Grace International School
International School in Chiang Mai
Quick answer
Grace International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Well-suited to families seeking a premium families. Tuition of $334,500–$401,000/year is in line with Chiang Mai averages. Graduates leave with AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $9,292–$11,139/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 Chiang Mai international school · 626 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: American, Thai, Korean.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 18 school day starts at Kindergarten - Grade 5 starts at 8:10 Grade 6 - Grade 12 starts at 8:05.
- Accreditations: WASC verified.
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25 (American, Thai, Korean, and Chinese)
22 avg
Rolling
WASC
AP
About Grace International School
Grace International School (GIS) was founded in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to meet a critical need in the missions community. Faithful men and women serving Southeast Asia and beyond were faced with returning to their home countries because of inadequate educational options for their children. GIS moved quickly to address this issue. As we pass our 20th anniversary, we currently serve as one of the largest faith-based international schools in the world—with over 500 students yearly, whose families represent over 85 member organizations and serve in 40+ countries across the globe.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $9,292 – $11,139 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 334500 ฿-401000 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,316(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,816 |
| Cost position in Chiang Mai | 63th percentile(above average) |
American
AP
Elementary and middle school students take the MAP, while high school students take the SAT and AP exams.
Https://gisthailand.org/about-us/school-profile/
Thai, Mandarin, Spanish
Grace Accommodation Plan (GAP) or Individual Learning Plan (ILP) Guided Study Halls Inclusion Support Small Group Instruction Occupational Therapy Speech and Language Therapy Academic Assessments Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Yes
The TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program at Grace International School provides Academic English language support services to students whose first language is a language other than English, and who have been classified as English Language Learners (ELL). TESOL support is provided mainly through collaboration with content teachers and in the ESOL classroom. The goal of our program is to help ELL students develop a level of Academic English proficiency that allows them to function independently at their grade level.
Kindergarten - Grade 5 starts at 8:10 Grade 6 - Grade 12 starts at 8:05 – 15:15
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Chiang Mai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: American, Thai, Korean, and Chinese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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