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Thailand, Chiang Rai
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1. Complete the required assessments. For non-native English speakers, this includes a WIDA MODEL English fluency test (fee: 1,500 THB), conducted on campus. For Kindergarten through Grade 2, a readiness check assesses basic skills (fee: 300 THB). Grades 3–12 applicants take MAP tests in Math, Reading, and Language Arts (fee: 1,000 THB).
2. Submit a full application packet by March 1. This includes the online application, fee, and supporting documents (e.g., birth certificate, transcripts, reference forms).
3. Await review by the Admissions Evaluation Committee. They consider class capacity, academic background, family’s intended length of stay, and academic goals. Decisions are typically issued by March 31.
4. Upon acceptance, follow next steps. This may include arranging campus visits, interviews (if needed), or other onboarding steps.
The school’s website does not mention any waitlist or pool system.
CRICS does not seem to offer merit-based scholarships but has some financial support options:
Servant Member Program: Available to families of full-time Christian workers in the Chiang Rai area. After a student is accepted, eligible families can apply to volunteer in the school in mutually agreed roles. In exchange, the family receives a reduction in tuition fees.
Financial Aid Program: Provides temporary tuition assistance for returning families experiencing unexpected financial hardship. This is awarded at the school’s discretion and requires direct application to the Head of School.
Multi-Child Discount: Families with more than one child enrolled receive a 10% tuition discount for each additional child after the first. This cannot be combined with other discounts.
Chiang Rai International Christian School (CRICS) started in 1998 as a small co-op under a different name and officially moved into its current campus in 2011, celebrating a grand opening in early 2012. It serves children aged 5 to 18, from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with an average class size of 15 and a total enrollment of around 150 students. CRICS follows an American Curriculum rooted in a Christian ethos, with all subjects taught in English except Thai language. Students participate in regular Bible classes, a weekly chapel, and an outdoor education camp that builds leadership and interpersonal skills. Notably, the school embeds service learning into its daily life—students engage in community events, student council, and cross-cultural outreach. These concrete offerings make CRICS a distinctive, close-knit learning community grounded in faith, service, and small-class attention—all drawn directly from the school's materials.
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