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International schools

Overview of curricula and age ranges for families relocating with children — always confirm directly with schools.

Lanna International School Thailand (LIST)© Lanna International School Thailand (lannaist.ac.th)

Lanna International School Thailand (LIST)

Hang Dong

British-curriculum track record; tour campus air-filtration and bus routes before you sign.

Hang Dong campus — check admissions site for gate address

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Chiang Mai International School (CMIS)© Chiang Mai International School (cmis.ac.th)

Chiang Mai International School (CMIS)

Nimman

Established American-style program; wait-lists happen — start email threads early.

Near Nimman / university belt — verify current campus access

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Grace International School© Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Grace International School

San Sai

Faith-based international option; read statement of belief and service requirements up front.

Northeast of city — large campus ground

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Nakorn Payap International School (NIS)© Nakornpayap International School (nis.ac.th)

Nakorn Payap International School (NIS)

San Sai

IB and mixed international cohort; commute can be 30–45 minutes from Nimman at rush hour.

San Sai / Mae Jo corridor

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Panyaden International School© Takeaway / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Panyaden International School

Hang Dong

Bilingual + environmental ethos; stunning grounds — fees match the architecture.

Hang Dong bamboo campus

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Prem Tinsulanonda International School© Nuj Nirun / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Prem Tinsulanonda International School

San Sai

Boarding + day IB world school; visit on a weekday to hear real playground noise levels.

Mae Rim / north of central Chiang Mai

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Varee Chiangmai School© Varee Chiangmai International School (vcis.ac.th)

Varee Chiangmai School

Nong Hoi

Large bilingual student body; popular with Thai families — ask about international stream placement tests.

Nong Hoi / eastern ring road side

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Unity Concord International School© Unity Concord International School (ucis.ac.th)

Unity Concord International School

Super Highway

Modern facilities; check van routes because public transit rarely covers this commute.

East side / new city expansion — confirm Maps

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Schools for expat families

Chiang Mai Locator’s “international schools” bucket also lists universities — we removed CMU-style entries to focus on **K–12** choices families tour. Curricula, fees, and leadership change; nothing here replaces an admissions call and a classroom visit.