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Varee Chiangmai International School

Thailand, Chiang Mai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 244,000 - 524,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, German, Mandarin, Thai
Typical class size 20
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Varee Chiangmai International School (VCIS) in Chiang Mai, Thailand, established its international programme in 2010 serving students aged 2 to 18. VCIS follows the British national curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and Cambridge AS & A Levels in Years 12–13. Located on Mahidol Road in the Nong Hoi district, the school sits within a green Chiang Mai neighbourhood approximately 10–15 minutes from downtown Chiang Mai. Instruction is in English, with Thai and Mandarin taught in Primary; and Thai, Mandarin, and German offered in Secondary Venture Campus International School, VCIS features dedicated digital learning resources—classroom-connected devices, three computer labs, and a 3D-printing facility—with subjects like visual arts, drama, and design built into the curriculum from Year 1 to Year 13. The school supports the Duke of Edinburgh Award, student council leadership, community service programmes, and formal careers education, helping students prepare for university applications globally.

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59 Moo 6, Mahidol Road, Nong Hoi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand

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The Essentials

Varee Chiangmai International School has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
The school is situated at 59 Moo 6, Mahidol Road, Nong Hoi, Mueang District, Chiang Mai, Thailand. It lies within easy reach of shopping centres, hospitals, supermarkets, and bus and train stations.

Stages
VCIS serves children aged 2 to 18, from Pre‑Nursery up through Year 13.

Type
The school is fully co‑educational and currently operates as a day school. No boarding facilities are provided.

Additional learning support
Varee Chiangmai International School provides Learning Support and English as an Additional Language Programme.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any specific country.

Religious affiliation
The school has no affiliation with any religion.

School day structure
Early Year and Primary School classes run from 8.00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Secondary School is from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. After-school activities for children in Primary run from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM. For Secondary, after-school activities run from 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM.

Bus service
The website does not mention any school bus or transport service.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Varee Chiangmai International School ranges from THB 244,000 to THB 524,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Placement Fee: THB 6,000 (one-time, non-refundable)

Enrollment Fee (non-refundable):
New student: THB 80,000
2nd and subsequent child: THB 60,000
Entry at A Level: THB 40,000

Annual Tuition Fees
Early Years (Pre-Nursery to Reception): THB 244,000
Key Stage 1 (Year 1–2): THB 304,000
Key Stage 2 (Year 3–6): THB 328,000
Key Stage 3 (Year 7–9): THB 360,000
Key Stage 4 IGCSE (Year 10–11): THB 444,000
Key Stage 5 A-Level (Year 12–13): THB 524,000
Note: Late Payment Penalties THB 1,000 per week.

Sibling Discounts
5% for the second child
10% for third and additional children

Other Required Fees
English Support (IEP/EAP): THB 30,000 per semester
Lunch (Early Years to Key Stage 2): THB 9,000 per semester
PTA Fee: THB 750 per family per year
DoE Registration (if applicable): THB 2,000

Payment Options
Cash, Visa/MasterCard, and Bank Transfer.

Refund Policy
New students: 75% refund if withdrawn within 7 business days after semester start.

Current students: Full refund if withdrawal notice is given 15 days before the semester start.

No refunds for mid-semester withdrawals.
Academics

Varee Chiangmai International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Varee Chiangmai International School follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to Year 13. In the Early Years (Pre-Nursery to Reception), the curriculum is based on the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus on language, numeracy, and learning through play in English and Thai contexts. The Primary phase (Years 1–6) continues with subjects such as English, maths, science, humanities, computing, arts, Thai language, and physical education. In Secondary (Years 7–9), students prepare for Cambridge Checkpoint exams in English, mathematics, and science, alongside subjects including geography, history, ICT, and the arts. For Years 10–11, the school offers the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum with a combination of core and elective subjects. In Years 12–13, students choose three A-Level subjects and continue with non-exam subjects such as Thai language, PE, and university preparation activities.

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Admissions

Admissions
Initial interview
Parents and students meet with the English Language Specialist. Students entering Key Stage 2 (Year 3) or higher complete assessments in English, Mathematics, and Science as appropriate for their level.

Complete application form & pay fee
If successful in the interview, submit the application form and pay the non-refundable 6,000 THB application and placement test fee.

Placement Test
Tests are scheduled at the beginning or end of the day. Younger students (Early Years, Years 1–2) join classroom activities for assessment.

Acceptance Decision
The Principal recommends, and the Director makes the final admission decision.

Enrollment
Following acceptance, complete enrollment forms, pay the enrollment fee and tuition (due one week before term start), and receive a copy of the Parent Handbook.

Scholarships
The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.

Waitlist
VCIS operates a rolling admissions policy. If space is available and assessment criteria are met, children may join at any time during the year. However, entry into Year 9, Year 10, and Year 12 is restricted to the beginning of the school year.
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