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CRICS is a K-12 school in Northern Thailand that provides English-language Christian education within a family-oriented, affordable program. It has existed since 1998 as a family learning community and serves students from multiple nations, including the United States, Australia, Thailand, the Netherlands, and South Korea. All classes are taught in English. The campus includes a library and other learning resources to support students' academic and personal growth.
CRICS provides opportunities for sports and physical activity as part of the student experience. School-wide sports days are part of the extracurricular program.
All classes are taught in English. The curriculum supports critical thinking and a Biblical worldview as part of the ESLR framework. The school emphasizes Excellence in Education and Wholeness of Character as core values. The CRICS Library provides reading resources, with regular hours for students and staff (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm) and monthly Library Story Time.
Library Story Time is held on the last Monday of each month from 9-11am. Extended community access allows parents to visit during designated hours. International Day and other school events reflect cultural and global engagement. Volunteer opportunities are available for teachers and supporters.
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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