American Pacific International School
International School in Chiang Mai
Quick answer
American Pacific International School offers a multi-track IB and American programme. Well-suited to families seeking a premium and boarding families. Tuition of $229,100–$499,800/year is in line with Chiang Mai averages. Graduates leave with IB Diploma and AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and AP.
- Tuition: $6,364–$13,883/yr published annual range.
- 20 nationalities top: Thai students make up approximately 25% of APIS students body with Chinese, Korean, and Japanese being other nationalities represented..
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at 8:30 am Monday - Friday.
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20 (Thai students make up approximately 25% of APIS students body with Chinese, Korean, and Japanese being other nationalities represented.)
Available
IB Diploma and AP
About American Pacific International School
American Pacific International School is a top residential and day school, providing a family centered, international IB school experience for children in Nursery to Grade 12 with a focus on becoming happy life-long learners.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,364 – $13,883 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 229100 ฿-499800 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,624(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,124 |
| Cost position in Chiang Mai | 56th percentile(above average) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and AP
NWEA Map testing, IB Diploma exams, SAT, and AP Exams.
Our students do well - please refer to our school profile on our webpage.
Thai, Chinese, and Japanese.
Our Learning Support Teacher provides various modifications for students and oversees the classroom teachers who need support with interventions.
We have a learning support specialist that provides supports for teachers and families. We also have a full time counselor on each campus that supports students with social and emotional health.
Yes! For students who do not meet our minimum English requirements, we offer a 1 year English Academy. For those students who do meet our minimum standard, but require additional support, we have a robust English Language Learning program.
8:30 am Monday - Friday – The academic day finishes at 3:30, but we offer After School Activities and Athletics from 3:30 - 4:30 Tuesday - Friday
Yes, lunch and snack are included in the fee structure
Yes, our campus chefs are aware of the allergies and works to provide a variety of foods that all students and staff can access.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Chiang Mai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Thai students make up approximately 25% of APIS students body with Chinese, Korean, and Japanese being other nationalities represented.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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