Almost every parent we meet asks the same opening question: which Chiang Mai school is best for my child? The honest answer is that there is no single best β there is the school that fits your child's age, personality, English level and your family's budget. Here are the three we recommend most often.
SBS International School Chiang Mai
Curriculum: Cambridge (UK-derived, internationally recognised). Languages: fully English-medium. Annual fees (Secondary): around THB 320,000 β 370,000, plus admission fee and deposit ~THB 135,000 in year one. SBS is part of the Rangsit University group and offers tracks in Medical Science, Engineering, Business Enterprise, and Art/Design.
Who it fits: students aiming for top universities abroad (UK, US, Europe). Children who already have good English and can keep up in a fully English environment. Families who can afford the premium fees β and we can sometimes negotiate scholarships up to 75% for strong candidates.
Ambassador Bilingual School (ABS) β Bilingual track (EP)
Curriculum: American-Thai bilingual. Languages: roughly half English, half Thai. Annual fees: from THB 136,000 (Early Years) to THB 170,000 (Primary). A much more affordable international-quality option.
Who it fits: younger children, or students whose English is still developing. The Thai exposure also helps the child settle into local life.
Ambassador Bilingual Academy (ABA) β Intensive English (EEP)
Curriculum: 90% English / 10% Thai. Annual fees: similar to ABS but weighted towards English instruction. By far the most popular choice among Burmese families we work with.
Who it fits: the family that wants the affordability of ABS but the English intensity closer to a fully international school. Most of our SSELC boarders attend ABA β it strikes the right balance.
How we help you decide
We offer free consultations, in person or online. We will look at your child's age, current English level, school history and your family's goals β then we recommend two or three options and walk you through visits, applications, scholarship preparation and enrollment.
Book a free consultation with us β we will listen first, then help.