Is Prem a full IB World School?

Yes. Prem is authorised to deliver the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, so a student can progress from Pre-K to Grade 12 within one continuous IB framework.

Does Prem offer boarding?

Yes. Prem runs a seven-day boarding programme from roughly Year 6 upwards in on-campus boarding houses, with weekend activities and supervised study; day enrolment is also available.

Where exactly is the campus?

The school sits in Mae Rim district, about 25 km north of central Chiang Mai. Daily school buses run from the city, Nimman, the Old City and Hang Dong.

What is the language of instruction?

All academic subjects are taught in English. Thai language is taught as a required subject, and Mandarin is offered as an additional language option.

Is an entrance assessment required?

Yes. Applicants sit age-appropriate English and maths assessments and attend an interview; school reports from the previous two years are also requested.

Chiang Mai · Mae Rim

Prem Tinsulanonda International School

Prem is a full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) set on a 90-acre campus in Mae Rim, 25 km north of Chiang Mai city. It is one of only a handful of fully authorised IB World Schools in northern Thailand and one of the very few in the country that offers seven-day boarding alongside day enrolment, drawing students from across Asia and the West.

Curriculum

Ages Accepted

full

Tuition Tier

₿₿₿

Tuition Range (THB/year)

฿420,000–฿720,000

Main Language

English

Entry Exam

Required

Founded

2001

Website

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Notes for Parents

Authorised IB World School for all three programmes: PYP, MYP and Diploma.
Offers both day and full boarding from around Year 6 upwards, with houses on campus.
Large 90-acre campus including an equestrian centre, golf academy and 25m pool.
Part of the Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning, with outdoor and service-learning programmes.
Sibling and early-payment discounts published; capital fees apply on top of tuition.
Mae Rim location means a daily school-bus network from Nimman, the Old City and Hang Dong.

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