sizes can feel larger than smaller boutique schools like Hastin or Mooltripakdee.
What parents say
"We have two kids at Regents. Both of our kids are super happy there! The school offers a warm and friendly community for kids and parents, as well as great educational opportunities." — Carolin Schulz (parent)
"Our twins joined Regents back in 2012 straight from school in the UK. They were immediately made to feel welcome and valued — as were we as parents. When we left in 2015 and headed to the USA, I can honestly say our children were streets ahead of their new classmates." — parent (former family, now in USA)
Key details
- Founded 1994 · Nord Anglia member since 2012
- 1,100+ students from 50+ nationalities
- Ages 2-18 · Day and boarding (60+ boarders)
- Both A-Levels and IB Diploma offered at Sixth Form (only school in Eastern Seaboard)
- Juilliard performing arts programme · MIT STEAM · UNICEF partnerships
- Principal: Sarah Osborne-James
- IGCSE A*/A: 58% (vs 46% global average)
- 2022: 100% of graduates placed at first-choice university
- Honest note: top of the local fee bracket — 10km from central Pattaya