Meritton British International School is a EYFS / Cambridge International Curriculum / Cambridge Lower Secondary / IGCSE / A-Levels school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 2018. Annual tuition ranges from $5,936 to $10,080 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Meritton offers an International School Scholarship Programme for secondary students (Year 7 and above). Scholarships provide 30% or 50% tuition discounts, with the possibility of a full 100% scholarship for outstanding candidates. Selection involves assessments in English, Maths, and Science, a presentation, and an interview.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 5,936–$ 10,080 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
Meritton British International School is a British international school located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offering education for pupils aged 2 to 16 from Pre-Nursery to Year 11. The school combines a British curriculum with Values-based Education (VbE), fostering academic excellence alongside strong character development. It follows the EYFS, Cambridge International Curriculum, and IGCSE programmes, with A-Level programmes in development.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Meritton is Thailand's first recipient of the Values-based Education (VbE) Quality Mark, integrating values lessons, mindfulness, enquiry-based learning, and life-skills projects into daily school life. The school offers small class sizes (around 21), mostly native-English qualified teachers, and a character-focused education within a leafy campus on the edge of Chiang Mai's old city. Plans to introduce Cambridge AS & A Levels from 2026 extend the academic pathway.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-2 | THB 266,000~$ 7,288 |
| Years 3-6 | THB 286,000~$ 7,836 |
| Years 7-9 | THB 318,000~$ 8,712 |
| Pre-Nursery | THB 212,000~$ 5,808 |
| Years 10-11 | THB 360,000~$ 9,863 |
| Nursery-Reception | THB 224,000~$ 6,137 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 212,000 - 360,000. Application fee: $84.
Admissions Process
- 1Optional school visit (virtual or in person). 2. Submit application form with recent school reports, birth certificate/passport, photo, and vaccination record. 3. Placement test in English and Mathematics (or social/emotional readiness assessment for younger children) and parent meeting; placement test fee of THB 1,000 payable on the day. 4. Principal reviews results and issues Offer of Place within 3 working days via email. 5. Submit required documents, sign enrolment forms, and pay enrolment fee and deposit. 6. Receive orientation pack, supply list, school calendar, and start date details.
Admissions Details
The school does not have a waitlist.
Student Life
The school requires a uniform for all students. Parents can purchase school uniforms at the start of the academic year.
The school provides healthy and nutritious snacks and lunches every day. Food from home is not permitted. Lunch menus include Thai and international options. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated on request.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is embedded into daily lessons via circle time, values education, daily mindfulness, and a weekly Life Skills course. The school provides pastoral care, counselling, and mentorship programmes. Small class sizes and close student-teacher relationships are emphasised. No dedicated on-site mental health professionals or external counselling services are described.
Safeguarding is integrated into the Wellbeing programme through daily routines including circle time, values education, mindfulness, and Life Skills lessons. All staff must provide full work histories and undergo police and child protection checks. Formal policies and reporting procedures are not publicly available.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 5-11) | Cambridge International Curriculum | Year 1 to Year 6, Cambridge International Curriculum |
| Early Years (Ages 2-5) | EYFS | Pre-Nursery to Reception, following UK Early Years Foundation Stage |
| Secondary (Ages 11-16) | IGCSE | Year 7 to Year 11, Cambridge Lower Secondary leading to IGCSE |
School Background
Small, family-based international school founded in 2018.
Thailand's first VbE Quality Mark awardee