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British Curriculum International Schools in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Compare 11 British Curriculum international schools in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Filter by curriculum, fees (average THB 409,215), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
11
Curricula
17
Average annual fee
THB 409,215
Fee range
THB 172,000 – 803,400
More school facts
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (8 schools)
Average school size
350 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Lanna International School Thailand
Oldest
Lanna International School Thailand (1993)
About international schools in Chiang Mai, Thailand

British-curriculum international schools in Chiang Mai generally deliver a version of the English National Curriculum that progresses to Cambridge IGCSEs and, where offered, AS/A-Levels or equivalent British sixth-form qualifications. Teaching is usually English-medium with Thai language and local studies taught alongside, and some schools add other modern languages or bilingual strands. Annual tuition in the city ranges widely - from lower-cost international or bilingual options around the low hundreds of thousands of baht to full secondary British programmes that commonly sit in the mid-to-high hundreds of thousands of baht - and families should budget separately for application/enrolment fees, exams, transport and meals. The school year commonly runs from mid-August to June, and admissions are a mix of cohort intakes and rolling places; because Chiang Mai has fewer international school places than Bangkok, parents should apply early, check waiting lists and confirm testing or portfolio requirements before relocating.

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FAQs for Thailand

What does a “British” curriculum mean in practice in Chiang Mai?
In Chiang Mai a British curriculum school typically follows the English National Curriculum through primary and lower secondary Key Stages before offering Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10 - 11 and AS/A-Level (or equivalent) study in Years 12 - 13. Schools sometimes mix examination boards (Cambridge and Edexcel are both used) and adapt content for an international student body, so subject choices and assessment models vary between providers.
How much should we expect to pay each year?
Published annual tuition figures in Chiang Mai vary substantially between schools and year groups; market summaries and school fee schedules show lower-end international or bilingual options starting in the low hundreds of thousands of baht and full British secondary programmes commonly in the mid-to-high hundreds of thousands (some premium programmes approach the upper hundreds of thousands). On top of base tuition expect one-off enrolment or registration fees and recurring extras such as exam fees, bus service, uniforms and meals, so always check the school’s full fee schedule.
When should we apply and how do admissions work?
Most international schools in Thailand start the academic year in mid-August, but many operate rolling admissions for available places and some publish specific intake windows; mid-year transfers are possible where space exists but can be limited. Expect a standard admissions process: application form, recent school reports, ID/passport, and usually an assessment or interview; because waiting lists are common for popular year groups, apply as early as possible and confirm the school’s specific timeline.
What ages and exam stages do British schools cover?
British-curriculum schools in Chiang Mai typically cover early years through to Year 13, with formal examination stages at IGCSE (usually Years 10 - 11) and AS/A-Level (Years 12 - 13) where offered. Some providers cover only early years and primary, while others offer the full 3 - 18 pathway, so check each school’s age range and the qualifications they actually run before making a decision.
Is instruction all in English and what about Thai language teaching?
Instruction is normally English-medium across British international schools, but Thai language and culture are commonly taught as part of the curriculum and many schools include Thai lessons for both Thai and international students. If your child needs English-as-an-additional-language support, confirm the school’s EAL provision and whether Thai national curriculum requirements apply for Thai-national pupils.

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