Private & international schools in Chiang Mai

Distinguish the city school from Prem in Mae Rim

Chiang Mai International School describes its location within the city of Chiang Mai. Prem publishes an address in Huay Sai, Mae Rim. A search result labelled Chiang Mai therefore needs a second location check: use the named campus and the prospective home's address when planning collection, activities and the return journey.

Prem's admissions page describes a boarding community as well as campus visits. Ask how a proposed residential arrangement changes the child's week and how travel home would work. For day attendance, assess the complete routine with siblings and after-school commitments. CMIS describes a Christian school community welcoming children from different faiths and backgrounds; discussing that environment is a useful part of a tour.

Sources: CMIS school location, American education and AP · Prem Huay Sai, Mae Rim contact address · Prem admissions, assessment and boarding context

Compare American/AP study with Prem's IB phases

CMIS describes English-language, American-sourced, standards-based education, with AP courses in high school. Its admissions information distinguishes elementary provision, middle school in Grades 6–8 and high school in Grades 9–12. Ask how completed courses would count toward the student's graduation plan and which AP choices fit the intended next step.

Prem's junior school specifies PYP in Grades 1–5, while its senior page specifies MYP in Grades 6–10 and the Diploma in Grades 11–12. It also describes the Career-related Programme and individual course options. These alternatives should be compared as different qualification plans: obtain the proposed subjects, career-related study where applicable, and resulting credential. Do not assume every Prem senior enrolment means a full IB Diploma.

Sources: CMIS school location, American education and AP · CMIS intake-year information, phases and Grade 12 policy · Prem Grades 1–5 PYP · Prem MYP, DP, CP and individual senior routes

Check the intake year and support arrangement

CMIS publishes an August-to-early-June academic cycle and separate admissions information for different intake years. Its application page also has a specific Grade 12 semester-entry policy. Confirm the intended year's application window and start date with admissions, particularly when applying late in high school; an application or waiting-list entry does not establish a place.

Prem describes document submission, student and parent interviews, and academic assessment, with virtual or campus arrangements. It also describes tailored language assessment. Ask both schools for the proposed year group, language support, credit evaluation and current itemised costs. Separate tuition from transport, residential arrangements, activities and additional support, and compare the period covered by each quotation.

Sources: CMIS intake-year information, phases and Grade 12 policy · Prem admissions, assessment and boarding context

Compare documented pathways and campuses

These are the pathways recorded for each included campus. Online provision appears separately. A senior qualification does not establish provision in younger years.

Parent questions about Chiang Mai schools