List Of C Mai Private School Options And Details, Not International, P-1 To M-6

[jaideeguy]

Before this school year ends, we will have to make a choice for a new school for our 12 yr old boy [P-6} and will be entering high school and I would like to know the private school options here in CM. Wish I could afford an international school, but my economy has it's limits lately.

It would be great to have a pinned topic for other parents to refer to when the time comes for them to choose. MODS....COULD YOU PLEASE PIN THIS?? [if it does offer complete info]

Would appreciate any input......names of schools, tuition, religious [?], good administration?, English program, locations, complaints, praises , teacher/student ratio etc...

I have seen a few mentions/complaints on the CM forum lately, but they are scattered and before anyone suggests it, I have done a search and haven't come up with much.

I can offer info on a fair [only] private school that my boy is leaving because they didn't keep their promise of expanding to high school.

It's Suan Dek, San Kapheng, Buddhist, tuition 7,500thb/term + the usual and optional extras

, one native English speaking teacher that is spread quite thin, approx 30 students to 1 teacher, administration seems lacking is some regards, but the campus is beautiful......like a botanical garden.

Bottom line, it's a decent lower grade school, but needs better administration. Maybe they will improve with time.

Now, other parents can please add to this list..........

Varee, Mumfort, Sacred Heart, Prince Royal, Dara, and how many others in CM?/ must be at least 5 more.

Edited September 26, 2009 by PeaceBlondie
Edited titles for clarification

[BlackArtemis]

Chiang Mai International School http://www.cmis.ac.th/

Prem International School http://www.premcenter.org/

Grace International School http://www.gisthailand.org/ (Very religious)

Lanna International School http://www.lannaist.ac.th/

American Pacific International School http://www.apis.ac.th/

[jaideeguy]

Thanks BA....great list of international schools with websites, but as I mentioned in my OP, I don't think an international school is in my budget. Will check them anyway....thanks for starting this list. now, How about some regular Thai private schools, altho most probably don't have websites.

Actually what i am seeking is consumer reports from parents that have children attending.

[BlackArtemis]

forgot some international schools:

The Chiangmai Christian German School http://www.cdscm.org/html/english.html

Nakorn Payap International School http://www.nis.ac.th/

These are private schools:

Varee http://www.varee.ac.th/v3/index.php (Their "English" button doesn't seem to be working)

The Prince Royal's College http://www.prc.ac.th/englishweb/

Dara Academy http://www.dara.ac.th/mains/

Sacred Heart College http://www.sch.ac.th/

Wicahi Wittaya http://www.wichai.ac.th/

[jaideeguy]

Great......now we're getting somewhere. I'll check them out and see if they can address my concerns. Meanwhile any info on Mumfort?? And any parents care to add personal experiences??

[Loaded]

Some more private schools:

Regina Coeli - http://www.regina.ac.th/rc51/home.php

Pratom only I think.

Charoenpratet Road near Sacred Heart

Wachirawit - http://www.wachirawit.ac.th/web2005wachira.../web/index.html

Pratom along Changklan Road

Matayom next to Carrefour

Montfort College - http://www.montfort.ac.th/english/index.php

Pratom along Charoenpratet Road

Matayom off Mahidol Road

Edited September 26, 2009 by Loaded

[srisatch]

We checked out pretty well everywhere. I think in part depends where you live. Our kids went to Varee for a while. c 21000 a term x 2. Seemed the best. But pretty formal and tedious just like the rest of the schools. Pleasant staff though and plenty of native English speakng teachers. I think Prem is probably better but expensive..and anyway we wanted them to be with Thai kids. Given a choice they then chose to go back to school in the UK!!

Edited September 26, 2009 by srisatch

[a99az]

http://www.bz-nest.com/lannaLanna International School

300 Moo 1,

Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Rd.,

T. Mae Hia,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 271159

(053)806 231or 806230

Fatih High School Thailand

Tel 053 274468

264/1 Changklan Rd.,

T. Changklan,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 204532

www.fatih.ac.th

An excellent bi-laungual primary and secondary school accredited by the Thai ministry of education.

