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American Pacific International School

American Pacific International School (APIS) is a co-educational American-curriculum school on a large rural campus in San Kamphaeng, east of Chiang Mai. APIS is WASC-accredited and is one of the few schools in northern Thailand offering both day and boarding options across upper primary and secondary, alongside Advanced Placement courses.

Curriculum
American
Ages Accepted
full
Tuition Tier
₿₿
Tuition Range (THB/year)
฿260,000–฿400,000
Main Language
English
Entry Exam
Required
Founded
1999
Website
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Notes for Parents

  • WASC-accredited U.S. curriculum from Pre-K through Grade 12.
  • Day and boarding options available, with on-campus dormitories.
  • Large green campus in San Kamphaeng with sports fields, pool and equestrian access.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered in core subjects.
  • Diverse student body including significant Asian and Western enrolment.
  • School-bus network into central Chiang Mai, Nimman and Hang Dong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accreditation

American Pacific International School states on its own website that it holds the following. Read 2026-08-22; not independently confirmed with the accrediting bodies, so check directly if it is decisive for you.

  • ONESQAThailand's national education quality assessment

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Chosen by shared curriculum, city and fee band — the attributes on this page, not an editorial ranking.

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  • Unity Concord International SchoolAlso American curriculum in Chiang Mai · similar fee band
  • Chiang Mai International SchoolAlso American curriculum in Chiang Mai
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