Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026.
Prem Tinsulanonda International School was founded as part of the Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning by Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul, and named in honor of General Prem Tinsulanonda. Located on a 100-acre campus in Mae Rim, northern Chiang Mai, it serves both day and boarding students aged 3 to 19 years.
The school follows the full International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, offering PYP in early years through Grade 5, MYP for Grades 6–10, the IB Diploma Programme (DP), and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) for Grades 11–12. Facilities of the school include boarding apartments, six science labs, multiple sports fields, an Olympic-size pool, indoor sports hall, tennis, cricket and golf facilities, forest and farm-based learning areas, art and drama studios, an amphitheatre, auditorium, cookery school, medical centre, and design workshop.
Annual fees
THB 399,000 – 780,000
Ages
3 to 19 years
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Reggio Emilia Approach
Ambassador Bilingual Academy (ABA), part of the Ambassador Education Group, serves students aged approximately 1.6 to 18 years (Pre‑K through Grade 12). Situated in Mae Hia, just minutes south-west of Chiang Mai city, ABA offers a bilingual Thai–English curriculum where all core academic subjects are taught in English, complemented by Thai language and cultural studies. The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning and life skills, aiming to equip students with practical abilities alongside academic knowledge. English is the medium of instruction, with daily Thai instruction integrated into the programme. Leadership is fostered through initiatives like the Student Council, and values-based learning is embedded school-wide. Families appreciate ABA’s focus on character development, skill acquisition, and bilingual education, in a compact suburban setting with a growing, internationally diverse community.
Unity Concord International School (UCIS), located just outside Chiang Mai along the Chiang Mai–Lampang highway, opened in August 2017. It serves students from approximately age 2 years up to Grade 12, offering an American curriculum aligned with Common Core standards and optional Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Class sizes are capped at 20 in early years, 26 in primary, and 32 in secondary to support effective teaching.
The campus includes science and computer laboratories shared across grades, a fitness centre, sports courts, and swimming facilities. English is the main language of instruction, while Thai language, culture, and history are taught by a dedicated department. With around 700 students from diverse nationalities, UCIS is fully co‑educational. The school is accredited by WASC and recognized by ONESQA in Thailand. One distinguishing feature is Unity Park, a development adjoining the campus offering student‑oriented small businesses and dining options, intended to support convenience and real‑world learning.
Panyaden International School, located just south of Chiang Mai in Hang Dong district, is a bilingual day school serving children aged 2 to 18. Established in May 2011. From Years 1–6, students follow the British‑aligned International Primary Curriculum alongside Thai culture and language instruction. Years 7–9 engage with the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), which prepares them for the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. The school community includes around 405 students representing more than 30 nationalities, taught by bilingual Thai and English‑speaking teachers. The curriculum emphasises values such as respect, responsibility, and environmental mindfulness, drawn from Buddhist principles. A notable feature is the combination of service and sustainability projects integrated across stages. The IB Diploma is offered by authorised faculty, and the school’s green campus environment and values-based approach are foundational and unique.
Annual fees
THB 303,000 – 571,000
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Varee Chiangmai International School (VCIS) in Chiang Mai, Thailand, established its international programme in 2010 serving students aged 2 to 18. VCIS follows the British national curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and Cambridge AS & A Levels in Years 12–13. Located on Mahidol Road in the Nong Hoi district, the school sits within a green Chiang Mai neighbourhood approximately 10–15 minutes from downtown Chiang Mai. Instruction is in English, with Thai and Mandarin taught in Primary; and Thai, Mandarin, and German offered in Secondary
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VCIS features dedicated digital learning resources—classroom-connected devices, three computer labs, and a 3D-printing facility—with subjects like visual arts, drama, and design built into the curriculum from Year 1 to Year 13. The school supports the Duke of Edinburgh Award, student council leadership, community service programmes, and formal careers education, helping students prepare for university applications globally.
Annual fees
THB 244,000 – 524,000
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
