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The school offers German-language education from kindergarten through elementary and secondary school, culminating in the German International Abitur (DIA). It is a recognized German school abroad and receives personnel and funding support from the Federal Office for Foreign Affairs (BfAA). A German Preparation Course helps newcomers with no German background, and DaZ/DaF language support is provided to help multilingual students participate in regular classes. The German International Abitur examinations test physics in English and emphasize foreign language study within the curriculum. Goethe-Zertifikat options are available for non-native German speakers (B1 in 7th–8th grade, B2 in 9th–10th grade).
Students sing, dance, play, and paint as part of daily life at CDSC.
The primary teaching language is German, with English and Thai taught from the first grade. French begins in 6th grade; history is taught bilingually in English and German starting in 8th grade, and physics is taught entirely in English from 10th grade. Thai Language and Culture (TLC) covers two lessons per week and is mandatory through 8th grade, with Thai Intensive offering additional lessons for Thai mother-tongue students. The German International Abitur framework and language offerings include Göethe certificates (B1 in 7th–8th, B2 in 9th–10th).
Extracurricular activities include CMAC participation (Chiang Mai Athletic Conference) with regular team and individual sports competitions, and after-school options such as Afternoon Care and Workshops. The library offers access to about 6,000 resources for students, and remedial teaching is available to address individual learning needs.
CDSC is a permanent CMAC member, emphasizing sports and team spirit. After school, students participate in supervised activities during Afternoon Care and choose from multiple Workshops in the late afternoon. The library and remedial services support student well-being and academic progress.
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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