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Thailand, Chiang Mai
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Initial interview
Parents and students meet with the English Language Specialist. Students entering Key Stage 2 (Year 3) or higher complete assessments in English, Mathematics, and Science as appropriate for their level.
Complete application form & pay fee
If successful in the interview, submit the application form and pay the non-refundable 6,000 THB application and placement test fee.
Placement Test
Tests are scheduled at the beginning or end of the day. Younger students (Early Years, Years 1–2) join classroom activities for assessment.
Acceptance Decision
The Principal recommends, and the Director makes the final admission decision.
Enrollment
Following acceptance, complete enrollment forms, pay the enrollment fee and tuition (due one week before term start), and receive a copy of the Parent Handbook.
VCIS operates a rolling admissions policy. If space is available and assessment criteria are met, children may join at any time during the year. However, entry into Year 9, Year 10, and Year 12 is restricted to the beginning of the school year.
The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.
Varee Chiangmai International School (VCIS) in Chiang Mai, Thailand, established its international programme in 2010 serving students aged 2 to 18. VCIS follows the British national curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and Cambridge AS & A Levels in Years 12–13. Located on Mahidol Road in the Nong Hoi district, the school sits within a green Chiang Mai neighbourhood approximately 10–15 minutes from downtown Chiang Mai. Instruction is in English, with Thai and Mandarin taught in Primary; and Thai, Mandarin, and German offered in Secondary Venture Campus International School, VCIS features dedicated digital learning resources—classroom-connected devices, three computer labs, and a 3D-printing facility—with subjects like visual arts, drama, and design built into the curriculum from Year 1 to Year 13. The school supports the Duke of Edinburgh Award, student council leadership, community service programmes, and formal careers education, helping students prepare for university applications globally.
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