Now teaching K through 12

Grace International School 442185

178/832 M.7 Chiang Mai-Hod Rd. KM 10,

A. Hang Dong,

Chiang Mai 50230

Fax: 442189

[email protected]

www.gisthailand.org

Chiang Mai International School Tel 053 242027, 053 306152

13 Chetuphon Rd.,

T. Wat Ket,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Fax: 66 53 242455

[email protected]

www.cmis.ac.th

Instruction in English, with the Christian faith as a basis for principles and conduct in the school.

Chiang Mai Christian German School Tel: 053 816624

P.O. Box 12,

Chiang Mai 50140

Fax: 66 53 816270

[email protected]

www.cdscm.org

American Pacific International School 365303, 365305

158/1 Moo 3 Hangdong-Samoeng Rd.,

T. Banpong,

A. Hang Dong,

Chiang Mai 50230

Fax: 365304

[email protected]

www.apis.ac.th

Ake Panya Internationa School 365303, 365305

158/1 Moo 3,

Hang Dong-Samoeng Rd.,

T. Ban Pong,

A. Hang Dong,

Chiang Mai 50230

Phone 053 365303, 053 365305

Fax: 053 365304

[email protected]

Ake Panya International School

Nakorn Payap International School

240 Moo 6, T.San Phi Sua, A.Muang

Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand

Tel. (66)-053-266-301

Fax. (66)-053-266-308

http://www.nis.ac.th

[email protected]

Prem Tinsulanonda International School

234 Moo 3,

T. Huay Sai,

A. Mae Rim,

Chiang Mai 50180

tel: 053 301500

[email protected]

www.premcenter.in.th

Tridhos School

234 Moo 3,

Mae Rim-San Pa Yang Rd.,

T. Huai Sai,

A. Mae Rim,

Chiang Mai 50180

Fax: 301507

phone 053301500-6

[email protected]

www.tridhos.ac.th

Thai Schools

Main index

Universites in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai University

239 Huai Kaew Rd., A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 217143 phone 66 53 221699, 66 53 221594, 66 53 221596

www.chiangmai.ac.th

Mae Jo University

63 Moo 4,

T. Nong Han,

A. San Sai,

Chiang Mai 50210

Fax: 66 53 498862 Phone 66 53 878038-50

www.maejo.mju.ac.th

Payap University

272 Moo 2, T. Sanphranet, A. San Sai, Chiang Mai 50210

Fax: 66 53 241983 Phone 66 53 304805-13, 66 53 241482

www.payap.ac.th

Rajabhat Institute Chiang mai

202 Chang Phuak Rd.,

T. Chang Phuak,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 412307 Phone 66 53 412544

www.cmri.ac.th

Colleges Click Here

General schools

Banpong School 66 53 849573

T. Mae Fag,

A. Sansai,

Chiang Mai 50290

web.school.net.th/banpongschool

Chiang Mai Demonstration School ( Satit CMU ) 66 53 944207

239 Huai Kaew Rd.,

T. Suthep,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 221285

www.satitcmu.ac.th

Dara Academy 66 53 300473-8

196 Kaew Nawarat,

T. Wat Ket,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Fax: 66 53 249152

[email protected]

