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In our caring Early Years Foundation Stage, children aged 2 to 5 enjoy a joyful step into school rooted in the play-based English National Curriculum, encouraged to explore, question and discover at their own pace.
English National Curriculum
Start strong with the English Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, enhanced with Learning Rainforest principles, building core academic foundations through purposeful play and teacher-guided activities.
Life competencies
Be equipped with future-ready skills through the TPIS Learner Profile and ISP Life Competencies framework – supported by Camtree, part of Hughes Hall at the University of Cambridge.
Personalised attention
Benefit from an outstanding team specialised in early education, allowing for differentiated instruction and individualised attention so that each child progresses at their own pace.
Multilingualism
Immerse in an English-rich environment with weekly sessions in Thai, sparking curiosity and building a strong foundation for multilingual learning.
Child-friendly spaces
Take the first steps in state-of-the-art spaces, designed to accommodate the needs of young children, including an Eco Garden, outdoor playgrounds, green spaces and kid-sized classrooms.
Life beyond academics
Nurture talents and passions through exciting extra-curricular activities, including splash activities, basketball, football, dancing, art, phonics and cooking classes, running on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Partnership with parents
Get a glimpse into your child's journey through Class Dojo, daily communication and regular meetings with teachers that foster an open and ongoing dialogue between home and school.
Extended care
Enjoy age-appropriate activities, playful moments with friends and additional learning sessions in our after school care club, available from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Friendly admissions process
Our admissions process ensures a smooth transition to school as we warmly welcome your family into our vibrant community. Additional support is provided to families relocating to Thailand.
At Tara Pattana International School, children take the first steps with the English National Curriculum for Early Years Foundation Stage, based on purposeful play and teacher-guided activities.
At the best kindergarten in Pattaya, children enjoy a gentle structure with plenty of flexibility, so they can learn at their own pace in:
At our kindergarten in Thailand, children build strong foundations across all areas:
Every day at Tara Pattana International School is packed with hands-on learning, laughter and discovery. Timetables shift across Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception, but here’s a peek at what happens between lessons in Early Years.
Learning while playing
8.30am – 9.45amHands-on playful sessions to build social skills while exploring English and Thai.
Snack & play time
9.45am – 10.25amA moment to enjoy with a healthy snack and play with friends.
Learning in action
10.25am – 11.00amTeacher-guided activities that enhance language skills and logical thinking.
Lunch
11.00am – 11.50amWholesome and tasty meal shared between peers in a comfortable setting, learning how to behave at the table.
Nap time & quiet play
11.50am – 1.45pmA moment of rest to recharge energies where younger children enjoy nap time while older ones engage in quiet play and supervised activities.
Afternoon classes
1.40pm – 3.10pmMusic, Art, Science, Physical Education, Computing and Outdoor Learning that spark curiosity.
School ends
3.10pm – 4.30pmExtra-curricular activities or after school care that nurture passions run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
During Early Years Foundation Stage, children set the basis for future success in a caring, stimulating and international environment.
Academic achievement
Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive inside and outside the classroom.
Foster language skills and build confidence, with support in the students' home or first languages.
In Early Years, each child’s development is carefully tracked using the Birth to 5 Matters framework, ensuring steady progress towards the Early Learning Goals across all areas of learning.
Parents stay closely involved through Class Dojo, an easy-to-use app similar to WhatsApp or Line, where teachers share photos, updates and messages from the day. Daily communication and open, ongoing dialogue between home and school are treated as a top priority, creating a strong partnership that supports every child’s growth.
Children recognise and name their emotions, learn to manage them and form respectful relationships with others. Through everyday play, routines and interactions, they communicate clearly, take turns, listen and solve small problems together. With a strong emphasis on curiosity, resilience and a growth mindset, children are encouraged to explore, question and discover at their own pace.
A forward-thinking approach develops key life competencies, including collaboration, communication and critical thinking. In this vibrant, nurturing environment, each child’s unique talents are valued, building the confidence, empathy and independence needed to thrive in school, in life and in an ever-changing world.
Children in Nursery and Kindergarten experience daily interactions in English alongside five Thai sessions each week, naturally building understanding in both languages through play, songs and stories.
In Reception, English is woven through the day with phonics, reading, writing and storytelling, introduced in short, engaging bursts during play-based learning. Four weekly Thai lessons further develop language, speaking and cultural awareness, helping children grow as confident, curious and respectful young multilinguals.
At Tara Pattana International School, children are empowered as curious learners through the Learning Rainforest approach. In our classrooms, they move freely between learning centres: they might design and build bridges with blocks and loose parts, mix colours at the art table to paint stories they have invented, or explore sand, water and sensory trays to test ideas like floating, sinking and volume. During inquiry time at our private school in Thailand, teachers follow children’s questions and guide small‑group investigations, from planting seeds and making observational drawings to measuring growth and recording findings. Outdoors, children tackle building challenges with crates and planks, create obstacle courses and take part in nature hunts, learning to take managed risks and persevere when something doesn’t work the first time. Role‑play areas become shops, homes or space stations, where children negotiate roles, use rich language and act out real‑life scenarios.
I love my teacher, Ms Skjeie and playing with my friends. My favourite lesson is phonics. I like singing the songs and writing the letters.
Lisa EY
Student
I love playing with my friends. I like the different games we can play and all the different art we get to do together. It is fun when we get to be messy and try new things.
Danny EY
At Tara Pattana International School, we’re delighted to welcome new families all year round. Our flexible Early Years entry means every child can join when the time feels right, with a friendly Admissions team always available to support.
Build strong academic foundations and social-emotional skills at Tara Pattana International School, progressing with the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Join us for a joyful morning of play and early learning in a safe environment!
