Chiang Rai International School
International School in Chiang Rai
Quick answer
Chiang Rai International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Well-suited to families seeking a premium and boarding families. Tuition of $170,250–$324,600/year is in line with Chiang Rai averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Chiang Rai International School.
- Tuition: $4,729–$9,017/yr published annual range.
- 10 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:45.
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About Chiang Rai International School
The purpose-built campus of Chiang Rai International School is the first international school to be established in the beautiful and cultural city of Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand. With first-class facilities and state-of-the-art educational technologies, CRIS provides students with the very best opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $4,729 – $9,017 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 170250 ฿-324600 ฿ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,373(+22%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,873 |
| Cost position in Chiang Rai | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
American
Thai, Chinese
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English Language Development
7:45 – Primary: 15:00 Secondary: 15:15
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Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Fee Position in Chiang Rai
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Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
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