Chiang Mai Montessori International School

Thailand, Chiang Mai

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees THB 300,368 - 407,412

Ages 0 - 16 years

Pupil numbers 250

Type Co-educational

Opened 2010

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Montessori Curriculum

Taught languages English, Mandarin, Thai

Typical class size 20

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School

Introduction

Chiang Mai Montessori International School (CMMIS), founded in 2010, offers a full Montessori program for children from birth to 16 years. Located in Hang Dong, south of Chiang Mai city, the campus combines bright, open classrooms with natural spaces such as an organic kitchen garden, the “WOWS!” nature learning centre, and a FIFA‑approved football field. English is the primary language of instruction, with Thai and optional Chinese classes. Learning occurs in mixed‑age environments: 0–3 years in the Toddler Community, 3–6 years in Children’s House, 6–12 years in Elementary, and 12–16 years in Middle School, with class sizes ranging from 12 to 35 students. The school follows AMI‑certified Montessori methods. Families value its nature‑based learning, dedicated football academy, and the hands‑on Montessori approach.

www.chiangmaimontessori.org

229/3 M2. Nong Khwai, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230, Thailand

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The Essentials

Location

Chiang Mai Montessori International School is located at 229/3 Moo 6, Nong Khwai, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50230, about 10 km south of Chiang Mai city centre. It is accessible by road from Hang Dong and neighbourhoods to the south, and lies within a mainly residential area with garden surroundings and onsite parking.

Stages

The school offers a Toddler Community (18 months to 3 years), Children’s House (ages 3–6) and Elementary (ages 6–12), with one mixed‑age group per stage (multiple rooms at Children’s House, single rooms at other stages).

Type

It is an independent, co‑educational international nursery, primary and elementary school.

Additional learning support

The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support from Children’s House onward for students whose English is below the school's minimum. Learning Support for other educational needs is available following assessment and is charged based on the agreed level.

Country affiliation

The school is independent, with no formal affiliation to any other country.

Religious affiliation

The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure

The school day at Chiang Mai Montessori International School runs from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The morning begins with a class meeting, mindfulness, and class responsibilities (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM), followed by experiential learning blocks from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, covering areas such as Thai culture, PE, arts, farming, and business. Lunch and community time take place from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with academic focus blocks scheduled from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. The final part of the day (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM) is dedicated to independent study, pick-up, and optional after-school clubs or study hall.

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Fees

Waiting‑list deposit: THB 3,000 (non‑refundable; returned only if no place is offered)

Assessment fee: THB 3,000 (non-refundable)

Enrolment Fee: THB 80,000 (non-refundable)

Security Deposit: THB 12,000 THB (refundable; upon withdrawal with 60 days' notice)

Annual Tuition fees
Toddler Community (18 months – 3 years): THB 300,368
Children’s House (3 – 6 years): THB 327,806
Lower Elementary (6 – 9 years): THB 390,366
Upper Elementary (9 – 12 years): THB 407,412

Other Costs
EAL support: 28,000 THB per term (if required) 

Learning support beyond EAL: charged on a case‑by‑case basis after assessment 

Extra‑curricular (after‑school clubs): optional, fees vary by activity and materials.

Visa service support: initial visa assistance THB 5,000 per person; extension assistance THB 1,000 per person 

Refund policy
Non‑refundable waiting‑list deposit unless the school cannot offer a place.

Refunds of tuition depend on timing of withdrawal:
If full year paid and withdrawn during Term 1: Term 2 refunded, Term 1 charged in full.

If withdrawn during Term 2: no refund on Term 2.

If only one term paid and withdrawn during that term: no refund.

Fees are not refunded if the student is dismissed for behavioural issues 

Fee Payment Options
Payment methods include bank transfer or as otherwise agreed; credit‑card payment is accepted where agreed.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers a full Montessori curriculum from Toddler Community (18 months – 3 years) through Children’s House (3–6 years) and Elementary (6–12 years). In the Toddler Community, children engage in practical life, movement, language and sensorial activities tailored to early development. In Children’s House, foundational areas such as practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, art, music, physical education and drama are integrated into daily learning. For Elementary (Lower & Upper, ages 6–12), the curriculum includes mathematics, history, geography, biology, language, music and arts, all delivered via concrete materials progressing to abstract understanding.

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Admissions

1. Book a School Visit
The admissions team will schedule a school tour, ideally with your child. This allows your family to observe the environment and ask detailed questions.

2. Attend the Tour & Meet Staff
During the visit, you’ll meet with leadership and staff members to discuss your child’s needs and the Montessori curriculum.

3. Child Observation or Assessment
Depending on your child’s age, a short classroom observation or informal assessment may be conducted to ensure CMMIS is the right fit.

4. Submit the Application Form
You will be invited to complete the official application form and submit any required documents (typically copies of passport, school reports, and immunization records).

5. Receive Offer & Confirm Enrollment
If your child is accepted, you’ll receive an offer along with instructions for confirming enrollment including payment of fees.

Scholarships

The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.

Waitlist

CMMIS does maintain a waitlist for prospective students. To be placed on the waitlist or to reserve a spot for a future term, families must pay a non-refundable deposit of THB 3,000. Applications are prioritized based on the order in which they are fully submitted. If a spot becomes available, the school will contact the next family on the list. They then have 15 working days to confirm their intention to enroll and complete the full tuition payment to secure the place.

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FAQs

What curriculum does CMMIS follow?

CMMIS offers a full AMI Montessori programme from Toddler Community (18 months) through Elementary (age 12), with a protected three-hour work cycle in mixed-age classrooms.

What age range does the school serve?

The school serves children from birth to 16 years, with the main programmes for ages 18 months to 12 years.

What are the fees?

Annual tuition ranges from 300,368 THB for Toddler Community to 407,412 THB for Upper Elementary. Enrolment fee is 80,000 THB with a 12,000 THB refundable deposit.

What facilities does the campus have?

The campus features a WOWS Nature Learning Centre, organic kitchen garden, FIFA-approved football field, art studio and bright open-plan Montessori classrooms.

Does the school provide learning support?

Yes, learning support is available on a case-by-case basis following assessment. EAL support is provided from Children's House onwards for students below English threshold.

What languages are taught?

English is the primary language of instruction. Thai language is taught across all levels, with Chinese support available.

What accreditations does CMMIS hold?

CMMIS is accredited by WASC and is an MOE-licensed ISAT member school.

Does the school have a waitlist?

Yes, families pay a 3,000 THB non-refundable deposit to join the waitlist. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

What is the school day like?

The day runs from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a morning class meeting, 3-hour Montessori work cycle, lunch, and afternoon activities including sports and enrichment.

How does the school support wellbeing?

Mixed-age classrooms foster cooperation and mentoring. Middle School students practise daily mindfulness, emotional intelligence training, yoga and Muay Thai.

When was CMMIS founded?

CMMIS was founded in 2010 by Khru Aer and operates as an independent Thai-British institution in Hang Dong, south of Chiang Mai.

How many students attend?

The school has approximately 250 students across all age groups.

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