Grace International School is a American school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 1999. It serves 558 students for students aged 5–19. Annual tuition ranges from $8,246 to $10,108 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
GIS operates a Financial Assistance Program (FAP) offering tuition discounts to qualifying families, particularly international Christian workers, to help make education more affordable.
Key facts
About
Grace International School is a co-educational day school located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, serving students aged 5 to 19. The school follows an American curriculum and has a student population of 558 pupils.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Christian international school integrating biblical values into academic life; 37-acre campus south of Chiang Mai with dedicated academic buildings and sports fields; serves families involved in Christian mission work in Southeast Asia; ESOL support capped at ~15% per grade; comprehensive Educational Support Division including the RISE programme for students with autism or Down syndrome; CMAC athletics participation.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 12 | THB 361,000~$ 9,890 |
| Grades 6–8 | THB 322,000~$ 8,822 |
| Grades K–5 | THB 294,500~$ 8,068 |
| Grades 9–11 | THB 348,000~$ 9,534 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 294,500 - 361,000. Application fee: $56.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit Inquiry Form to check space availability. 2. Admissions team emails to schedule a parent-student appointment if spaces are available. 3. Assessment and interviews: Elementary (K–6) includes an English proficiency interview and writing sample plus principal interview; Middle and High School (Grades 7–12) includes cognitive assessments, references, and prior transcripts. 4. Acceptance confirmed in writing; applicants without Member-Associate status may be waitlisted. 5. Submit enrollment fees and documentation; GIS assists with student visa paperwork.
Admissions Details
Applicants without Member Associate family status may be placed on a waitlist, particularly if applying after the main admission window (April–May). Seats are allocated based on availability with priority given to Member Associate families.
School Day
Daily schedule is not publicly provided. Activities include morning chapel services for elementary students and staggered lunch times as part of the weekly routine.
Student Life
Uniforms are required for all students. GIS polo shirts, GIS PE shorts, and GIS PE jerseys are mandatory and must be GIS-branded, purchased from the Tiger Shop. Sweatshirts may be worn for PE if they follow dress code. Old uniforms can be donated or disposed of.
The cafeteria serves hot lunches daily with Thai and Western dishes and a daily salad bar. The lunch program is available to all students in grades K–12, and a parent committee works with the cafeteria manager to develop menus. Allergy information is available on request.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school provides academic counselling and Student Success Teams to address emotional and behavioural challenges. Counsellors meet one-on-one with students to support academic growth and future planning. The site does not describe a dedicated mental wellbeing curriculum.
GIS maintains a Student Safety and Protection Policy requiring all staff to sign a Student Safety Code of Conduct. Mandatory reporters must report suspicion of abuse to the Student Safety Director, who notifies the Superintendent within 24 hours. The school addresses both student-to-student and adult-to-student harm.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary (K-5) | American Diploma | — |
| High School (Grades 9-12) | American Diploma | — |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | American Diploma | — |
School Background
private
Christian