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Thailand, Chiang Mai
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1. Submit application and documents
Complete form and provide documents such as prior reports, birth certificate, passport, vaccination record, and photo ID.
2. Assessment test & interview
Applicants attend a scheduled assessment focusing on English (reading & writing) and mathematics, followed by an interview.
3. Admission decision
NIS evaluates academic records, behaviour, assessment, and attendance. Families are notified within 5–7 working days.
4. Offer and contract
Successful applicants receive a written offer and contract to sign.
5. Payment and enrolment
Upon acceptance, the finance office sends an invoice. Payment is due within seven working days to secure admission.
The school does not have a waitlist.
The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.
Nakornpayap International School (NIS) in Chiang Mai, Thailand, was founded in 1993. The school follows a US‑based curriculum aligned with Common Core and Massachusetts standards, and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Grades 11–12. Set on a leafy 17‑acre campus in San Phisuea, just a few kilometres east of downtown Chiang Mai, it provides modern facilities including science labs, computer labs, art and music rooms, a gym, pool, and full‑size football field. NIS serves children aged 3 to 19 in small classes with around 619 students enrolled. Instruction is in English, with Thai language & culture, and options in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese as world languages. NIS is particularly known for its AP offerings, strong STEM programs, vibrant sports teams, and active participation in arts and service campaigns such as International Day and the UN‑aligned sustainability initiatives.
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