Chiang Rai International School

Muang District, Chiang Rai, ThailandLicensed
  • AP
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About

Christian international school in Chiang Rai, Thailand, established in 2010. Offers an English-language education from preschool to Grade 12 with a focus on character, academics and global learning.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Info checked 2026-11-08 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    AP

  • Students

    372

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

Grades
K – 12
Founded
2010
Religion
christian

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

GradePer semester
KindergartenTHB 67,700
Grade 1 - 3THB 86,900
Grade 4 - 6THB 99,800
Grade 7 - 9THB 112,200
Grade 10 - 12THB 124,100

The school's document states 2 payments per year.

One-off costs

Application fee
THB 5,000
Enrolment fee
THB 80,000

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Entry process
Interview
Sibling discount
10% on tuition for second child, 15% for third child

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedAP
  • AP

    High school, by subject · Ages 15–18

    College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Sport
  • Service

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

English support (EAL)
Yes
Mother-tongue programmes
Thai
Boarding
Yes

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Library
  • Boarding

Sports

  • Golf
  • Swimming

Arts

  • Music

After-school activities

  • Golf program
  • MUN
  • Music
  • Community service

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Accreditation and memberships

Source: Read from the school's website

Accreditations
WASC
Memberships
ISAT

Licence

Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).

More details

Source: Read from the school's website

Diving deeper

  • Boarding arrangements

    Boarding is offered, with a dorm parent overseeing the residence.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Food options

    Publishes the school lunch menu.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Governance and ownership

    Led by a director and head of school, with a deputy head and department heads. The page lists leadership qualifications.

    • Director
    • Head of School
    • Deputy Head of School

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

  • Curriculum

    Offers a range of Advanced Placement courses across maths, sciences, humanities and arts, alongside Thai and world language departments.

    • AP Capstone
    • AP Research
    • AP Seminar
    • AP Psychology
    • AP Biology
    • AP Chemistry
    • AP Calculus AB
    • AP Computer Science A
    • AP Statistics
    • AP Drawing

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic calendar
    Open link

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wellbeing

  • Special educational needs (SEN)

    Has a special needs teacher and a student services team to support students with learning needs.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • English as an additional language (EAL)

    Offers an English Language Development (ELD) program with dedicated ELD teachers for students learning English.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Mental wellbeing

    A school-wide counsellor and staff with wellness counselling qualifications support students' emotional wellbeing.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

  • History

    Established in Chiang Rai in 2010 and described as the first international school in the city.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Community

    Shares school community events such as House Day, the Wai Kru Ceremony and International Day.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

  • Facilities overview

    Purpose-built campus with a swimming pool, playground, science and innovation space, and library and learning centre.

    • Swimming pool
    • Playground
    • Science & Innovation space
    • Library & Learning Center

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Sports facilities

    Has a swimming pool and a golf program, and holds sports days and other sports activities.

    • Swimming pool
    • Golf program
    • Sports day

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic facilities

    Includes a library and learning centre and a science and innovation space.

    • Library & Learning Center
    • Science & Innovation space

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

  • Cultural and language

    Holds events such as International Day that showcase different countries and cultures.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Community and service

    Has a community service programme.

    • Community service

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

  • Language provision

    Teaching is in English, with a Thai department and a world language department offering options such as Chinese and French.

    • English
    • Thai
    • Chinese
    • French

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

  • Accreditations

    Holds WASC accreditation and is a member of ISAT. Also lists WIDA, College Board, and a Common Sense School recognition.

    • WASC
    • ISAT
    • WIDA
    • College Board
    • Common Sense School

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

  • Admissions

    Applicants attend an interview and entrance assessment before an offer. Grades 1-12 can be assessed online; kindergarten must be on campus.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

496 Moo 5, Rimkok Sub-District, Muang District, Chiang Rai 57100

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