Thailand, Chiang Mai
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| Name | Age | Fee | Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 3 | 3 | 290,000 THB | ECC |
| Age 4 | 4 | 290,000 THB | ECC |
| Age 5 | 5 | 290,000 THB | ECC |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 385,000 THB | Lower Elementary |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 385,000 THB | Lower Elementary |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 385,000 THB | Lower Elementary |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 402,500 THB | Upper Elementary |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 402,500 THB | Upper Elementary |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 435,600 THB | Middle School |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 435,600 THB | Middle School |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 435,600 THB | Middle School |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 496,800 THB | High School |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 496,800 THB | High School |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 496,800 THB | High School |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 496,800 THB | High School |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 5,000 THB | Non‑refundable |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 66,000 THB | Non‑refundable |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Sibling Discount | 20,000 THB | THB 10,000 per semester discount for second child onward |
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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