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Singapore International School Chiangmai
City-centre school opened in 2017, offering a Singapore-framework curriculum from Nursery through to Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels, delivered trilingually in English, Chinese and Thai. 2025-2026 fees run from THB 324,300 (Nursery) to THB 564,300 (Grades 11-12), with a one-time enrolment…
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
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery 1-2 | 2 | Annual | THB 324,300 |
| K1-K2 | 4 | Annual | THB 348,300 |
| Primary 1-2 | 6 | Annual | THB 379,500 |
| Primary 3-4 | 8 | Annual | THB 419,100 |
| Primary 5-6 | 10 | Annual | THB 466,800 |
| Grades 7-8 | 12 | Annual | THB 502,800 |
| Grades 9-10 | 14 | Annual | THB 537,300 |
| Grades 11-12 | 16 | Annual | THB 564,300 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | One-time | THB 5,000 | |
| Assessment Fee (non-refundable) | One-time | THB 5,000 | |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | One-time | THB 30,000 | |
| Enrolment Fee (non-refundable) | One-time | THB 150,000 |
Reviews
- Parents describe a small-scale, family-feel school rather than a corporate-feeling international campus. One parent praised the family atmosphere over the sense of attending "a large business."
- Trilingual programme in English, Chinese and Thai with native-speaker teachers is the most repeated draw, especially for families wanting Mandarin alongside the Singapore curriculum.
- Parents flag SISB Chiang Mai as one of the more expensive Chiang Mai options, but generally accept the price as matching the quality.
- Sits inside the SISB group, which is a publicly listed Thai operator with five Thailand campuses. Group-level reputation among teachers is mixed (high duty load, working conditions); parent commentary on this Chiang Mai campus is more positive than the Bangkok flagship.
Head of school
Kelvin Koh
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