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CRICS offers classes from Kindergarten through 12th grade, with Elementary (K–6), Middle School (7–8), and High School (9–12). Model United Nations is offered as an elective. The CRICS Library provides a collection and hosts library activities for students.
CRICS has a comprehensive Fine Arts program across elementary and secondary levels. Elementary students have weekly music classes and may participate in band or choir from 5th grade. Secondary students can choose electives in Art, Band, Choir, Drama, Guitar, and Piano. The Fine Arts program aims to help students develop gifts to honor and glorify God.
CRICS describes its students as Cross-Cultural Kids and provides resources to help families navigate cross-cultural transitions. Cross Cultural Kids Resources offers websites and reading materials for TCKs. CRICS provides English-language Christian Education.
CRICS offers Student Council as a student-led program with events and committees to foster school spirit and Christ‑like character. Scouting is available as Troop 711, a Boy Scouts of America unit, for boys and girls ages 11–17. Flames Athletics provides soccer (K–12), basketball (3–12), volleyball (7–12), cross country (7–12), plus other PE options such as gymnastics, strength and fitness, self-defense, golf, pickleball, and rock climbing.
Spiritual Life centers CRICS with weekly Chapel, Bible classes, youth group, outreach and service projects, mentoring, prayer and worship. Secondary students participate in an annual youth retreat. Outreach and service projects are pursued throughout the year to foster community involvement.
Student Council provides leadership opportunities with student-led events and class representation. Scouting offers leadership development through merit badges and camping. The athletics program emphasizes character development and teamwork as part of its framework for growth.
CRICS emphasizes a personal relationship with Jesus, supported by weekly chapel and Bible classes. The Flames Athletics program promotes physical activity and personal and team growth across all grades, with various sports and fitness offerings. Chapel, prayer and worship contribute to a faith-centered community and students' wellbeing.
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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