Chiang Rai International Christian School is a American Curriculum / Christian Curriculum school in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Founded in 1998. It serves 150 students for students aged 5–18. Annual tuition ranges from $4,480 to $4,480 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Servant Member Program: tuition reduction for families of full-time Christian workers who volunteer at the school. Financial Aid Program: temporary tuition assistance for returning families experiencing unexpected financial hardship, awarded at the Head of School's discretion. Multi-Child Discount: 10% tuition discount for each additional child after the first; cannot be combined with other discounts.
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
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About
Chiang Rai International Christian School (CRICS) is a family learning community founded in 1998, serving the servant in Northern Thailand by providing quality, innovative, affordable, family-oriented English Christian Education. The school serves Christian families and teachers from around the world who want to participate in building the Kingdom of God in Thailand. CRICS offers elementary and secondary programs with support services for students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
CRICS is a small, faith-rooted co-educational day school with an average class size of 15 and total enrolment of around 150 students. It combines an American curriculum with a Christian ethos, embedding Bible classes, weekly chapel, outdoor education camp, and service learning into daily school life. The school offers targeted support for English Language Learners and students with learning differences through its Academic Success Program.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 2 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 3 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 4 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 5 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 6 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 7 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 8 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 9 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 10 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 11 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Grade 12 | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
| Kindergarten | THB 160,000~$ 4,384 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 160,000. Application fee: $42.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete required assessments: WIDA MODEL English fluency test for non-native English speakers (THB 1,500); readiness check for Kindergarten–Grade 2 (THB 300); MAP tests in Math, Reading, and Language Arts for Grades 3–12 (THB 1,000). 2. Submit full application packet by March 1, including online application, fee, and supporting documents. 3. Await review by the Admissions Evaluation Committee; decisions typically issued by March 31. 4. Upon acceptance, follow next steps including campus visits or interviews if needed.
Admissions Details
Student Life
Students wear a school uniform shirt purchased at the school, paired with their choice of modest pants, skirts, or shorts.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
No explicit mental wellbeing programs are mentioned. Peer mentoring (buddies system), student council, enrichment electives, and community-building activities provide some emotional and interpersonal support.
CRICS maintains a child protection policy requiring all staff and volunteers to complete annual training and police background checks. The policy addresses harassment, bullying, abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect), and self-harm, with mandated reporting, structured investigation processes, and student and parent education.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary | — | |
| Elementary | — |
School Background
Governed by a Governing Board; board formed in 2007 to guide school registration and development. Tuition reviewed and approved annually by the CRICS Governing Board.
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