Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai (CDSC) is a German International Abitur (DIA) school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 1994. Annual tuition ranges from $3,892 to $12,040 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 3,892–$ 12,040 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
Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai (CDSC) is a recognized German school abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offering education from kindergarten through secondary school culminating in the German International Abitur (DIA). Supported by the Federal Office for Foreign Affairs (BfAA), the school operates under the motto 'Living and learning together hand in hand', emphasizing community and personal development grounded in Christian values. The school also provides a German preparation course for students starting without prior knowledge of the German language.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
CDSC is an officially recognized German school abroad offering the German International Abitur (DIA), enabling access to international universities. It features a multilingual environment with German, English, Thai, and French instruction. From Grades 5–6, the innovative 're:start' self-organized learning model uses iPads, weekly coaching, and learning studios to develop student autonomy. The school runs the CDSC-Wald forest restoration project as a signature community initiative, and supports non-native German speakers through DaF/DaZ language programmes enabling admission at all levels.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 9-10 | THB 264,000~$ 7,233 |
| Flex-Grade 4 | THB 217,000~$ 5,945 |
| Grades 5-6 GFL | THB 301,000~$ 8,247 |
| Grades 7-8 GFL | THB 321,000~$ 8,795 |
| Grades 5-6 Regular | THB 225,000~$ 6,164 |
| Grades 7-8 Regular | THB 244,000~$ 6,685 |
| Grades 10-12 Regular | THB 284,000~$ 7,781 |
| Preschool (full-day) | THB 139,000~$ 3,808 |
| Preschool (half-day) | THB 121,000~$ 3,315 |
| Grades 10-12 French Intensive | THB 391,000~$ 10,712 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 139,000 - 430,000. Application fee: $1,400.
Admissions Process
- 1Arrange an introductory meeting with the principal or relevant head of school. 2. Participate in evaluation if required (German, English, mathematics, or other subjects depending on age and background). 3. Submit required documents: passport copies for child and guardian, recent school reports (2 years or all reports from Grade 5 onward). 4. Receive decision and pay enrollment fees and security deposit to confirm admission. 5. (Optional) For students aged 10–12 without prior German knowledge, a 6-month German Preparation Course is available before placement into Grade 5.
Admissions Details
The school does not have a waitlist.
School Day
Kindergarten runs from 07:50 to either 13:00 (half-day) or 15:30 (full-day, Fridays until 13:30). The school day includes morning classes, a lunch break, and after-school sessions. Afternoon care is available until 15:30, with optional workshops from 15:30 to 17:00.
Student Life
A mandatory annual lunch fee of THB 10,000 applies to kindergarten students.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school emphasises community, Christian values, and individual attention, but does not publicly mention dedicated mental health services, counselling programmes, or staff roles specifically for student mental wellbeing.
The school references values of respect, responsibility, and community in its mission, but does not publicly disclose specific safeguarding or child-protection policies, procedures, or named responsible staff.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | EYFS | — |
| Secondary School | German International Abitur | School offers German International Abitur (DIA) |
| Elementary School | German National Curriculum | — |
School Background
Recognized German school abroad, supported by the German Federal Foreign Office (BfAA) for personnel and funding, and the Marburg Mission Foundation.
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