Hua Hin · Hin Lek Fai, near Black Mountain

Hua Hin International School (HHIS).

Hua Hin's largest and best-established international school -- Cambridge IGCSE through Year 11, then the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years, ages 3–18.

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By Kirby Scofield
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Last updated 8 July 2026 · Last reviewed 8 July 2026
Aug 2015Founded (75 students)
3–18Ages served
IGCSE + IB DPCurriculum
FOBISIAMember since 2021
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Key facts

Address549 Moo 7, Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 -- near Black Mountain, west of the town centre
FoundedAugust 2015, opening with 75 students
CurriculumNational Curriculum for England (Early Years–Year 9), Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11), IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13, launched August 2020)
AccreditationIB World School (school code 060784); FOBISIA member since 2021
Fees (2025/26, guide)Roughly THB 579,960–712,050/year per third-party fee comparisons -- confirm directly with the school
Official websitehhis.ac.th
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Overview

Hua Hin International School opened in August 2015 with 75 students and has grown into the town's largest and best-known international school, set on a campus at Hin Lek Fai in the hills near Black Mountain, with views over lakes and mountain ranges. HHIS follows the National Curriculum for England from the Early Years through Year 9, moves into the Cambridge IGCSE programme for Years 10 and 11, and -- since launching the pathway in August 2020 -- offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12 and 13 as an authorised IB World School. The school joined FOBISIA, the Federation of British International Schools in Asia, in 2021. BAANLYY is not affiliated with HHIS and takes no paid placement in this guide; confirm all figures directly with the school.

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Facilities

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Location & getting there

The campus sits at Hin Lek Fai, in the hills west of central Hua Hin near Black Mountain -- convenient for families based in the western golf-and-villa belt, and a manageable drive for those in central Hua Hin. Hua Hin has no rail or metro system, so most families drive, use the school bus or arrange a private/Grab transfer -- check HHIS's current bus routes before choosing a home.

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FAQ

Is Hua Hin International School accredited?

HHIS is a member of FOBISIA (the Federation of British International Schools in Asia), which it joined in 2021, and is an IB World School authorised to teach the IB Diploma Programme (IBO school code 060784) alongside its Cambridge IGCSE pathway.

What curriculum does HHIS follow?

HHIS follows the National Curriculum for England from the Early Years through Year 9 (Key Stage 3), moves to the Cambridge IGCSE programme in Years 10–11, then offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12–13, which the school launched in August 2020.

How much are HHIS fees?

Third-party fee-comparison listings quote roughly THB 579,960 to THB 712,050 per year for the 2025/2026 academic year depending on year group -- always confirm the current fee schedule directly with the school before budgeting, since figures change annually and this is a guide range, not an official quote.

Where is HHIS located?

The campus sits at Hin Lek Fai in the hills west of central Hua Hin, near Black Mountain, with views over lakes and mountain ranges -- a short drive from most of the town's western residential areas.

Sources & References

Sources & References

School facts are drawn from the school's own official website, its IBO listing and independent cross-checks. BAANLYY is not affiliated with HHIS and takes no paid placement in this content -- always confirm current fees, admissions and campus details directly with the school.

See the full Hua Hin international schools guide for how HHIS compares with the town's other schools.