Besides being the largest city in northern Thailand, Chiangmai is the capital of the Chiang Mai province. Moreover, the city is home to numerous public, private, and international schools in Chiangmai. Generally, the education system consists of the following stages:
Compulsory education starts from grade one (prathom) and ends in grade 9 (mattayom). At the elementary level in schools in Chiangmai, students study eight core subjects, which include language, science, mathematics, social science, technology, health, and physical education, among others. Primary and middle/lower secondary schools in Chiangmai generally begin their school year in April, while upper secondary schools start in May. Moreover, the school year consists of two-holiday breaks in March and April.
Edarabia showcases all private schools in Chiangmai through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.
Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Chiangmai tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.
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