Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai
International School in Chiang Mai
Quick answer
Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai follows the German curriculum leading to the Abitur, with notably small class sizes averaging 14 students. Well-suited to families seeking a premium families. At $139,000–$312,000/year, it sits below the Chiang Mai average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German taught at Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai.
- Tuition: $3,861–$8,667/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 14 (max 25) Chiang Mai international school · 294 students total.
- 14 nationalities top: German.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:50 AM.
294
14 (German)
14 avg / 25 max
Rolling
About Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai
CDSC offers educational programs from the kindergarten and to the German International Abitur at the end of Grade 12. Our educational program emphasizes personal development based on a Christian understanding of values. CDSC is well known for its highly qualified teachers, beautiful school campus and friendly and welcoming environment.
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
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $3,861 – $8,667 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 139000 ฿-312000 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,064(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,564 |
| Cost position in Chiang Mai | 13th percentile(budget-friendly) |
German
German International Abitur Realschule Certificate Hauptschule Certificate Goethe Certificate Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française)
The results vary depending on the student but for the language certificates, students are expected to reach C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
English, French and Thai
We offer extra German language classes to enhance German skills for our multilingual students. And those students with special learning needs can ask for a speech therapist or additional support, for example, with their homework with our teaching assistants/volunteers.
Yes, we offer extra German language classes for our multilingual students and we have also got a special education teacher.
7:50 AM – 3:30 PM (mostly)
There is a school canteen which offers 3-4 different dishes each day at a small price (Thai, Thai-vegetarian, western and western-vegetarian food)
Yes, we offer vegetarian meals for everyone and individual meals can be arranged for those with special diets.
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At a Glance
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: German
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