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The school is located at 222 Moo 2, Chiangmai–Lampang Superhighway, Tambon Nong‑Pheung, Saraphee District, Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is situated along the Chiangmai–Lampang highway outside the city centre, with road access suitable for commuting by car or school bus.
ABS offers education from Nursery through Kindergarten and into primary and secondary up to Grade 12.
The school is co‑educational and operates as a day school.
The school uses ESL (English as a Second Language) and TSL classes to support students whose English or Thai skills require improvement compared to their grade level.
The school is not affiliated with a particular foreign country.
The school has no religious affiliations.
Typical daily hours vary by level: Kindergarten begins at 9:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm; elementary at 8:45 am to 4:00 pm; secondary at 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Breaks include a morning break at around 10:15–10:30 am, lunch around 12:00–12:40 pm, and an afternoon break at about 2:15–2:30 pm. After‑school clubs and activities run from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, with a short break beforehand from 4:00 to 4:10 pm.
ABS offers a school bus service.
Application / Entrance Fee:
THB 35,000 for students in the Bilingual Program (EP)
THB 40,000 for students in the Emphasis on English Program (EEP)
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Bilingual Program (EP):
Preschool (1.6–3 yrs): THB 57,000
K1, K2 (3–5 yrs): THB 57,000
K3 (5–6 yrs): THB 57,000
Grades 1–5 (6–11 yrs): THB 68,000
Grades 6 (11–12 yrs): THB 68,000
Grades 7–11 (12–17 yrs): THB 78,000
Grade 12 (17–18 yrs): THB 78,000
Emphasis on English Program (EEP):
Preschool – K2: THB 68,000
K3: THB 68,000
Grades 1–5: THB 85,000
Grade 6: THB 85,000
Additional Annual Fees
Book Fees:
EP: THB 4,000–10,000 depending on grade
EEP: THB 6,000–12,000 depending on grade
Activity Fees:
EP: THB 2,000–6,500 depending on grade
EEP: THB 2,000–5,000 depending on grade
Lunch Fee (per semester):
THB 6,000 for most levels
THB 7,000 for Grades 7–12 in EP
Other Costs (if applicable):
Bed set (Nursery–Preschool): THB 600
Capital improvement: THB 10,000 (K1 and above)
Stationery set (Nursery–K3): THB 1,300
Accident insurance: THB 1,500
Uniform: THB 1,500–4,000 depending on level
Support Services Fees
ESL (Grades 1–11): THB 20,000 per semester
Visa: THB 5,000 per person
EMS: THB 3,000 per person
School Bus Fees
THB 15,000–25,000 per semester
Or THB 30,000–50,000 per year, depending on location
Payment Method
Payments can be made via bank transfer or Alipay.
Ambassador Bilingual Academy (ABA), part of the Ambassador Education Group, serves students aged approximately 1.6 to 18 years (Pre‑K through Grade 12). Situated in Mae Hia, just minutes south-west of Chiang Mai city, ABA offers a bilingual Thai–English curriculum where all core academic subjects are taught in English, complemented by Thai language and cultural studies. The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning and life skills, aiming to equip students with practical abilities alongside academic knowledge. English is the medium of instruction, with daily Thai instruction integrated into the programme. Leadership is fostered through initiatives like the Student Council, and values-based learning is embedded school-wide. Families appreciate ABA’s focus on character development, skill acquisition, and bilingual education, in a compact suburban setting with a growing, internationally diverse community.
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