Chiang Rai International School is a Advanced Placement (AP) / American Curriculum school in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Founded in 2010. It serves 238 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $4,767 to $11,329 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
The school does not publicly disclose any scholarship programmes on its website, though it reportedly posts about scholarships on social media.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 4,767–$ 11,329 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.
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About
Chiang Rai International School (CRIS) is a co-educational day and boarding school founded in 2010, situated on a 4.5-hectare campus in Northern Thailand's Rimkok sub-district, approximately 3 km north of Chiang Rai city centre. The school serves students from Preschool through Grade 12 following an American-based curriculum aligned with Common Core, NGSS, and AERO standards, with Advanced Placement courses at the high school level. CRIS offers an English Language Development programme for non-native speakers, separate boarding accommodation for boys and girls, and a range of co-curricular activities including Music, Art, Chinese, and Thai Language and Culture.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- STEM
- Academic Enrichment
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-3 | THB 166,800~$ 4,570 |
| Grades 4-6 | THB 192,600~$ 5,277 |
| Grades 7-9 | THB 217,400~$ 5,956 |
| Grades 10-12 | THB 241,200~$ 6,608 |
| Kindergarten | THB 128,400~$ 3,518 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 170,250 - 404,600. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online or printed application form. 2. School reserves an appointment slot for an admissions evaluation. 3. All applicants attend a short interview and entrance assessment (on campus or online for Grades 1-12; on campus only for Kindergarten 1-3). 4. Assessment covers school readiness, English proficiency, Math, and Science. 5. Supporting documents reviewed after passing evaluation. 6. If requirements are met, an official offer of enrolment is issued. An evaluation fee is payable before the assessment.
Admissions Details
Boarding Life
One boarding house divided into boys and girls halves. Boarders share twin rooms and are paired by House Parents. Boarding fee of THB 180,000 per year includes three meals daily, utilities, and laundry service. Secure campus with fingerprint access, 24-hour security, and video surveillance.
One boarding house on campus divided into two halves, one for boys and one for girls. Most boarders share twin rooms and are paired with a suitable roommate by House Parents. Each boarder belongs to a small family led by a senior student with a buddy system. The campus has fingerprint access, 24-hour security patrols, video surveillance, and regulated adult entry.
School Day
School day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A typical day begins at 7:45 a.m. Primary students are dismissed at 3:00 p.m. and Secondary students at 3:15 p.m.
Student Life
A single boarding house divided into two halves supervised by House Parents. Each boarder belongs to a small family group led by a senior student, fostering responsibility and community among boarders.
Lunch is provided daily with a published weekly menu for Preschool/Elementary and Middle/High School. A salad bar and seasonal fresh fruit are available daily. Boarding fees include three meals daily.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Pastoral care is provided in the boarding context through house parents, boarding assistants, and GAP staff who oversee welfare and encourage respectful, supportive relationships. A mentoring system helps new boarders settle in. No broader mental health initiatives are publicly detailed.
Boarding safety measures include fingerprint scanner access, 24-hour security patrols, video surveillance, and regulated entry for adults. First aid and nursing support are provided with procedures for illness, fire safety, and valuables management. Overarching safeguarding or child-protection policies beyond boarding are not publicly detailed.
Student Demographics
School Background
The school holds accreditation with ACS WASC and affiliations with ASEAN, ISAT, OPEC, ONESQA, and WIDA International. Ownership and governance structure are not publicly disclosed.