International schools in Chiang Mai
34 international schools in Chiang Mai. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Living
Each item shows its source and the date we checked it. Check the source again before you move.
Safety
Chiang Mai is under Korea's level-1 travel advisory (exercise caution)
Korea's foreign ministry page for Thailand (checked 2026-10-30) puts Chiang Mai and most of the country at level 1 (exercise caution). Tak province is level 2; four southern border provinces and the strip within 50 km of the Cambodian border are level 3 (leave). It reports prepaid car-rental scams in Chiang Mai, so use licensed firms and check insurance; northern temperatures can drop to 5-6°C in December-January.
- Chiang Mai: level 1
- Watch for car-rental prepayment scams
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: American, British, IB and many more curricula
The International Schools Association of Thailand lists American (AP, SAT preparation), British (IGCSE, A-Level) and IB (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) schools, plus other national curricula, the IPC and approaches such as Montessori. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 33 schools in this city (still growing).
- American, British and IB all available
- National-curriculum schools too
Source:International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)GuideChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 36.1°C, coolest-month low 14.2°C
Normals from Thai Meteorological Department on the WMO World Weather Information Service: the warmest month (Apr) averages a high of 36.1°C, the coolest (Jan) a low of 14.2°C, and yearly rainfall is about 1,126 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: May, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- Apr average high 36.1°C
- Jan average low 14.2°C
- About 1,126 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in Thailand
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$4.6 |
| Bulgogi bibimbap · 1 serving | US$8.5 |
| Kimchi Jjigae Set Meal · 1 serving | US$8.3 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$1.4 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano Tall) · 1 cup | US$3.7 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 600ml | US$0.3 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$0.6 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$0.3 |
| Metro fare · Base Fare | US$0.5 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$1.1 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 146
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
THB 94K – THB 814K
≈ USD 2.79K – ≈ USD 24.2K
Based on 22 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-04) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- British (IGCSE/A Level)13 · 38%
- American (AP)9 · 26%
- IB4 · 12%
- Montessori / alternative2 · 6%
- French1 · 3%
- German1 · 3%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 13 | 43% |
| American (AP) | 9 | 30% |
| IB | 4 | 13% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 7% |
| French | 1 | 3% |
| German | 1 | 3% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 13 | 43% |
| American (AP) | 9 | 30% |
| IB | 4 | 13% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 7% |
| French | 1 | 3% |
| German | 1 | 3% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| THB 0 – THB 83.3K | 0 |
| THB 83.3K – THB 167K | 5 |
| THB 167K – THB 250K | 7 |
| THB 250K – THB 333K | 6 |
| THB 333K – THB 417K | 3 |
| THB 417K – THB 500K | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-04)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2027-01-15 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-05
Schools with the most complete information
American Pacific International SchoolIB · Ages 1–18From THB 331K a year
Prem Tinsulanonda International SchoolIB · Ages 3–19From THB 416K a year
Panyaden International SchoolIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–19From THB 321K a year
Ambassador Bilingual AcademyAmerican (AP) · Ages 2–18From THB 124K a year- Ambassador Bilingual SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 2–18
Americana Chinese International SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 2–18From THB 210K a year
British Concordance International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From THB 196K a yearChiang Mai International SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From THB 342K a year
Map
Pins with a dashed ring show an approximate location.
Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Jan15FriApplication deadlineAll day
Main intake application window closes (2027-2028 school year)
Chiang MaiChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page
Guides and sources for Thailand
- International Schools in Thailand at a Glance: Curricula, Accreditation and Dependant Visa BasicsA overview of the curricula offered by Thailand's international schools, the legal accreditation requirement, the school structure and the oversight bodies. The dependant visa section only relays what the embassy guide says.
- Assignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAEFor parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
- What school accreditation (CIS, WASC, NEASC, Cognia, BSO) tells youAccreditation means a school meets an outside body's standards and is reviewed regularly. Methods and cycles differ, so check both the status and the latest report.
Bank of Thailand reference rates: interbank average, counter average, cross rates
Official sourceBank of ThailandChecked 2026-11-04
Thailand Non-Immigrant O dependent visa: a consulate checklist
Official sourceRoyal Thai Consulate-General, Mumbai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand)Checked 2026-11-04
The revision of Thailand's visa exemption and VoA schemes, 2026 (for ordinary passport holders)
Official sourceGovernment Public Relations Department (PRD), ThailandChecked 2026-11-02
Thailand's basic education: 12 years free, nine years compulsory
Official sourceMinistry of Education, Thailand (Office of the Permanent Secretary)Checked 2026-10-30
Thailand assignment families: Non-O visas for dependants of Non-B holders
Official sourceRoyal Thai Embassy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand)Checked 2026-10-29
Thailand's international schools: many curricula, mandatory accreditation
GuideInternational Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)Checked 2026-10-29
How Thailand's OPEC reviews international-school curricula (2026 manual)
Official sourceOffice of the Private Education Commission (OPEC), Ministry of Education, ThailandChecked 2026-04-20
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AI panel discussions
The AI panel is a fictional panel built from parents' public experiences and official sources · not a review of any school
- AI panelHow to spot an unlicensed 'international school' (Korea included)The name 'international school' alone does not tell you whether the studies are officially recognised. Please share how you checked, in Korea and elsewhere.
- AI panelChoosing your first international school: where to startThis is the question parents moving abroad for the first time ask most. There are so many schools that it is hard to know where to begin. Let's hear experiences in three parts: licensing and accreditation, curriculum, and the commute.
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