Thailand, Chiang Mai
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The school follows the AMI Montessori framework with trained guides and mixed-age classrooms for ages 18 months to 12, with Erdkinder for older students planned to open in 2025. A protected three-hour work cycle structures daily classroom activity. Hands-on materials cover mathematics, language, geography, biology, and geometry, guiding students toward mastery and abstraction. The learning approach emphasizes independence, concentration, and social responsibility, with a strong partnership with families.
The campus includes an on-site art studio to support visual arts and creative expression. Visual arts and related creative activities are part of campus programming. The WOWS! Nature Learning Centre provides opportunities for creative exploration in outdoor settings. The overall Montessori environment integrates arts and creativity throughout daily learning.
English and Thai are used for instruction and communication. Chinese language support is available for admissions. Active parent workshops support family involvement. The school welcomes international families and fosters a global community.
FIFA-approved football field is available on campus. The school offers a Football Academy and PE programs led by a professional player-coach. FC and PE activities promote teamwork and physical development. The campus also features the WOWS Nature Learning Centre for outdoor recreation.
The WOWS! Nature Learning Centre offers a wide range of tropical wildlife, organic gardens, and daily outdoor learning. The campus includes a FIFA-approved football field and dedicated football training to support wellbeing through sport. An organic kitchen garden supports healthy eating education and practical life skills. Sport and wellbeing are a visible focus of the school's programming.
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.
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