American curriculum K-12, longest-established international school in Northern Thailand
International Schools
Chiang Mai International School (CMIS)
Curriculum
American (WASC, NEASC accredited, AP)
Grades
Kindergarten to Grade 12
Tuition (annual)
฿300,000 – ฿700,000/yr
Founded
1954
Chiang Mai International School (CMIS) is the oldest international school in Northern Thailand, founded in 1954 originally to serve missionary families. Today it is a fully accredited American-curriculum school (WASC and NEASC) with approximately 400 students from 30+ nationalities.
The campus sits in Santitham, just north of Nimman, making it walkable from most of the central expat neighborhoods. CMIS offers a K-12 American curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and its graduates regularly attend top US universities. Tuition ranges from approximately ฿300,000 to ฿700,000 per year.
CMIS maintains its Christian heritage through values-based education while welcoming students from all faith backgrounds. It is the most popular international school choice for families living in Nimman, Santitham, Chang Phueak, and the Old City.
Within 1km of Chiang Mai International School (CMIS)
Tanin Market
markets
Green Roasters Coffee
cafes
FFWPU-Thailand (Chiang Mai)
community organizations
Wat Ku Tao
temples
Learn Thai Baan Kruu Ae
language schools
King Muay Thai Gym
muay thai
Greenheart (JJ Market Chiang Mai)
shopping malls
Siri Wattana Market
markets
Place listings sourced from Google Maps.
3 active listings within 2 km
Affordable 1-Bed Condo — Chang Phueak
1 bed · 36 sqm · 0.3 km from Chiang Mai International School (CMIS)
D Condo Sign Studio — Budget Nimman Alternative
1 bed · 28 sqm · 0.8 km from Chiang Mai International School (CMIS)
Renovated Shophouse — Old City, 2 Bedrooms
2 bed · 65 sqm · 1.9 km from Chiang Mai International School (CMIS)
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