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Panyaden International School is located in the Hang Dong district, about 15 minutes south of Chiang Mai city centre, in a semi-rural setting surrounded by rice fields and greenery. It is accessible by local road networks, with parents commonly using a car, bicycle, or a parent‑organised bus.
The school offers education from Nursery (about age 2) through Early Years (Kindergarten), Primary, Middle School (Years 7–9), and Secondary through to Year 13 (IB Diploma).
Panyaden is a fully co‑educational day school.
Panyaden provides language support for students needing extra help in English (ESL) or Thai (TSL). These services are assessed via WIDA tools and delivered through co‑teaching models.
The school has no formal country affiliation.
The school is not affiliated with any particular religion; however, Buddhist values are integrated into daily life and learning, reflecting Thai cultural traditions.
School hours in Early Years run approximately 08:20–15:15, with optional after‑school clubs until 16:00–17:00.
Panyaden does not operate its own bus; however, there is a parent‑organised school bus coordinated via the Friends of Panyaden group.
Application Fee: THB 3,000 (non-refundable, payable at the time of application)
Admissions Fee: THB 65,000 (non-refundable, payable upon acceptance to confirm a seat)
Security Deposit
Nursery – Year 6: THB 5,000 (refundable)
Year 7 – 13: THB 15,000 (refundable)
Note: deposits are refunded upon withdrawal with required notice and deduction of any outstanding fees.
Annual Tuition Fees
Nursery – Kindergarten 2: THB 303,000
Year 1 – 2: THB 331,000
Year 3 – 4: THB 370,000
Year 5 – 6: THB 380,000
Year 7 – 9: THB 443,000
Year 10 – 11: THB 466,000
Year 12 – 13 (IB Diploma): THB 571,000
Sibling Discount
2nd child: 10%
3rd child or more: 15%
Note: discounts apply automatically and are adjusted if enrollment changes during the year.
Language Support Services
EAL (English): THB 25,000 per term (max 6 terms)
TAL (Thai): THB 17,000 per term (max 2 terms)
Other Charges
IB Exam Fees (Year 13): Approx. THB 32,000
University postage (Years 12–13): THB 1,500–2,500 per application
Transcript reprints: THB 300 per additional copy
Refund Policy
Annual payment: Only Term 2 refundable if withdrawal occurs during Term 1
Term payment: No refunds after term begins
Medical withdrawals are considered case by case
No refund for dismissal or force majeure closures
Payment Options
Bank transfer, Credit/debit cards, AMEX, and Alipay/WeChat Pay.
Late fees: 1.5% monthly interest charged daily from term start for overdue payments
Panyaden International School, located just south of Chiang Mai in Hang Dong district, is a bilingual day school serving children aged 2 to 18. Established in May 2011. From Years 1–6, students follow the British‑aligned International Primary Curriculum alongside Thai culture and language instruction. Years 7–9 engage with the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), which prepares them for the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. The school community includes around 405 students representing more than 30 nationalities, taught by bilingual Thai and English‑speaking teachers. The curriculum emphasises values such as respect, responsibility, and environmental mindfulness, drawn from Buddhist principles. A notable feature is the combination of service and sustainability projects integrated across stages. The IB Diploma is offered by authorised faculty, and the school’s green campus environment and values-based approach are foundational and unique.
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