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Chiang Rai International School

International School in Chiang Rai

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Chiang Rai International School is a American-curriculum school in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Annual tuition runs $4,729-$9,017; total annual cost reaches roughly $8,373 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It serves students aged Ages 3 to 18 with boarding available.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: American taught at Chiang Rai International School.
  • Tuition: $4,729–$9,017/yr published in THB, US$ equivalent.
  • 10 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:45.
AmericanAges 3 to 18English$4,729–$9,017/yr(170250 ฿-324600 ฿)
Est. all-in: $8,373/yr(+22%, modeled)Premium in Chiang RaiOpen admissions
Students

250

Nationalities

10

Class Size

Not published

Boarding

Available

american-curriculumpremium-tierhigh-hidden-feesboardingopen-admissionssmall-school

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)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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

  1. 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?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. 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.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Chiang Rai International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$4,729–$9,017
Annual tuition (THB)170250 ฿-324600 ฿
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$8,373(+22%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$9,873
Cost position in Chiang Rai100th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

American

Additional languages

Thai, Chinese

Learning support

unknown

ESL / EAL support

English Language Development

School hours

7:45 – Primary: 15:00 Secondary: 15:15

Lunch

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 65%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

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At a Glance

Fee Position in Chiang Rai

Mid-range
Median
$4,194$4,729–$9,017$9,017

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeDiversity
Chiang Rai International School

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

10nationalities250 students

Moderately diverse

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