American Pacific International School is a IB PYP / IB MYP / IB Diploma school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 2014. Annual tuition ranges from $3,207 to $10,735 USD.
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American Pacific International School (APIS) is an IB Continuum school located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school features a residential program and serves students from 22 nationalities across its Main Campus and Primary Campus. APIS emphasizes student-centered learning, critical thinking, and meaningful experiences.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
APIS Primary Campus delivers the IB Primary Years Programme with inquiry-based learning structured around six transdisciplinary themes, culminating in the PYP Exhibition in Grade 6. It is part of an IB Continuum school offering PYP through MYP and Diploma, ensuring seamless progression. The campus serves a diverse, co-educational community of over 400 students in suburban Chiang Mai.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K3 | THB 271,800~$ 7,447 |
| K1-K2 | THB 254,500~$ 6,973 |
| Grade 3 | THB 299,950~$ 8,218 |
| Grade 4 | THB 306,800~$ 8,405 |
| Grade 5 | THB 315,000~$ 8,630 |
| Grade 6 | THB 383,400~$ 10,504 |
| Nursery | THB 238,700~$ 6,540 |
| Grade 1-2 | THB 280,200~$ 7,677 |
| Pre-Nursery | THB 114,550~$ 3,138 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 114,550 - 383,400. Application fee: $84.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit completed application form with prior school records and documentation. 2. Attend interview and placement testing scheduled by the school based on age and academic history. 3. Application review — decisions may be accepted, deferred, or waitlisted; parents notified by email or letter. 4. Receive acceptance and school contract to sign and return. 5. Finalize enrollment upon return of signed documents and payment of invoice.
Admissions Details
No publicly published waitlist; admissions are competitive and places are limited, making early application advisable.
Boarding Life
Weekly boarding between the Primary Campus and Main Campus, Monday morning to Friday evening, with three meals a day and snacks provided.
Weekly residential option between the Primary Campus and the Main Campus, running Monday morning to Friday evening, including three meals a day and snacks. Day-student transport between campuses is also available.
School Day
Specific daily schedules are not published; the school follows a typical IB day schedule with lessons in the morning and afternoon separated by breaks and a lunch period.
Student Life
Lunch is provided and a lunch menu is published. Lunch and snacks cost THB 23,600–26,550 for Grades 1–6 and are included in tuition fees for Pre-Nursery through K2.
Wellbeing & Safety
The counselling and guidance programme supports students' mental wellbeing through personalised guidance, small-group or individual sessions, and collaboration with parents and school staff, aiming to help children be happy and confident learners.
The school conducts background and police checks as part of staff recruitment. Detailed safeguarding policies specific to the Primary Campus are not published on the website.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (IB PYP) | IB PYP | — |
| Middle School (IB MYP) | IB MYP | — |
| High School (IB Diploma) | IB Diploma | — |
School Background
Privately owned; license holder is Bua Palarit. Head of School is Stacey Gailey; Primary Campus Director is Ladda A. Mahidi.