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CRICS is located at 331 Moo 14, Baan Duu, Mueang Chiang Rai, in northern Thailand’s Chiang Rai Province. This setting lies just outside the city center and is accessible by road, placing the school within reach of Chiang Rai’s services and community while offering a quieter, suburban campus environment.
The school educates students from Kindergarten (starting age 5) through Grade 12, organized into Elementary (K–6), Middle School (Grades 7–8), and High School (Grades 9–12)
CRICS is co‑educational. It does not offer boarding facilities—education is provided on a day‑school basis only.
CRICS operates an Academic Success Program that supports students with learning differences through in-class assistance, small-group support, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and psychological testing when needed. It also runs an English Language Learner (ELL) program offering targeted support to non-native English speakers.
CRICS is based in Thailand and does not maintain an official affiliation with any other country.
CRICS has a Christian foundation and identity, being founded by missionary families and embedding religious studies, chapel, and service into its community and curriculum.
There is not enough information available about the school's day structure.
There is no mention of a school bus or van service on the CRICS website.
Application Fee
A one-time, non-refundable application fee of THB 1,500 is payable upon submission of the application.
Annual Tuition
The tuition fee for all grades from Kindergarten to Grade 12 is THB 160,000 per year. Tuition may be paid annually, by semester, or monthly. Attendance during any part of a quarter requires payment for the entire quarter.
New Student Fees
Registration Fee: THB 25,000 (one-time, non-refundable, due within 7 days of acceptance)
Capital Fee: THB 32,000 (one-time, non-refundable, 20% of current tuition, funds construction and development)
Returning Student Fees
Re-enrollment Deposit: THB 25,000 (non-refundable, due by 1 March, applied toward tuition)
Development Fee: THB 32,000 (annual, non-refundable, 20% of current tuition, funds ongoing development)
Additional / Optional Fees
Additional costs may apply for activities, uniforms, lunches, transportation, and specialised programs such as athletics, music, or language support. These fees vary depending on the student’s participation and year group.
Discounts & Financial Aid
Multi-child discount: 10% off tuition for siblings after the first child
Servant Member Program for full-time Christian workers
Financial aid available for returning families in hardship
Payment Terms
Fees are payable via the school’s accepted methods (bank transfer and other standard payment arrangements; no mention of credit card payments). All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
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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