Meritton British International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$6K - US$10K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 2-16
Students: ~200
Location: Hang Dong, Chiang Mai
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Meritton is Hang Dong's most affordable British-curriculum option for primary and lower secondary, and a good fit for self-funding families who want a values-led small school without paying Lanna's fees. IGCSE is available at Year 11; A-Levels are still coming, so check the current senior pathway before committing for an older child.
Meritton has operated in Nongkwai, Hang Dong, since 2018, running the British curriculum from Pre-Nursery through Year 11 with IGCSE at the end of secondary. At around 200 students it is small - considerably smaller than Lanna or Panyaden - which means teachers know every child and the school responds quickly to individual families. Reviews consistently describe a warm community and a values-based atmosphere that is present without being overbearing.
Fees are among the lowest for a British-curriculum school in Hang Dong: THB 212,000 at Pre-Nursery rising to THB 360,000 at Years 9-10, with a manageable one-time Enrolment Fee of THB 60,000 and a refundable Library Deposit of THB 6,000. Sibling discounts of 10% for a second child and 15% for a third-plus bring the family cost down further. The school is actively building out its senior programme - a Pioneer IGCSE Year 11 cohort and an A-Level Year 12 pathway are in development.
The limitation at present is the senior pathway. IGCSE at Year 11 is established, but A-Levels are still coming. Families with a child approaching secondary who need a confirmed A-Level route for university applications should confirm with the school exactly where the programme stands and what the timeline looks like. The small student body also means breadth of peer group is narrower than at a 900-student school.
What parents value
- –Fees from THB 212,000 (Pre-Nursery) to THB 360,000 (Years 9-10) make Meritton the most affordable British-curriculum option in Hang Dong for most year groups. One-time costs are low by Chiang Mai international standards: THB 63,000 in total one-time fees.
- –Small school (~200 students) with a consistently warm community tone across early reviews. Sibling discounts of 10% and 15% reduce total family costs meaningfully for households with more than one child.
- –Values-based ethos is embedded without being overwhelming - families describe it as a genuine part of the school culture rather than marketing language. Well-placed for younger children through to Year 9.
Points of consideration
- –A-Level pathway is in development rather than established. Families enrolling a child in Years 9-11 should confirm the current status of the senior programme before committing, and ask for the planned timeline and first cohort size.
- –Small student body means limited breadth of peer group, subject choice and co-curricular range compared to schools with 500-1,000 students. For older children who want a wide choice of GCSE subjects or sports and activities, visit to see what is available at their year group.
- –Independent inspection data is limited given the school's relatively recent founding and small size. Ask for IGCSE results from the most recent sitting before comparing the academic programme against larger established schools in Hang Dong.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery 2 (age 2) | 2 | 6,513 |
| KG1-KG2 (ages 3-4) | 3 | 6,882 |
| KG3 / Grade 1 (ages 5-6) | 5 | 8,172 |
| Grades 2-4 (ages 7-10) | 7 | 8,787 |
| Grades 6-8 (ages 11-13) | 11 | 9,770 |
| Grades 9-10 (ages 14-15) | 14 | 11,060 |
Fees converted from THB. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | 92 |
| Enrolment Fee (non-refundable) | 1,843 |
| Library Books Deposit (refundable) | 184 |
Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Chiang Mai's international schools serve a mix of long-term resident families, digital nomad households, and children of NGO and business professionals. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
School leadership
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