Lanna International School Thailand
International School in Chiang Mai
Quick answer
Lanna International School Thailand follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 40 nationalities. Well-suited to families seeking a premium families. At $423,400–$813,400/year, it sits above the Chiang Mai average, reflecting its premium positioning. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $11,761–$22,594/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Chiang Mai international school · 900 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: Thai, Chinese, Western/dual nationality.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at Early Years starts at 8.15am, Primary at 8.05am and Secondary at 8.15am..
900
40 (Thai, Chinese, Western/dual nationality)
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Lanna International School Thailand
Lanna International School Thailand is Chiang Mai's premier British international school (ages 2-18) and has been operating here on the ground for 33+ years. We offer a British education at its best, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and A level qualifications. Graduates go on to Top 100 ranked universities worldwide. LANNA is accredited by WASC, and is the only School in Northern Thailand with prestigious FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia) membership, The student body is culturally diverse and international, representing 40 nationalities who speak 17 languages; LANNA is not affiliated to any particular religion, its caring community is inclusive and welcoming to all.
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) | $11,761 – $22,594 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 423400 ฿-813400 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $18,828(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $20,328 |
| Cost position in Chiang Mai | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
ISA, IGCSE, A Levels.
100% pass rate
Thai, French, Chinese
ELL, learning and psychologial support
Yes
Yes
Early Years starts at 8.15am, Primary at 8.05am and Secondary at 8.15am. – Early Years finish at 2.30pm, Primary at 3pm and Secondary 3.40pm on Mon, Wed and Fri, then 2.50pm on Tue and Thu. After this we run optional extra curricular activities where children may be collected at a later time.
Yes - we offer a wide range of dishes from many cultures and a healthy salad bar daily.
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Chiang Mai
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Thai, Chinese, Western/dual nationality
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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