Prem Tinsulanonda International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
- +1
Per yearabout USD 12.4K–24.3K
THB 416K–814K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
International IB World School in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offering day and boarding places on a 100-acre campus with a farm and forest school. Programmes run from Early Years to Grade 12, including the IB Careers-Related Programme and an Intensive English Programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–19
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Early Years – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 34
- Founded
- 2001
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Years 1–3 | THB 416,000≈ USD 12.4K |
| Grade 1 | THB 446,000≈ USD 13.3K |
| Grade 2–3 | THB 490,000≈ USD 14.6K |
| Grade 4–5 | THB 604,000≈ USD 18K |
| Grade 6–7 | THB 730,000≈ USD 21.8K |
| Grade 8 | THB 772,000≈ USD 23K |
| Grade 9–12 | THB 814,000≈ USD 24.3K |
| Intensive English Programme (IEP) | THB 696,000≈ USD 20.7K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years 1–3 | THB 416,000 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Grade 1 | THB 446,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Grade 2–3 | THB 490,000 (about USD 14.6K) |
| Grade 4–5 | THB 604,000 (about USD 18K) |
| Grade 6–7 | THB 730,000 (about USD 21.8K) |
| Grade 8 | THB 772,000 (about USD 23K) |
| Grade 9–12 | THB 814,000 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Intensive English Programme (IEP) | THB 696,000 (about USD 20.7K) |
Source: school website (ptis.ac.th) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Prem Tinsulanonda International School (this school) | THB 416,000 (about USD 12.4K) | THB 814,000 (about USD 24.3K) |
| American Pacific International School | THB 330,750 (about USD 9.86K) | THB 524,800 (about USD 15.6K) |
| Panyaden International School | THB 321,000 (about USD 9.57K) | THB 594,000 (about USD 17.7K) |
| Unity Concord International School | THB 201,600 (about USD 6.01K) | THB 386,400 (about USD 11.5K) |
| Singapore International School Chiangmai | THB 324,300 (about USD 9.67K) | THB 564,300 (about USD 16.8K) |
| SBS International School Chiangmai | THB 217,900 (about USD 6.49K) | THB 370,300 (about USD 11K) |
Source: school website (ptis.ac.th) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 6,000
- Capital levy
- THB 130,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 33
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Sports field
- Theatre
- Makerspace
- Boarding
Sports
- Football
- Swimming
- Golf
- Tennis
- Athletics
- Dance
Arts
- Visual arts
- Design
- Music
- Drama
After-school activities
- Exploria
- Prem Music Academy
- Prem Swimming Academy
- Traidhos Golf Academy
- Traidhos Tennis Academy
- Prem Fitness Centre
- Three-Generation Cooking School
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS
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 students live in clusters with 24/7 staff supervision, a boarding lounge, on-site clinics and a 24/7 security team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs the full IB range: Early Years, PYP, MYP, Diploma Programme and the Careers-Related Programme, plus Prem-specific courses.
- Early Years
- Primary Years Programme
- Middle Years Programme
- Diploma Programme
- Careers-Related Programme
- Prem Diploma
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The 2026 IB Diploma average was 33 points. The school reports 133 university offers for 2024 students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
An Intensive English Programme for ages 8 to 14 builds English skills to prepare students for mainstream classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2001, the school describes itself as Thailand's first to offer all four IB programmes to boarding and day students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises a close-knit community of students, teachers and families, with volunteer parent ambassadors across grades and cultures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent, School, Community group runs a monthly Meet Up on the first Tuesday, workshops and parent ambassador roles.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A 100-acre campus with a three-generation farm, forest school, outdoor learning spaces, arts centre and library.
- Three-Generation Farm
- Forest School
- Prem Arts Centre
- Library and Learning Resource Centre
- Auditorium and Amphitheater
- Community Market Area
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include an Olympic-sized pool, football fields, gymnasium, running track, dance studio and golf and tennis academies.
- Olympic-sized Swimming Pool
- Football Fields
- Gymnasium
- Running Track
- Dance Studio
- Traidhos Golf Academy
- Traidhos Tennis Academy
- Prem Fitness Centre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
The library holds over 27,000 print and digital books and a makerspace, plus a DP study area and Junior School reading zone.
- Library (27,000+ books)
- Mom Tri's Creativity Hub (makerspace)
- DP Learning Area
- Junior School Reading Zone
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Extra spaces include a cooking school, nature trails, the farm and a community market area.
- Three-Generation Cooking School
- Nature Trails and Walking Paths
- Three-Generation Farm
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Offers visual arts and design studios, a music academy and drama activities through the Prem Arts Centre.
- Visual Arts Studios
- Design Studios
- Prem Music Academy
- Drama
- Artist Residency Thailand Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Community Learning Week includes service projects for local and global communities, built around community, action and fun.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Seven home languages are offered within the curriculum. The library holds English, Chinese, Korean, Thai and other language resources.
- English
- Chinese
- Korean
- Thai
- Japanese
- Bhutanese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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