Panyaden International School is a UK / IBDP school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 2011. Annual tuition ranges from $8,484 to $15,988 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
The Panyaden Secondary Scholarship Programme offers scholarships of up to 100% tuition for high-achieving students entering Years 7–11 or the IB Diploma. Additional waivers (e.g., 30%) are available for early applicants supported by the Erber Family Foundation. Scholarships are selective and typically announced once a year.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 8,484–$ 15,988 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
Panyaden International School is a co-educational day school located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It offers a UK and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme curriculum with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Panyaden offers a bilingual English-Thai education grounded in Buddhist values and the 12 Wise Habits. Its green campus in a semi-rural setting integrates service and sustainability projects across all year groups. The school combines internationally recognised curricula (EYFS, IPC, IMYC, IB Diploma) with Thai cultural instruction and a holistic, values-based approach unique among international schools in northern Thailand.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1–2 | THB 331,000~$ 9,068 |
| Year 3–4 | THB 370,000~$ 10,137 |
| Year 5–6 | THB 380,000~$ 10,411 |
| Year 7–9 | THB 443,000~$ 12,137 |
| Year 10–11 | THB 466,000~$ 12,767 |
| Year 12–13 | THB 571,000~$ 15,644 |
| Nursery–Kindergarten 2 | THB 303,000~$ 8,301 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 303,000 - 571,000. Application fee: $84.
Admissions Process
- 1Register interest and arrange a personal visit (in-person or virtual) via the enquiry form. 2. Submit online application form with supporting documents; application fee of THB 3,000 is payable on the assessment date. 3. Panyaden reviews the application and notifies families once a place is available. 4. Accept the offer, pay the required enrolment fee of THB 65,000, and complete paperwork to confirm the place.
Admissions Details
The school does not have a waitlist.
School Day
Early Years run approximately 08:20–15:15, with optional after-school clubs until 16:00–17:00.
Student Life
An official uniform is compulsory for all students. It must fit properly, be clean and presentable, and cover shoulders, upper chest, upper back, and upper legs. Alterations or copies are not acceptable; hoodies or non-uniform pullovers are not permitted unless issued by the school. On monk-visit days, students wear a sarong over shorts or uniform long trousers.
The school operates two on-site canteens. The Bamboo Canteen has a modern kitchen and serves healthy meals to over 700 students and staff daily.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A qualified school counsellor (Kru Sridevi) offers individual counselling, classroom guidance lessons, and an open-door drop-in policy for students, staff, and parents. SEL practices including meditation and the 12 Wise Habits are embedded across the curriculum to build emotional awareness and support mental wellbeing.
The school does not publicly disclose a formal safeguarding policy document. All prospective teachers and staff must submit detailed employment histories and undergo criminal background checks as part of recruitment. Staff are expected to model the school's values and follow the 12 Wise Habits.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 6-11) | British Curriculum | Primary Years programme |
| Early Years (Ages 2-5) | British Curriculum | Early Years programme |
| Secondary (Ages 12-16) | British Curriculum | Secondary Years programme |
| High School (Ages 17-19) | IB Diploma | IB Diploma Programme offered as graduation pathway |
School Background
private