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Thailand, Chiang Mai
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
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1. Arrange an Introductory Meeting
Contact the school secretariat to set up a meeting with the principal or the relevant head of school (kindergarten, primary, or secondary). This meeting includes a discussion of the program, school values, and curriculum.
2. Participate in Evaluation (if required)
Depending on your child’s age and background, evaluations may be conducted in German, English, mathematics, or other subjects. Language fluency in German is especially important for Grades 1 and above.
3. Submit Required Documents
You will be asked to provide:
Child and guardian passport copies
Recent school reports (2 years’ worth or all reports from Grade 5 onward)
4. Receive Decision & Pay Enrollment Fees
After review, the school will communicate its decision. Admission is confirmed once the enrollment fee and security deposit are paid.
5. (Optional) German Preparation Course
For students aged 10–12 without prior German knowledge, CDSC offers a 6-month German Preparation Course, with testing and orientation before placement into Grade 5.
The school does not have a waitlist.
The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.
Christian German School Chiang Mai (CDSC), founded in 1994, serves around 230–270 students from early years through Grade 12, offering the German curriculum and leading to the German International Abitur (DIA). Situated in Saraphi district, just outside Chiang Mai city, the rural campus sits amid rice fields and gardens, reflecting a close-knit community grounded in Christian values and multilingual education. German is the main language of instruction, complemented by English, Thai, French, and bilingual history and English-delivered physics . CDSC supports non‑native German speakers via tailored DaF/DaZ language programmes, enabling admission at all welcome levels. From Grades 5–6, students begin the “re:start” self‑organized learning model, using iPads, weekly coaching, and learning studios to develop autonomy. Signature initiatives include the CDSC‑Wald forest restoration project. Families value CDSC’s emphasis on academic progression, community‑oriented service, and personal responsibility development.
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