www.dara.ac.th

Hopra School 66 53 then 221419, 416305, 416306

15 Singharat Rd.,

T. Phra Singh,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 217063

Kawila Wittayalai School 66 53 246166, 66 53 244628

200 Moo 5,

Mahidon Rd.,

T. Tha Sala,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Fax: 66 53 247724

www.kwc.ac.th

Kowittamrong Chiang Mai School 66 53 221793, 66 53 221537

73 Chang Phuak Rd.,

T. Sri Phum,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 404222

Kumthianganusorn School 66 53 234189

11 Post Office Rd.,

T. Chang Moi,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Metta Suksa School 66 53 814570

103 Phrapokklow Rd.,

T. Phra Singh,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

www.metta.ac.th

Montfort CM School 66 53 276682, 66 53 274641-2, 66 53 282072

269 Charoen Prathet Rd.,

T. Chang Moi,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 274640

www.montfort.ac.th

Montfort College 245570-5

118/2 Mahidon Rd.,

T. Tha Sala,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Fax: 66 53 245571

www.montfort.ac.th

Nawamindhrachudhit Payap School 66 53 210806

186,

T. Don Kaew,

A. Mae Rim,

Chiang Mai 50180

Fax: 66 53 210807

web.school.net.th/nawamindhrachudhit-payap

Pingkarattara School 66 53 302856-7

9 Montri Rd.,

T. Wat Ket,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Regina Coeli College 66 53 818771-2

166 Charoen Prathet Rd.,

T. Chang Khlan,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 281838

www.thai.net/regina

Sacred Heart School 66 53 276087, 66 53 282383

255 Charoen Prathet Rd.,

T. Chang Khlan,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 274146

www.sch.ac.th

School for the Blind 66 53 278009

41 Arak Rd.,

T. Phra Singh,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 815137

[email protected]

www.nsb.th.edu

School for The Deaf 66 53 222475

6 Sotsuksa Rd.,

T. Chang Phuak,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50300

Fax: 66 53 357177

www.thai.net/anusan

Sirimangkalanusorn School 66 53 221244

10 Hassadhisewee Rd.,

T. Sri Phum,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 404036

www.thai.net/sirimaungkala

The Prince Royal's College 66 53 242038, 66 53 242550

117 Kaewnawarat Rd.,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

[email protected]

www.prc.ac.th

Wattanothaipayap School 66 53 276430

2 Bunruangrit Rd.,

T. Hai Ya,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 277452

www.wattano.ac.th

Yupparaj Wittayalai School 66 53 419037-9

238 Phrapokklow Rd.,

T. Sri Phum,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Thai Schools

Main index

Colleges in Chiang Mai

Chiang mai College of Agriculture and Technology

249 Moo 11, Chiang Mai-Hot Rd.,

T. Ban Klang,

A. San Pa Tong,

Chiang Mai 50120

Fax: 66 53 311359 Phone 66 53 311392, 311994, 311359

[email protected]

Chiang mai College of Arts and Dramatic

1 Suriwong Rd.,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 283560 Phone 66 53 271569, 66 53 283561-2

Chiang mai Commercial College

2 Khotchasan Rd.,

T. Changklan,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 273781 Phone 66 53 274715, 66 53 275663

www.ccc.ac.th

Chiang Mai Physical Education College

68/1 Sanam Kila Rd.,

T. Changpuek,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 226098 Phone 66 53 214237, 66 53 213269

www.cpec.ac.th

Chiang Mai School of Technology

7 Soi 2 Nongpratip Rd.,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Fax: 66 53 262137 Phone 66 53 245868-9, 66 53 242665

[email protected]

www.chmai.loxinfo.co.th/~cmtech

Chiang mai Technical College

9 Wiang Kaew Rd.,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai

Fax: 66 53 221599 Phone 66 53 217708

[email protected]

www.cmtc.ac.th

Chiang mai Vocational College

167 Phrapokklao Rd.,

T. Sri Phum,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50130

Fax: 66 53 217310 Phone 66 53 416203, 66 53 221493

www.geocities.com/cvccm

Lanna Commercial College

98/12 Moo 2, Photaram Rd.,

T. Changpuek,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50300

Phone 66 53 210057-8

www.lcc.ac.th

Metro Technology School

24 Loi Kroh Soi 2,

T. Changklan,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50100

Fax: 66 53 284112 Phone 66 53 282080

www.metro.ac.th

Polytechnic Lanna

2 Chiang Mai-Lampang Superhighway Rd.,

T. Pa Tan,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50000

Fax: 66 53 408223 Phone 66 53 213061

[email protected]

www.lannapoly.ac.th

Rajamangala Institute of Technology Chiang Mai Campus.

