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One Hope International School is in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, in northern Thailand, close to the Myanmar border. The campus is set in a quiet, rural area with easy road connections to Chiang Rai city, which is about an hour’s drive away. The location offers proximity to the Golden Triangle region while remaining within reach of local amenities and transport links.
The school currently offers Kindergarten and Primary through Grade 6, with Grade 7 opened in August 2025 and Grade 8 opening in August 2026. High school will be phased in from 2027, starting with Grade 9 and adding a grade each year thereafter.
OHIS is a co-educational day school that also offers boarding for certain age groups. Limited details are available publicly about the boarding program.
OHIS offers support through its Family Center, providing academic assistance, behavioral guidance, and emotional counseling tailored to each family's needs
The school follows an American curriculum but is not formally affiliated with any specific country.
The school does not have any religious affiliations.
The school day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:20 PM, with snack breaks at 9:30 AM and 2:20 PM, and lunch at 11:20 AM. Mornings focus on core subjects, while afternoons include special subjects and extracurricular programs.
There is limited information available about the transportation services.
Application and Enrollment Fees
A non-refundable Assessment Fee of THB 2,500 is charged to evaluate a child’s English language skills. A one-time, non-refundable Entrance Fee is payable upon acceptance, varying by level: Kindergarten 1–2: THB 20,000; Kindergarten 3: THB 25,000; Grades 1–5: THB 35,000; Grades 6–7: THB 45,000.
Tuition Fees (per academic year)
Kindergarten 1–2: THB 175,000 (Term 1: THB 75,000, Term 2: THB 75,000; Annual Capital Fee: THB 15,000; Annual Books Fee: THB 7,000; Uniform: THB 3,000)
Kindergarten 3: THB 176,000 (same structure as above, Books Fee: THB 8,000)
Grades 1–3: THB 216,500 (Term 1: THB 90,000, Term 2: THB 90,000; Capital Fee: THB 25,000; Books Fee: THB 8,000; Uniform: THB 3,500)
Grades 4–5: THB 238,500 (Term 1: THB 100,000, Term 2: THB 100,000; Capital Fee: THB 25,000; Books Fee: THB 10,000; Uniform: THB 3,500)
Grades 6–7: THB 277,500 (Term 1: THB 115,000, Term 2: THB 115,000; Capital Fee: THB 30,000; Books Fee: THB 14,000; Uniform: THB 3,500)
Billing and Payment
Tuition is billed by term, with additional annual fees invoiced at the start of the year. Payment is typically made via bank transfer or other accepted school payment methods.
Boarding Fees
Boarding is offered, but no publicly available fee details are provided.
Refund Policy
Assessment and Entrance Fees are non-refundable. Tuition refund policies are not specified publicly.
One Hope International School (OHIS), nestled in Mae Sai near Thailand’s northern border, began welcoming students in September 2019. It delivers a Common Core–based American curriculum taught in English by native speakers. The school places emphasis on small class sizes—around 12 students on average—setting the stage for personal attention. OHIS serves children aged roughly 3 through elementary levels and will expand its middle school offerings: Grade 8 to follow in August 2026. Beyond that, they plan to open their high school beginning in 2027, starting with Grade 9 and adding grades annually. The campus includes dedicated science, art, music, and Apple technology studios, along with sports facilities like a swimming pool, gymnasium, and courts. Boarding is available, and a school bus service exists. The school maintains an inclusive mission, welcoming students of all nationalities, backgrounds, and religions.
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