American Pacific International School is a IB PYP / IB MYP / IB Diploma school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 1997. It serves 400 students for students aged 11–18. Annual tuition ranges from $8,820 to $13,994 USD.
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Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 8,820–$ 13,994 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
American Pacific International School (APIS) is an IB Continuum School located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school provides a student-centered learning environment with 64 qualified staff and represents 22 nationalities among its students and staff. APIS also offers a residential program and a variety of student services including counseling, English language learning, and learning support.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
APIS Main Campus is set in a rural mountainous environment 25 km southwest of Chiang Mai, surrounded by rice fields and foothills. The campus runs a signature 'Classroom Without Walls' (CWW) outdoor education initiative as a core part of the IB programme. Small class sizes of around 20 students serve a community of 400 students from more than 20 nationalities, with both day and residential boarding options available from Grade 5.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | THB 315,000~$ 8,630 |
| Grade 6 | THB 383,400~$ 10,504 |
| Grade 7 | THB 392,200~$ 10,745 |
| Grade 8 | THB 409,300~$ 11,214 |
| Grade 9 | THB 460,800~$ 12,625 |
| Grade 10 | THB 465,300~$ 12,748 |
| Grade 11 | THB 492,200~$ 13,485 |
| Grade 12 | THB 499,800~$ 13,693 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 315,000 - 499,800. Application fee: $112.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit a completed application form along with prior school records and documentation. 2. Attend interview and placement testing — APIS schedules assessments and/or screening based on the applicant's age and academic history. 3. Application review — after all documentation and testing, the school reviews the file; decisions may be accepted, deferred, or waitlisted, and parents are notified by email or letter. 4. Receive acceptance and contract — if admitted, students receive an offer letter and school contract to sign and return. 5. Finalize enrollment — once signed documents are returned, families receive an invoice and secure the place upon payment.
Admissions Details
Applications may result in a waitlisted decision; parents are notified by email or letter.
Boarding Life
Four residential boarding houses on campus offer weekly and full boarding options from Grade 5 onwards. Separate facilities are provided for boys and girls, overseen by a Residential Director. Laundry services are available (THB 13,500/year for Grades 7–12, or free use of laundry machines with own detergent).
The Main Campus operates a residential program with a Residential Director overseeing boarding life. Weekly and full boarding options are available from Grade 5 onwards, with separate facilities for boys and girls.
School Day
The school follows a typical IB day schedule with lessons in the morning and afternoon separated by breaks and a lunch period. Boarding students follow a separate supervised daily routine.
Student Life
Lunch is provided for all students. A Main Campus lunch menu is published on the school's website.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Counselors offer individual and group sessions and work through the advisory programme. They coordinate with teachers and families to craft student support plans addressing emotional, social, academic, and life-planning needs. Advisory lessons engage MYP students in team-building and career-related decision-making exercises.
All staff and applicants must provide detailed employment histories and police/background checks. Counselors conduct classroom lessons on child safeguarding, and responsibilities are shared across leadership, teaching, counseling, and support staff. No full policy document is posted online.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | IB PYP | — |
| Middle School | IB MYP | — |
| High School (Diploma) | IB Diploma | — |
School Background
Governed by the School Leadership Team, which includes a License Holder and a Head of School. Part of the American Pacific International School group.