128 Huai Kaew Rd.,

T. Chang Phuak,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50300

Fax: 66 53 213183 Phone 66 53 892780, 221576

www.north.rit.or.th

Srithana Commercial College

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai

www.srithana.ac.th

Technology Japan-Thai Nippon-Germany

291 Canal Rd.,

T. Han Kaew,

A. Hang Dong,

Chiang Mai 50230

Fax: 66 53 427161

tel: 66 53 427158

Thai Schools

Main index

Universites in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai University

239 Huai Kaew Rd., A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 217143 phone 66 53 221699, 66 53 221594, 66 53 221596

www.chiangmai.ac.th

Mae Jo University

63 Moo 4,

T. Nong Han,

A. San Sai,

Chiang Mai 50210

Fax: 66 53 498862 Phone 66 53 878038-50

www.maejo.mju.ac.th

Payap University

272 Moo 2, T. Sanphranet, A. San Sai, Chiang Mai 50210

Fax: 66 53 241983 Phone 66 53 304805-13, 66 53 241482

www.payap.ac.th

Rajabhat Institute Chiang mai

202 Chang Phuak Rd.,

T. Chang Phuak,

A. Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Fax: 66 53 412307 Phone 66 53 412544

www.cmri.ac.th

Hope this is of help

[Scott]

I believe there is a Sarasas bilingual program. I have no contact or other information on it however.

[dunrudin]

May I respectfully suggest that posters read the topic before they post. Jaideeguy said he was too skint to send the student to an International school.

Sheesh!

[PeaceBlondie]

Edited title and sub-title

[jaideeguy]

actually what I said was......'Wish I could afford an international school, but my economy has it's limits lately."

that's life and we have to live with it.

Thanks a99, looks like a quite complete list, now I would like to find the costs of tuition. Still waiting for actual parents to post not only costs, but the quality of the various schools. You don't always get what you pay for.....

[Greenside]

Varee http://www.varee.ac.th/v3/index.php (Their "English" button doesn't seem to be working)

I believe their English site is being overhauled and will be up and running as of next week.

[BlackArtemis]

May I respectfully suggest that posters read the topic before they post. Jaideeguy said he was too skint to send the student to an International school.

Sheesh!

That was not the original post. Notice both the title and OP has been edited.

Furthermore, why not make one school thread rather than two. If you make two I am 100% sure you will have "This thread is great, but what about XXXX type of schools?"

On a side note,

Sarasas Witaed (Don't know their website) Street address and sister school info: http://www.ektra.ac.th/EngVersion/affiliated.html

[PeaceBlondie]

The OP wants to limit the scope of discussion AFAIK.

[BlackArtemis]

The OP wants to limit the scope of discussion AFAIK.

I agree, but if you make a sticky, might as well do the whole shabang. So maybe a mod with some extra free time might be willing to pick apart the info provided and get a all inclusive thread going while we try to cater to the OP's topic

[Blinky Bill]

My 18 year old daughter is in her final year at Wachirawit, she's done quite well apart from the fact that her English sucks. There has never been any intention other than she stay within the Thai education system.

The fees (for my daughter in M6) are less than 80,000 baht per year.

[jaideeguy]

BB .....that's the kind of report that I was seeking....actual replies from parents and their opinions on the quality of school as well as costs.

And PB, thanks for your assumption.....maybe I should have been a little more specific in my OP and requested consumer reports from parents with kids in private Thai and bi-lingual schools and not international schools. I am amazed that other parents haven't replied to my simple request, as I'm sure they are out there.

[tijnebijn]

My 18 year old daughter is in her final year at Wachirawit, she's done quite well apart from the fact that her English sucks. There has never been any intention other than she stay within the Thai education system.

The fees (for my daughter in M6) are less than 80,000 baht per year.

80k for tuition fees ?

Would surprise me if its many as that , my son is at wachirawit pratayom ESP programme ,

and we pay a little less then 20k a term . My assumption was that when moving to Matayom

the fees should be less , 80k seems a lot for me at Matayom at this school , but perhaps I'm wrong .

By the way at pratayom at Wacharawit from this year everybody has to follow the ESP as well , it was at

choice first , guess they realised a lot of their students English sucked too much .

I don't thinnk the curriculum at this school is great , mediocre , but like the school

not being overcrowded , seems quite and peaceful with no expensive tuition fees .

[chiangmaibruce]

JDG: One reason for little response so far might be that there are in fact pre-existing threads that people have already contributed to, but which didn't turn up in your search. Perhaps you need to search under specific school names to find them (?)

