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Singapore International School Chiangmai
The Chiangmai campus of the SISB group, the first Singapore curriculum school in northern Thailand. Strongest fit for families who want a smaller, academic, multi language environment.
In brief
The Chiangmai campus of the SISB group, the first Singapore-curriculum school in northern Thailand. Strongest fit for families who want a smaller, academic, multi-language environment.
The campus opened in 2017 (the SISB group's flagship Bangkok school dates from 2001) on a 14,000 sqm site in Sripoom, with a 20-metre pool, science lab, music room, and air-conditioned multi-purpose hall. Around 450 students, ages 2 to 18.
Curriculum blends the Singapore primary framework with UK-influenced secondary, leading to IGCSE and A-Level. Daily English, Chinese and Thai is the headline draw, taught by native speakers. Parents in Chiang Mai praise the academic rigour, the small-school feel, and a leadership team that takes parent feedback seriously. Fees sit toward the higher end for the city.
Best suited to families who want strong maths, real Mandarin, and a less corporate atmosphere than the bigger Bangkok schools. Less of a fit for families looking for an IB pathway or a sprawling Western-style international campus.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery 1-2 | 2 | THB 324,300 |
| K1-K2 | 4 | THB 348,300 |
| Primary 1-2 | 6 | THB 379,500 |
| Primary 3-4 | 8 | THB 419,100 |
| Primary 5-6 | 10 | THB 466,800 |
| Grades 7-8 | 12 | THB 502,800 |
| Grades 9-10 | 14 | THB 537,300 |
| Grades 11-12 | 16 | THB 564,300 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | THB 5,000 | |
| Assessment Fee (non-refundable) | THB 5,000 | |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | THB 30,000 | |
| Enrolment Fee (non-refundable) | THB 150,000 |
Reviews
The Chiang Mai campus of SISB, the Thai-listed Singapore International School group. Singapore primary into Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level for senior years, trilingual English/Mandarin/Thai from the start. Small by Chiang Mai international-school standards, around 200 to 300 pupils, with a Phase 2 expansion adding roughly 300 seats that opened through 2024 and 2025. Sits inside the moat city on Hussadhisawee Road, not out in Hang Dong with the bigger campuses. Comes up in local conversation as one of the quality picks alongside CMIS, PREM and Panyaden, generally for families who want strong Mandarin and a Singapore-style maths and science spine rather than a British or IB-only route.
Positives
- Academics and Mandarin. Singapore primary curriculum into Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level, with daily Mandarin from native teachers. Parents who have stayed several years describe rapid academic progress and credit the maths and English instruction in particular.
- Scale and feel. Roughly 200 to 300 pupils on a single in-city campus reads as family-scale rather than corporate. Class sizes average around 15, capped in the low 20s. Staff are described as accessible and quick to respond.
- Facilities. Eco-build completed in 2016 with a 20-metre pool, air-conditioned sports hall, science lab, music room and field. The 2024 to 2025 expansion added secondary capacity rather than reshaping the core campus.
Considerations
- Owner and direction. Operated by SISB Public Company Limited, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Strong group growth and a clear expansion pipeline. The flipside is a network operator running six campuses, with the financial reporting cadence and capacity additions that come with that.
- Student mix. Thai majority, sizeable Chinese cohort, smaller Western expat share. Consistent with Chiang Mai international schools generally. Families looking for a Western-majority peer group will not find it here.
- Learning support. No dedicated special needs provision listed and no supervised before or after-school care. English Learning Support is offered for second-language learners; structured SEN is not the school's pitch.
Leadership
Daniel Maxwell
When SISB was founded in 2001, our vision was to provide education to learners of diverse interests, nationalities, and age groups. We believe that with quality education, we can equip our students with valuable knowledge and skills in preparation for the constantly evolving world. SISB campuses adopt the best curricula from around the world to ensure that our students are exposed to the best, and are educated to become scholars, leaders, and global citizens.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2024 average 38 points
- A* / A at A Level 2024 52%
Location
10 Hussadhisawee Road, Tambon Sripoom, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand