Thailand, Chiang Mai
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The school sits on a nature-rich campus with bright, open-plan Montessori classrooms and a protected 3-hour work cycle to support focused, child-led learning. It features a WOWS Nature Learning Centre with wildlife, gardens, and outdoor learning opportunities. An art studio and an organic kitchen garden support hands-on projects and real-life experiences. On site, a FIFA-approved football field supports football training and competitive teams led by a professional coach. The campus serves ages 18 months to 12 years, with Erdkinder (12+) opening in 2025. The instruction languages are English and Thai, with Chinese support available for admissions.
The campus includes a FIFA-approved 55m x 33m football field on site. A football academy and competitive teams operate on campus, led by a Montessori-trained former professional footballer and a qualified coach. The program is integrated into the school's sport and wellbeing offerings and enables regular training and matches. On-site facilities support PE and athletics as part of the student experience.
The classrooms are bright and open-plan Montessori environments with a protected 3-hour work cycle. The facilities include integrated air cleaning systems to support a healthy learning environment. The WOWS Nature Learning Centre and an on-site art studio and organic kitchen garden support cross-disciplinary and hands-on learning. English and Thai are the languages of instruction, with Chinese support available for admissions. Erdkinder (12+) opens in 2025 as an expansion to the program.
Extracurricular offerings center on the WOWS Nature Centre, Chiang Mai's on-campus Lanna mini zoo experience with wildlife encounters and outdoor spaces for learning and play. The campus provides on-site football training through the Football Academy and competitive teams led by a professional coach, alongside other outdoor and nature-based activities. The environment supports hands-on learning outside standard lessons through the outdoor and animal-centred spaces.
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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