Our boy goes to Sarasas ... here is one thread for that school (they also have a web site)

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Sarasas-Wita...ol-t191426.html

We'd also love to opt for an international school ... but not just at the moment. Nevertheless I am impressed with Sarasas - in terms of how much you get for the relatively low level of fees (<15,000 term). This includes the teacher/student ratios), the care shown by the teachers, the standard of facilities and cleanliness, etc... and he seems happy there.

For example in my son's bi-lingual kindergarten class there are four teachers (2 Thai, one philipino, one aussie) for less than 30 kids. We are not kidding ourselves though that his English skills will be adequate even in the bi-lingual stream, so this is going to require a change in the not-too-distant future.

[jaideeguy]

From the posts [on Sarasas thread], it appears that they only go to grade 7......are there plans for expansion??

having said that, plans don't seem to work here as in the case of our last school, Suan Dek which promised to continue past grade 6, but not.

[PeaceBlondie]

Is Wachirawat the blue-rocket school behind Carrefour off the Superhighway? The one that was paying non-native "English" teachers the pathetic sum of 20,000 baht per month?

[tijnebijn]

Is Wachirawat the blue-rocket school behind Carrefour off the Superhighway? The one that was paying non-native "English" teachers the pathetic sum of 20,000 baht per month?

Yes thats the school , shoudn't you be more moderate as a promotor of peace , Blondie ?

So much banter should not be allowed ...

[Firelily]

That lengthy list above by a99az is way outdated, my school has contact details from at least 6 years ago, for a start.

[triffid]

Our girl started at P1 this year at Wichai Wittaya. We are very pleased in all respects with the school - can speak only for this prmary level, but no reason to believe that later levels are not just as good. Fees are about 30,000 a term, but there are unavoidable extras. This first year will approach 80,000 I think.

[scorecard]

I searched old posts but couldn't find much comment from parents on Sacred Heart College (but must be honest I'm not a techie).

Would very much apreciate if parents of current Sacred Heart students would please share their thoughts about this school.

I'm so far aware that it's girls only school and goes right through to the end of high school

Would you please share your comments on:

- Is there a full English program (all subjects, except Thai language and Thai history or something very similar, taught in english), or...?

- Do they have a number of western teachers?

- What's the typical total number of students in each class?

- Do they push christianity?

- Do they encourage regular parent/teacher discussions?

Any other comments you'd like to share of course very welcome and much appreciated.

Thanks.

[scorecard]

FEEDBACK RE VAREE SCHOOL

So far I've picked up some good things about this school, but my info. about class size worries me (recently from this thread and from another source I've heard that class size for Pathom 1 was over 40 students).

So yesterday I telephoned the school, mainly to ask about class size.

No problem to quickly speak to a Thai lady who spoke good English:

- Mentioned that the English language version of their website was not working.

- Response - "Never mind, It's not important"

Worth sharing, but i'm not suggesting this would be a major factor for me in deciding yes or no for this school.

- Asked about class size for Pathom 1.

- Response - Policy is mazimum of 35, but right now 43 in the class.

- I asked whether there was any possibility that class size (policy and reality) would reduce down to say 25.

- Response - "What for, it's just not important".

Regards

[SoloFlyer]

Any experience3 with Nantachart?? - they have a branch in Hang Dong and Chang Puek.

My concern is that they are starting to push an International program ... will this detract from those who opt to stay in the existing 'bilingual' program?

[PeaceBlondie]

... Mentioned that the English language version of their website was not working.

- Response - "Never mind, It's not important"

- Asked about class size for Pathom 1.

- Response - Policy is mazimum of 35, but right now 43 in the class.

- I asked whether there was any possibility that class size (policy and reality) would reduce down to say 25.

- Response - "What for, it's just not important".

Regards

Typical of Thai teacher in Thai school, IMNSHO. My oh my, my mai bpen rai overrides common sense.

[jaideeguy]

It's a given that you will never get accurate info from the schools and that's why I posted [op]. It's going to be 'up to us' to share info from a parent's perspective, hopefully from parents with kids attending the schools and so far they are not replying much. Please inform us parents......