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Nakornpayap International School was founded in 1993 and is the oldest secular international school in Chiang Mai operating on a U.S.-style curriculum adapted for its diverse global student body. The school is privately owned and governed by a seven-member Governing Board, with an Administration Team responsible for daily operations and strategic implementation.
The student body represents approximately 30 different nationalities, providing a multicultural environment that is central to the school’s identity. Community life is supported through events such as International Day, art shows, music performances, science fairs, and other collaborative school‑wide activities that engage students across grade levels.
The school’s Parent‑Teacher‑Student Association (PTSA) facilitates a range of parent involvement activities. These include serving as room parents to support classroom communication, organizing class‑specific events such as themed parties, and coordinating parent‑teacher‑student meetings to support school life. The PTSA platform (via Google Sites) also offers parent resources like grade ambassadors, a parent marketplace, MAP testing information, and feedback surveys to strengthen community engagement.
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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