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Chiang Mai’s international schools form a mixed offer for a city of its size, including British (Cambridge/A-Level), American (Common Core/AP), full IB pathways, German-language, Montessori and bilingual English - Thai programmes. English is the predominant language of instruction across most schools, while Thai is taught as a host-country language and a few schools run trilingual or dedicated-language programmes. Annual tuition varies widely - published ranges for 2025/26 run from roughly THB 134,000 at the lower end of the market to well over THB 800,000 for premium British or full-IB pathways, and first-year invoices commonly include one-time application or capitalisation charges. Most international schools follow an international academic year starting in early August with two semesters, so families should apply early, check assessment requirements and factor in practical issues such as commute times, boarding options and seasonal air-quality plans.
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