International Schools in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai’s international schools combine a surprisingly wide mix of programmes for a midsize city: you will find International Baccalaureate programmes, British (IGCSE/A-level) and American pathways, Montessori and bilingual Thai - English options, plus a small number of specialist curricula such as German and Singaporean models. English is the primary language of instruction at most schools, with Thai taught as a compulsory or strong second language and Chinese or Japanese commonly offered as additional languages. Annual tuition varies a lot by age and type of school - fees can start at roughly ฿100,000 a year at more affordable bilingual providers and commonly sit in the ฿300,000 - ฿500,000 band, rising higher for senior years or boarding places - and nearly all schools add one-off registration, development and optional extras (meals, transport, EAL support). Most international schools in Chiang Mai run a northern-hemisphere academic year with the main intake for the August term and an admissions cycle families should start preparing for several months in advance.

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