Chiang Mai, Thailand · PK–G12 · American curriculum in English

Building Excellence Together

Grow in Faith · Learn with Purpose · Lead with Excellence

A small, complete international school from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. English-medium, small classes, and a student–teacher ratio capped at 1:8 even at full enrolment. Our teachers come from eight countries, and we look after each child individually.

Visits take about 45 minutes, in Chinese, English, Thai or Korean. Free, and no application needed first.

A teacher exploring science models with studentsStudents in classStudents in an art classA teacher reading with students in a circleAn early years classroom
1:8
Student–teacher ratio cap when full
Currently around 1:2
PK–G12
Pre-K through Grade 12
One school, all the way
8 countries
Faculty nationalities
Thai · Chinese · American · British · Irish · Filipino · Burmese · Indian
4 languages
Spoken by our admissions team
Chinese · English · Thai · Korean

Why families choose CCS

Not three slogans — the three things families mention most after they visit.

Academic Excellence

An English-medium American curriculum in small classes — small enough that every teacher can tell you where your child grew this term.

Character Driven

Growing in Christian values — integrity, compassion and servant leadership. We have a Chinese-speaking chaplain and individual behavioural support.

Global Perspective

Teachers and classmates from eight-plus countries, so "international" is daily life rather than a word on the timetable — and records that transfer cleanly if you move on.

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." — Proverbs 22:6

The six questions parents ask most

These answers used to sit three pages deep. Here, a family can judge the fit without digging.

What if my child’s English is behind?

New students take a placement assessment (English, maths, grammar, reading). It is not a filter — it tells teachers where your child is starting so support can be arranged before day one.

How English support works →

Which documents do we need?

Birth certificate and proof of parentage (notarised + legalised), passport copies and photos, and English transcripts from the current school. Notarisation must be done in your home country.

Full checklist and timeline →

When should we start?

School starts in August; a comfortable starting point is February or March of the year before. The most common reason for a delay is unfinished legalisation, not the assessment.

A timeline that works →

What about the accompanying parent’s visa?

The guardian visa rests on proof of parentage — still required even when the birth certificate names both parents. Thai Immigration’s current rules always take precedence.

Check with admissions →

Where can we see fees and curriculum?

Fees are banded by school section and published in the curriculum and fees handbook, which also lists the four-term calendar, bus routes and meals.

Download the handbook →

Can we visit on a normal school day?

Yes — and we prefer it. A school on an ordinary Tuesday tells you more than an open day does. Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00.

Book a visit →

Who is in the classroom

These are the teachers who actually take the lessons, drawn from eight countries. Chinese, English and Thai are all spoken down the corridor, so "international" is what a child hears every day rather than a word on the timetable — names, roles and qualifications in full.

Meet the whole faculty →
Teachers fromThailandChinaUnited StatesUnited KingdomIrelandPhilippinesMyanmarIndia
  • Ms. Haiyan Li — Head of Kindergarten Department / Pre-K Homeroom Teacher
    Ms. Haiyan
    Head of Kindergarten Department / Pre-K Homeroom Teacher · Bachelor of Medicine
  • Mr. Somwang Sae-mi — G1–2 Assistant Teacher
    Mr. Somwang
    G1–2 Assistant Teacher · Associate of Arts — Bard College
  • Mr. Batikum Bandow Alfred — Grade 8–9 Homeroom Teacher / Science Teacher
    Mr. Alfred
    Grade 8–9 Homeroom Teacher / Science Teacher · Bachelor in Curriculum Studies and Teaching
  • Ms. Klairung Saengcham — K3 Thai Language Teacher
    Ms. Jip
    K3 Thai Language Teacher · Bachelor of Education Program in Chinese Language
  • Ms. Hsu Mon Din — Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
    Ms. Grace
    Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher · Bachelor of Arts (English)
  • Mr. Carl Perkins — ESL Teacher (Secondary)
    Mr. Carl
    ESL Teacher (Secondary) · Bachelor of Law — University of Wales, Aberystwyth
  • Ms. Jemima Jardinico — KG2 Homeroom Teacher
    Ms. Jemima
    KG2 Homeroom Teacher · BSc Commerce, Major in Management
  • Ms. Moon Maw — Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
    Ms. Moon
    Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher · Bachelor of Education

Sections and the school year

An American school year: August to June, in four terms. Mid-year transfers align to term boundaries, so the gap in learning stays small.

Early YearsPK – K3
PrimaryG1 – G5
Middle SchoolG6 – G8
High SchoolG9 – G12

2026–2027 academic calendar

Term 12026.08.03 – 10.08
Term 22026.10.14 – 12.17
Term 32027.01.04 – 03.11
Term 42027.03.16 – 06.08
See the full curriculum and fees handbook →

2026 Summer & Winter Camps

Registration open

Authentic ESL reinforcement in a fully immersive English environment — a holiday in Chiang Mai that doubles as a low-cost trial term.

Summer camp outdoors

Summer Camp

Jul 6 – Aug 14 (6 weeks) · ages 2–18

  • STEAM (solar system, structural mechanics)
  • AI vibe coding
  • Field trips: golf, Muay Thai and more
View summer camp
Winter camp classroom

Winter English Camp

Feb 9 – Feb 27 (3 weeks) · ages 2–16

  • Pure ESL reinforcement by experienced international teachers
  • Weekly outdoors: golf, hot springs park and more
  • Holistic growth and a taste of studying abroad
Register for winter camp

Come and see us

Visit the school, then decide

Forty-five minutes through the classrooms, the field and the canteen, and time with the homeroom teachers. Curriculum, fees, documents and visas — all answered in one go.

  • Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00
  • Chinese, English, Thai or Korean
  • Free, and no application required first

Book a Visit / Request a Callback

Leave your details and a convenient time — our team will reach out to you.