Does APIS offer boarding?

Yes. APIS is one of the few schools in northern Thailand with on-campus boarding, taking boarders from around the middle-school years upwards alongside day students.

What qualifications do APIS graduates leave with?

APIS graduates earn a WASC-accredited U.S. high-school diploma, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses available in the upper grades to support university applications.

APIS sits on a rural campus in San Kamphaeng, east of Chiang Mai, roughly 25–35 minutes by car from the Old City and Nimman areas.

What is the entry process?

Applicants submit recent school reports, sit age-appropriate English and maths assessments, and attend an interview; boarding applicants additionally complete a residential interview.

What languages are taught alongside English?

Thai is a required subject, and Mandarin Chinese is offered as an additional language in the upper grades.

Chiang Mai · San Kamphaeng

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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