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American Pacific International School - Main Campus

Thailand, Chiang Mai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 315,000 - 499,800
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1997
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
American Pacific International School
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Japanese, Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 20
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

American Pacific International School’s Main Campus, located 25 km southwest of Chiang Mai, serves students in Grades 5–12 through the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The rural campus is surrounded by rice fields and foothills, supporting outdoor education through the “Classroom Without Walls” initiative. With small class sizes, the school offers a personalized learning environment for around 400 students from more than 20 nationalities. English is the language of instruction, with additional languages taught including Thai, Mandarin, Spanish, and Japanese. The Main Campus also houses four residential boarding houses, offering weekly and full-time options. Students engage in Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) projects as part of the IB programme. Led by Principal Shaun Henriksen, the campus integrates academics with experiential learning and service initiatives in a co-educational, international setting. Transportation services are available for day students.

www.apis.ac.th
This campus is part of American Pacific International School

158/1 Moo 3, Hangdong‑Samoeng Road, Banpong, Hangdong, Chiang Mai 50230, Thailand

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The Essentials

American Pacific International School - Main Campus has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
The APIS Main Campus is located at 158/1 Moo 3, Hangdong–Samoeng Road, Banpong, Hangdong District, Chiang Mai 50230, Thailand. It sits approximately 25 km southwest of Chiang Mai city centre, in a rural, mountainous area. The campus is reachable by car and school transport, and is within a reasonable distance of Chiang Mai International Airport for boarding families. The surrounding area includes farms, resorts, and quiet residential communities.

Stages
The Main Campus offers education from Grade 5 through Grade 12. The structure includes Middle School (Grades 7–10) and High School (Grades 11–12), with Grade 5 and 6 transitioning students into the IB curriculum and boarding environment. Students follow IB programmes with U.S. curriculum integration at each level.

Type
APIS is a co-educational school offering both day and boarding options. Boarding is available from Grade 5 onwards, with weekly and full boarding arrangements and separate facilities for boys and girls.

Additional learning support
The school offers English Language Learning (ELL) support for students in Grades 5–12 whose native language is not English. Placement is based on classroom performance and assessments, and fees apply. Additional academic support and referrals are coordinated by a learning specialist, but there is no formal SEN department.

Country affiliation
APIS does not have a formal affiliation with any particular country.

Religious affiliation
APIS does not have a religious affiliation and operates as a secular, international school.

School day structure
While specific daily schedules are not published, the school follows a typical IB day schedule with lessons in the morning and afternoon separated by breaks and a lunch period. Boarding students follow a separate supervised daily routine.

Bus service
APIS provides a coach service for day and boarding students. Seats must be requested after acceptance and are subject to route availability.
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Fees

Annual tuition at American Pacific International School - Main Campus ranges from THB 315,000 to THB 499,800 for 2026/27.

Application Fee: THB 4,000 (one-time, non-refundable)

Entrance Fee: THB 100,000 (one-time, non-refundable)

Registration Deposit:
Grades 5–6: THB 50,000
Grades 7–12: THB 80,000
(Non-refundable; deducted from 2nd semester tuition)

Tuition and Associated Costs (Day Students)
Grade 5: THB 315,000 tuition + THB 23,600 meals + THB 15,000 misc.

Grade 6: THB 383,400 tuition + THB 26,550 meals + THB 20,000 misc.

Grade 7: THB 392,200 Tuition + THB 26,550 meals + THB 20,000 misc.

Grade 8: THB 409,300 Tuition + THB 26,550 meals + THB 20,000 misc.

Grade 9: THB 460,800 Tuition + THB 28,250 meals + THB 20,000 misc.

Grade 10: THB 465,300 Tuition + THB 28,250 meals + THB 20,000 misc.

Grade 11: THB 492,200 Tuition + THB 28,250 meals + THB 30,000–40,000 misc.

Grade 12: THB 499,800 Tuition + THB 28,250 meals + THB 30,000–40,000 misc.

Boarding Fees
Weekly Board: THB 267,800–305,500/year depending on grade
Full Board: THB 337,800–375,500/year depending on grade
Laundry: THB 13,500/year (G7–G12)
Note: students in Grades 7–12 may use laundry machines for free but must supply their own detergent.

Other Annual Fees
Chromebook Fee (Grades 5–6): THB 30,000

Classroom Without Walls (CWW): THB 20,000–40,000 depending on grade

Transportation:
TBH 22,500 (day students)
TBH 6,500 (weekly residents)

ELL Support:
Grades 5–6: THB 52,500/year
Grades 7–9: THB 63,000/year
Grades 10–12: THB 68,250/year

Payment Methods
Accepted via cash, bank draft, or transfer to Siam Commercial Bank

Refund Policy
No refunds for fees if a student attends any part of a semester.
Refunds (excluding application/entrance/deposit) only if written notice is given 30 days before the semester begins.
Partial refunds are considered for documented medical withdrawals on a case-by-case basis.
Overdue payments incur a 1.5% per month surcharge.
Academics

American Pacific International School - Main Campus teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
American Pacific International School (APIS) offers a combination of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes and an American-style curriculum. Students in Grades 5 and 6 begin the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), laying the foundation for inquiry-driven learning and conceptual development. The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is introduced in Grade 7 through Grade 10, which emphasises interdisciplinary learning and inquiry. In Grades 11 and 12, students pursue the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with additional access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses for those choosing to follow a U.S. high school diploma pathway. The school integrates Common Core State Standards from the United States, particularly in English and Mathematics. Instruction is in English, and students also study additional languages such as Thai, Chinese, or Japanese.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit a completed application form along with prior school records and documentation.

2. Attend interview and placement testing
APIS schedules assessments and/or screening based on the applicant’s age and academic history.

3. Application review
After all documentation and testing, the school reviews the file. Decisions may be accepted, deferred, or waitlisted. Parents are notified by email or letter.

4. Receive acceptance and contract
If admitted, students receive an offer letter and school contract to sign and return.

5. Finalize enrollment
Once signed documents are returned, families receive an invoice and secure the place upon payment.

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