Chiang Mai International School is a USA / AP school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 1985. It serves 500 students for students aged 4–18. Annual tuition ranges from $9,111 to $15,473 USD.
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Scholarships Available
1. Outstanding Senior Scholarship Award: A merit-based scholarship sponsored by the CMIS Parent Teacher Group (PTG), offering a cash award of THB 35,000 annually to a graduating senior who demonstrates academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. 2. Missionary Tuition Discount: A reduced tuition rate for families engaged in full-time Christian missionary work, verified with the school.
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
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About
Chiang Mai International School (CMIS) is a Christian international school in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offering educational excellence from Preschool through Grade 12. The school welcomes students from 30 different countries in a caring community that respects and celebrates diversity. CMIS emphasizes personal, social, spiritual, intellectual, artistic, and physical growth through academic programs and student life activities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
CMIS is a long-established Christian-heritage international school in central Chiang Mai offering an American standards-based curriculum from Preschool through Grade 12, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the AP Capstone Diploma. The school has a diverse international student body with no required religious background, small class sizes, and a cohesive single campus. It is WASC-accredited and approved by the Thai Ministry of Education.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 6-8 | THB 441,300~$ 12,090 |
| Grades 9-12 | THB 552,600~$ 15,140 |
| Preschool 3-4 | THB 325,400~$ 8,915 |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 | THB 406,500~$ 11,137 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 325,400 - 552,600. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Book an Open House or campus visit. 2. Submit the online application form and documents (passport, school reports for last 2 years, teacher recommendation, birth certificate, immunization records, learning assessments if relevant). 3. Admissions review and eligibility check. 4. Pay the application fee and confirm testing. 5. Attend entrance assessments on campus or remotely. 6. Receive an admission decision. 7. Complete the enrollment process by submitting required forms and paying the enrollment fee.
Admissions Details
CMIS does not operate a formal numbered waitlist. When a grade level reaches capacity, a priority-based consideration system is used, favouring Christian missionary families, CMIS staff children, diplomatic or consular families, returning former CMIS families, NGO or non-profit families, and siblings of current students, before all other applicants on a space-available basis.
School Day
School begins at 7:40 AM and ends at 2:35 PM.
Student Life
CMIS does not require uniforms. Students must dress modestly and sensibly, with clothing respectful of Thai culture. PE attire is required in designated grades: Grades 1–8 wear CMIS sports shorts and shirts, and Grades 10–12 wear appropriate PE attire.
Preschool through Grade 4 participate in the CMIS Lunch Program with fixed menus; students may also pack food from home. Grades 5–12 generally purchase lunch from the cafeteria, though lunch from home is also possible.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
CMIS includes counselors and a wellness coach on its staff, suggesting some support for student mental health. No specific SEL programmes or frameworks are publicly described on the school website.
All staff are required to pass background and police checks as part of the hiring process.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | American Diploma | — |
| High School (Grades 9-12) | Advanced Placement | External AP Exam Registration offered |
School Background
private
Christian