SBS International School Chiangmai is a Cambridge Primary / Cambridge Lower Secondary / IGCSE / AS-Levels / A-Levels / EYFS school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 2014. It serves 500 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $6,090 to $10,153 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Internal IGCSE Recognition Awards: Orange Riband awarded to the top IGCSE student achieving 8 A grades — full tuition for one year or 50% for two years of A-Level; Blue Riband for the next two top performers with 6+ A grades — 50% tuition for one year. Dr. Arthit World Academic Scholarships: open to A-Level candidates, awarded 20%–75% tuition reduction based on academic background, leadership, community involvement, extracurricular record, interview, and benchmark testing. Does not cover travel, exam fees, uniform, or laptop costs.
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Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 6,090–$ 10,153 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
SBS International School Chiangmai is a Cambridge pathway school in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offering education for students aged 2 to 18 from Early Years through Sixth Form. Founded in 2014 as part of the Arthit Ourairat Institution, the school follows the Cambridge curriculum including IGCSE and A-Levels, with 100% of graduates accepted to local and international universities. The school fosters an inclusive, excellence-driven environment with over 100 co-curricular activities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
At upper secondary level, students can pursue specialized academic tracks in science, engineering, medicine, and business, supported by a medical simulation center and hands-on learning through internships, mentorships, and applied projects. The school offers structured SEN support via IEPs and a confidential wellbeing system, and is associated with the Arthit Ourairat Institution.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | THB 238,000~$ 6,521 |
| Year 4 | THB 278,900~$ 7,641 |
| Year 7 | THB 314,100~$ 8,605 |
| Year 10 | THB 337,000~$ 9,233 |
| Year 2-3 | THB 268,900~$ 7,367 |
| Year 5-6 | THB 304,500~$ 8,342 |
| Year 8-9 | THB 333,000~$ 9,123 |
| Year 11-13 | THB 362,600~$ 9,934 |
| Tiger Cubs (1-2 yrs) | THB 226,400~$ 6,203 |
| Toddler to Reception (2-5 yrs) | THB 217,500~$ 5,959 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: THB 217,500 - 362,600. Application fee: $2,240.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit required documents (passport copies for student and parents, transcripts, birth certificate, family registration list, parent work permit and tax documents for non-Thai students). 2. School arranges an interview with the Principal and placement testing or an observation day assessing academic level and language proficiency. 3. If successful, parents receive a formal offer letter and confirmation slip. 4. Upon acceptance, parents receive an information pack with registration form, assigned teacher and student ID, and orientation details.
Admissions Details
The school does not have a waitlist.
Student Life
Uniforms are required at all stages and must be purchased from the School Shop before the child's first day.
Lunch and a daily snack are provided as part of tuition.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Support is provided through a confidential 'Worry Box' system allowing students to submit concerns electronically to support staff, with urgent cases referred to the Secondary Principal. School counsellors, psychologists, and nurses are available to assist students needing emotional or psychological support.
The school follows Thai Ministry of Education regulations and the Child Protection Act B.E. 2546 (2003), implementing Local Safeguarding Children's Board (LSCB) procedures. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Siwalin Tansuwanwong, with deputies in Early Years and Secondary and a child protection governor overseeing compliance. All staff are trained in recognising and reporting abuse or neglect, and a formal Abuse and Neglect Policy is in place.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 5-11) | National Curriculum | Cambridge Programme for Primary. |
| Early Years (Ages 2-5) | EYFS | Purposeful introduction to learning: communication, listening, problem solving and perseverance. |
| Sixth Form (Ages 16-18) | A-Levels | AS and A-Levels offered; May-June 2025 results highlighted. |
| Lower Secondary (Ages 11-14) | IGCSE | Cambridge Lower Secondary preparing students for IGCSE. |
| Upper Secondary (Ages 14-16) | IGCSE | May-June 2025 Cambridge IGCSE results celebrated with top performers. |
School Background
Governed by a Board of Governors chaired by Prof. Emeritus Dr. Pornchai Matangkasombut. The Board includes the Headmaster Lee Phillips, a Parent Representative (Ms. Jeerawan Nigrotha), a Teacher Representative (Mr. Francois de Kock), and Board Secretary Ms. Kanyanat Pureerod. The school is associated with the Arthit Ourairat Institution.