Ambassador Bilingual Academy is a American Curriculum / Thai Curriculum school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 2001. Annual tuition ranges from $4,186 to $6,681 USD.
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Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 4,186–$ 6,681 per year.
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
About
Ambassador Bilingual Academy (ABA) is a co-educational day school in Mae Hia, Chiang Mai, Thailand, serving students aged approximately 1.5 to 18 years (Nursery through Grade 12). Part of the Ambassador Education Group, ABA offers a bilingual Thai–English curriculum blending Thailand's national core curriculum with elements of the California (USA) curriculum, with all core academic subjects taught in English. The school emphasises project-based learning, life skills, and character development within a growing, internationally diverse community.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ABA offers a bilingual Thai–English curriculum combining Thailand's Basic Education Core Curriculum with elements of the California (USA) curriculum. All core academic subjects are taught in English with daily Thai instruction integrated. The school emphasises project-based learning, life skills, character development, and leadership through initiatives like the Student Council.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K3 EEP | THB 136,000~$ 3,726 |
| Grade 6 EP | THB 136,000~$ 3,726 |
| Grade 12 EP | THB 156,000~$ 4,274 |
| Grade 6 EEP | THB 170,000~$ 4,658 |
| Grades 1–5 EP | THB 136,000~$ 3,726 |
| Grades 1–5 EEP | THB 170,000~$ 4,658 |
| Grades 7–11 EP | THB 156,000~$ 4,274 |
| K3 EP (5–6 yrs) | THB 114,000~$ 3,123 |
| Preschool–K2 EEP | THB 136,000~$ 3,726 |
| K1–K2 EP (3–5 yrs) | THB 114,000~$ 3,123 |
| Preschool EP (1.6–3 yrs) | THB 114,000~$ 3,123 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 149,500 - 238,600. Application fee: $980.
Admissions Process
- 1Campus Visit & Tour — schedule a visit to tour the campus and meet the admissions team. 2. Application Submission — complete the ABA Application Form and submit with parent ID/passport, student ID/passport, birth certificate, four 2″ photographs, and recent transcripts (elementary and above). 3. Review & Admission Outcome — admissions team reviews documents and notifies of outcome. 4. Enrollment — pay required fees and complete registration steps.
Admissions Details
School Day
Kindergarten: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Elementary: 8:45 am – 4:00 pm. Secondary: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Morning break around 10:15–10:30 am, lunch around 12:00–12:40 pm, afternoon break around 2:15–2:30 pm. After-school clubs run 4:00–5:00 pm.
Student Life
Uniforms are required; costs range from THB 1,500–4,000 depending on level.
The school has a Shark Cafe on campus offering beverages and snacks. A lunch fee of THB 6,000 per semester applies for most levels, and THB 7,000 per semester for Grades 7–12 in the Bilingual Program.
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School Background
Part of The Ambassador Education Group.