International School Eastern Seaboard

International School Eastern Seaboard (ISE) is located within the Burapha Golf Club in the Bowin area of Chonburi Province, along Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor. The campus is approximately 30 km from Pattaya and 20 km from the Laem Chabang Industrial Estate, a key hub for international business.

The school is situated in a quiet, green environment with low pollution levels, making it popular with expatriate and business families. While public transport options are limited, most families rely on private vehicles or the school’s zone-based transport service.

ISE follows an American-style curriculum, structured into five main divisions: Pre-Kindergarten (ages 2–4), Elementary School (Kindergarten–Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), Secondary School (Grades 9–10), and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). Students progress from foundational skills in early education through subject-based instruction in higher grades, with the option to pursue Advanced Placement (AP) courses or the full IB Diploma in their final two years.

ISE is a co‑educational, non‑boarding day school. It provides a welcoming learning environment for students from diverse nationalities, teaching all subjects in English from Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Students who require additional English language support at ISE are assessed through screening on entry or teacher referral. The EAL programme begins from Grade 1 and focuses on helping students develop the language proficiency needed to participate in mainstream classes. Instruction includes vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing. EAL teachers work in coordination with classroom staff and monitor progress through ongoing assessment. Support is gradually reduced once students demonstrate they can access the curriculum without assistance. The school does not publish data on the proportion of students receiving EAL services.

The school offers an American-style curriculum but is not formally affiliated with the U.S. government.

International School Eastern Seaboard has no religious affiliation and operates as a secular school.

The school day structure (start/end times, morning break, lunch break) is not publicly disclosed by ISE on the website.

ISE offers a school bus service operated by VP Transport, a third-party provider. Parents must apply for this service during registration, and routes are designed based on demand, only areas with sufficient interest are served by the system. Morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off times are communicated to parents in advance. Bus service is provided free to students living on the Burapha Golf Course, while others are charged a fee, with separate runs arranged for after-school activities at approximately 3:10 PM and 4:30 PM. Seat belts are mandatory, first-graders and younger must be met at drop-off with a designated adult, and students cannot ride alternate routes without official written permission.

ISE follows an American-style curriculum grounded in AERO (American Education Reaches Out) standards from Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 10. In Elementary School (Kindergarten–Grade 5), students engage in inquiry-based learning across core subjects, with additional instruction in visual and performing arts, physical education, world languages, and Thai culture. Middle School and Grades 9–10 continue with a broad subject base and skill development guided by AERO benchmarks. In Grades 11 and 12, students may pursue Advanced Placement (AP) courses or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), both of which lead to a U.S. High School Diploma. The IB Learner Profile is integrated throughout all school levels to support the development of academic and personal growth.

ISE embeds SEL through classroom practices and school events. Homeroom teachers prioritize student pastoral care and collaborate with counselors and EAL/SEN specialists to monitor student welfare. School-wide training sessions, such as professional workshops at the start of the school year, include topics on child safeguarding and well-being, responsibly led by administration and the EAL coordinator.

ISE supports students with mild to moderate learning needs within mainstream classrooms using accommodations and modifications advised by learning resource teachers. These students must be capable of participating independently in standard coursework. Students with severe or complex needs are not supported on-site; parents may be advised of alternative placement options.

EAL instruction begins in Grade 1 for students new to English or identified as needing language support. The program includes targeted lessons in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar, delivered both in small groups and integrated into mainstream classes. EAL teachers partner with homeroom and subject teachers to regularly assess progress and guide students toward independent academic participation.

ISE's public materials do not provide explicit details regarding specific mental health programmes, counseling sessions, or well-being initiatives. However, staff training, including child safeguarding and well-being workshops- suggests an awareness of student emotional health as part of school preparation and student support efforts

The school does not publicly share its formal child protection or safeguarding policy on its website.

1. Attend an open house or campus visit, if available. The school may provide opportunities to tour the facilities and meet key staff.

2. Submit application documents, including the completed application form, previous school reports/transcripts, medical form, CAT4 assessment (for ages 7+), EAL screening (if needed), and disclosure of any special learning or emotional needs.

3. Participate in assessment: students may take entrance tests (like CAT4) and/or attend interviews, depending on the grade level.

4. Receive the offer: ISE sends an admissions decision and, for Middle and High School, a course offerings guide, with class choices submitted at acceptance.

5. Confirm enrollment by submitting acceptance, arranging payment, and receiving the admission certificate to support a visa application (if applicable).

ISE offers merit-based scholarship opportunities to new students who demonstrate exceptional ability in academics, athletics, or the arts. These scholarships are designed to support well-rounded students entering the school and are reviewed by a dedicated committee. Applicants must indicate their interest on the admissions form and complete the CAT4 assessment as part of the evaluation process. Eligibility criteria and scholarship terms are shared with shortlisted candidates during the application process. While ISE does not publish award values or specific quotas, scholarships are part of the school’s commitment to supporting talented learners across disciplines.

ISE does not publicly indicate use of a waitlist or pool system.